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18K Yellow Gold Italian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant / Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely 18K yellow gold and hand painted portrait piece is replete with extraordinary details
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Reverse Crystal Hand painted King Charles Cavalier Pendant w Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K king charles calvalier pendant hand painted on crystal with mother of pearl backing and
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
pin) Bail (Inside): 6.2x2.5mm (approx.) Condition: Vintage hand painted portrait pendant or brooch
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Reversr Crystal Lynx Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k reverse crystal hand painted backed with mother of pearl pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

18K Lynx Pendant Reverse Crystal
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K Lynx hand painted reverse crystal pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Masriera Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
detailed hand-painted enamel, which gives the piece great color contrast, along with 20 round brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Syna Yellow Gold Hand Painted Hummingbird with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Bone carving 88 carats approx. Hand-painted Humming bird Champagne
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Gold Mourning Locket, Black Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
features the original, regal, hand painted portrait of a young gentleman, the second side encloses a lock
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1960s Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Emeralds Portrait Medal Pendant
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
1960s Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Emeralds Female Portrait Medal Pendant. High quality hand
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

White Ceramic Carpe Diem Pendant with Aventurine and Star Second Hand
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
painted with pale blue stars and set in a closed back golden titanium pendant. A tiny star ticks around
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aventurine, 18k Gold, Titanium

Amy Y 18K, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Midnight Crescent Moon
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
painted enamel and diamond crescent moon and stars pendant necklace. This one-of-a-kind contemporary
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amy Y 18K, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Midnight Crescent Moon
Amy Y 18K, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Midnight Crescent Moon
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H 1.5 in W 1.13 in D 0.07 in Dm 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
Lovely oval shaped pendant or brooch has a hand painted miniature painting of a beautiful young
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Blue & White Rose with Diamonds Pendant Necklace, 18k yellow gold
By Lin Yuan Jewellery
Located in Southampton, GB
quiet and elegant. This blue and white rose pendant is exquisitly hand painted by our expert enamel
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Amy Y 18K Gold, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Leo Zodiac 'Noah'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's gorgeous, contemporary Zodiac Leo pendant necklace 'Noah' is forever archived in 18K white
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Amy Y 18K Gold, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Leo Zodiac 'Noah'
Amy Y 18K Gold, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Leo Zodiac 'Noah'
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H 2.25 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.5 in L 2.25 in
Amy Y 18K Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Topaz, Enamel Horse in Stone Pendant 'Wynne'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's 18K rose gold, platinum, diamond, blue topaz painted enamel horse pendant necklace is a one
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
within. The Victorian pendant suspends from an 18" 18k yellow gold fine trace chain via a flared ring
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Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

The Good Luck Red & White Koi Pendant Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond
By Lin Yuan Jewellery
Located in Southampton, GB
-order and customised for you specially. Each pendant is beautifully hand painted by our expert
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Black Onyx Carved Sphinx
Located in Athens, GR
Museum replica pendant in 18 karat yellow gold completely handmade set with black Onyx hand carved
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Black Onyx Carved Sphinx
Dimos 18k Gold Black Onyx Carved Sphinx
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H 1.378 in W 0.748 in
Mandarin Garnet Gold Detachable Parrot Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
, mother of pearl hand-carved beak and citrine painted eyes approximately one inch wide by 3/4" high
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Enamel and Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional and impressive antique French hand painted enamel and mother of pearl pendant in 18
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Antique 1880s French Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Austro-Hungarian Enamelled Virgin Mary Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
distinctive decoration of the era, it has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, Austro Hungarian origin
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Marquise Cut Morganite Enamel 18K Rose Gold Hayden Necklace
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
The Hayden Necklace combines semi-precious stone and hand-painted enamel to create an architectural
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Marquise Cut Morganite Enamel 18K Rose Gold Hayden Necklace
Marquise Cut Morganite Enamel 18K Rose Gold Hayden Necklace
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H 0.71 in W 0.4 in D 0.32 in Dm 0.32 in L 18.31 in
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
tapered bale. The back of the pendant has an open locket section which is set with a hand painted
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
Victorian Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1860
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W 1.07 in D 0.48 in L 2.96 in
Syna Yellow Gold Queen Bee Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this one-of-a-kind pendant features a hand-painted and hand-carved bone
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goddess Cherub Enamel Pendant Necklace Neoclassical Etruscan Revival 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Enamel 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Brooch with a stunning hand
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
: The pendant is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, a luxurious and valuable metal known for its
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait
Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait
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W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 1.7 in
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The pendant is displayed on a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" curb chain, securing with a
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 12.85 Carat Citrine 3.49 Carat Diamond Enamel and Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique citrine pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced
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Antique 1890s French Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pearl Fall Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18 Karat Gold. This beautiful Fall Enamel pendant features unique hand painted miniature
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Edwardian Enamel Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Locket pendant is an East to West cushion form and hand painted with enamel. Depicting a seated
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Miniature Portrait Signed Onyx Round Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian round pendant-brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900. The piece
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Amy Y 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace 'Harper'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-kind 18K-white and 22K-yellow gold, painted enamel contemporary pendant necklace. Dreams do come true
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Amy Y 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace 'Harper'
Amy Y 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace 'Harper'
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H 1.5 in W 1.13 in D 0.07 in Dm 1.75 in L 1.5 in
Late 19th C Enamel Miniature Pendant Necklace of Cupid and Psyche with Locket
Located in Hummelstown, PA
18k gold with a soft bloomed finish. The pendant features a hand painted oval plaque depicting Cupid
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Elephant Charm Pendant 'Ruby Love'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y’s contemporary designed elephant charm pendant necklace is offered in 18K-yellow and rose
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Arts&Crafts Jade 18kGold 10 ProngSetDiamond&Gems ArmHand Amulet Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
legible mark on the pendant is the "18K" stamp next to the bail.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Beryl, Garnet, Blue...

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enamel Pendant Watch By Verger Freres For Tiffany & Co. Very fine and rare pendant watch
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Amy Y Citrine, Diamond, Enamel, 18 Karat Gold Horse Pendant Necklace 'Pascal'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K yellow gold and hand painted enamel background. This gorgeous treasure has diamond inlay detail of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Diamond, Citrine, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond and Enamel Miniature Portrait Pendant in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive bezel set feature 0.48Ct pear cut diamond. The pendant suspends from a 46cm/18", 18k white gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Antique 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
be stored within. This antique pendant suspends from an 18' 18k yellow gold curb chain via an
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
Antique 1930s Enamel and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket
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H 0.27 in W 1.26 in L 1.69 in
Italian 18K Gold Hand Painted Miniature Lady Portrait Brooch/Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
/pendant with a hand painted miniature oil painting of an 18th century young lady wearing a small crown
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20th Century Italian Baroque Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Warm Gold Charm Pendant and Openable Clasps with Shaded Green Disc
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
Carpe Diem Pendant is non-time-telling timepiece, essentially Hand-painted mother of pearl face
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

23.5K Gold Enamel Eye Pendant Necklace with 0.6 Carat Marquise Emerald by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. Pendant in 23.K gold, 0.6 carat marquise emerald, and vitreous enamel. The pendant is attached to a 22K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Enamel

22k Gold Handmade Pink Enamel Reversible Lotus Pendant Necklace by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
peaceful contentment, blossoming into light filled with endless beauty. This beautiful pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22K Gold Initial 'N' Floral Enamel Reversible Pendant Necklace Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The Lattice Mirage Reversible Initial Pendant Necklace from Agaro Jewels' Mohur collection is not
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22k Gold Handmade Blue and Green Floral Enamel Pendant Necklace by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. (18K yellow gold lobster lock). Chain Length: 26 inches. Pendant size approx. 30 mm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Panther Cub Reverse Crystal Hand Painted Pendant w sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k hand painted panther cub reverse crystal gem carving in quartz crystal backed with mother -of
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklace Enhan...

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Crystal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18Kt YG Carpe Diem Charm with a four leaf clover mosaic, watch quartz movement
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
been hand painted with a green four leaf clover and framed in an 18K yellow gold bezel and hangs from
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

18Kt YG Carpe Diem Charm with a heart mosaic, watch quartz movement
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
painted with a green four leaf clover and framed in an 18K yellow gold bezel and hangs from the 18K yellow
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Indian Ocean
Located in Long Beach, CA
Add a touch of elegance to your collection with our Aquamarine Carving Enamel Pendant. Its hand
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
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W 1.4 in L 2.1 in
18Kt YG Carpe Diem Charm Necklace with Aventurine with a watch movement
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
painted with pale light blue stars and set in a closed back 18K yellow gold pendant. A tiny star ticks
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Aventurine, 18k Gold

Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
is hand-painted, with a layer of clear enamel placed on top of it. The portrait is of a woman adorned
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Midcentury Enamel Portrait Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A mid-century treasure featuring a hand painted enamel portrait of a young woman. The frame is set
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Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Pin Mona Lisa
Located in Big Bend, WI
Italian 18k yellow gold hand painted portrait pin or pendant. It features a beautiful oval hand
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Large Hand Painted Porcelain Putti Cherub Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely painted porcelain pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This wonderful piece is
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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18k Gold, Enamel

22K Gold Initial 'R' Orange Floral Enamel Reversible Charm Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
expression. Pendant in 22K gold, diamond, and vitreous enamel. (Openable 'D' loop in 18K gold.) Charm size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22K Gold Initial 'S' Turquoise Floral Enamel Reversible Charm Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
expression. Pendant in 22K gold, diamond, and vitreous enamel. (Openable 'D' loop in 18K gold.) Charm size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22K Gold Initial 'S' White Floral Enamel Reversible Charm Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
expression. Pendant in 22K gold, diamond, and vitreous enamel. (Openable 'D' loop in 18K gold.) Charm size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Woman Pendant or Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful pendant/brooch with hand painted portrait of woman wearing diamond necklace, earring, and
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18kt yellow Gold Hand Painted Retro Brooch Pendant Portrait of Young Lady
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt yellow gold elegant hand painted portrait brooch / pendant made in the 1950 s. This brooch
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18k Platinum Tri Tone Painted Porcelain Mine Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This exquisite piece is unlike anything we have ever owned or even seen. It has been crafted in 18K
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Hand Painted 18k Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hand painted 18k pendant for your home. Each hand painted 18k pendant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and gold. Your living room may not be complete without a hand painted 18k pendant — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right hand painted 18k pendant, those designed in Rococo, Baroque and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one hand painted 18k pendant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Interi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hand Painted 18k Pendant?

Prices for a hand painted 18k pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $19,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.

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.