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96.50 Carat Taupe Moonstone Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Bezel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features an impressive 96.50 carat taupe colored moonstone, bezel set in an
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Emerald Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.78 ct. emerald emerald cut in a handmade 18k yellow gold bezel and 18" chain. A great
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.40 ct. emerald emerald cut handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length is 18".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Cinnamon Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace Handmade
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace 14kt. Rose Gold "Cinnamon" Diamond: 1.07ct U-V Light brown Bezel-Set
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Cushion Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.89 ct. emerald cushion in a handmade 18k yellow gold bezel and 18" chain. A great
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Optical Illusion Mexican Psilomelane Oval in Handmade 14K Gold Bezel Necklace
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Edgy bold round Oval gemstone Necklace in 14K yellow gold. Mexican Psilomelane has an optical
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Round Bezel Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.12 ct. white diamond round bezel pendant handmade in 14k white gold. Length is 18".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, White Gold

Emerald Pear Shape Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.24 ct. emerald pear shape handmade in a 18k yellow gold bezel. Length of chain is 18".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Lavender Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Modern lavender pink sapphire and diamond bezel pendant in 14k white gold. Pendant contains 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

White Diamond Round Bezel Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.00 ct. white diamond round. Handmade in 14k white gold. Length is 18".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, White Gold

GIA White Diamond Marquise Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 0.50 ct. white diamond D VVS2 marquise shape with a handmade 18k yellow gold bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Diamond Handmade Pendant for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
- Bezel, Channel setting Length - 29.50 mm We can customize the Gold Gemstone Pendants according to your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled

Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel set diamond necklace, Floating diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, 14k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel set diamond necklace, Floating diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, 14k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Large 3D Special Cut Brazilian Aquamarine Gemstone 18K handmade Bezel Necklace
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Non-gender Unique Natural Brazilian Aquamarine in 3D cut wrapped in a handmade 18K yellow gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Bezel Set Necklace
By argenton design
Located in SUFFOLK PARK, AU
This 9ct solid gold small oval pendant is set with a beautifully faceted bright natural 0.90ct Blue
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Bezel Set Necklace
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Bezel Set Necklace
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W 0.32 in D 0.2 in L 0.24 in
Handmade Ornate Gold Filled Wire Coil Lapis Lazuli & Pink Tourmaline Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A Unique Handmade Goldfilled Lapis And Tourmaline Pendant Features Bezel-Set Lapis Lazuli and Prong
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold-filled

Pink Tourmaline Necklace Handmade Bezels Custom Cut Pink Tourmaline 3.43 Carats
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
listed below: Metal Quality: 14 kt Rose Gold Pendant Style: Rectangle and Round Gemstone: Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

52.38ct Boulder Opal 22k Gold Handmade Chain Pendant Necklace, Lola Brooks, 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
rainbow fire color play, bezel-set and finished on a 24.5" signature-finished, handmade 22k yellow gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

Yellow Gold Citrine Bezel Set Balance Necklace
By argenton design
Located in SUFFOLK PARK, AU
This 9ct solid Gold Balance pendant is set with a rare deep orange faceted Madeira Citrine and a
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Citrine Bezel Set Balance Necklace
Yellow Gold Citrine Bezel Set Balance Necklace
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W 0.4 in D 0.2 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Domed Oval Polished Lapis w/ Diamond Bail Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Lapis - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Marbled Deep Blue Color w
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Oval Bezel Set Necklace
By argenton design
Located in SUFFOLK PARK, AU
This 9ct solid gold small oval pendant is set with a beautifully faceted bright natural 1ct Green
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Oval Bezel Set Necklace
Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Oval Bezel Set Necklace
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W 0.32 in D 0.2 in L 0.24 in
yellow Gold London Blue Round bezel set Necklace
By argenton design
Located in SUFFOLK PARK, AU
This 9ct solid Gold 7mm Round London Blue Topaz Sliding pendant is beautifully crafted, and comes
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

yellow Gold London Blue Round bezel set Necklace
yellow Gold London Blue Round bezel set Necklace
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W 0.36 in D 0.2 in L 0.36 in
Emerald Bezel Paperclip Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.74 ct. emerald emerald cut in a handmade 14k yellow gold bezel. Length is 21" but can
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Green Onyx Balance Bezel Set Necklace
By argenton design
Located in SUFFOLK PARK, AU
This 9ct solid Gold Balance pendant is set with a bright Green Kite shaped Onyx and a round rose
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA White Diamond Oval Bezel Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 2.01 ct. I SI2 oval white diamond in a handmade 18k white gold bezel pendant. Length is
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, White Gold

Rose Gold Tourmaline and Strawberry Quartz Bezel Set Balance Necklace
By argenton design
Located in SUFFOLK PARK, AU
This 9ct solid Gold Balance pendant is set with an usual Oval faceted Strawberry Quartz, and has a
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Amethyst Ruby Handmade Pendant, Lynn Kathyrn Miller, Lynn K Designs
By Lynn K Designs
Located in San Jose, CA
. The ~3.2 gram substantial total gold weight of this very special pendant is a testament to it's high
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
) opal prong-set on a handmade open bezel with multiple wire loops. There is a single gold strip on the
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pendant
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H 1.8 in W 1.4 in D 0.5 in
Round Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
features a Bezel-Set Diamond, and a beautiful 18kt. Rose Gold Cable Link Chain, handmade by H&H Jewels. A
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Bezel Set Diamond Heart Charm Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Presenting a stunning piece of fine jewelry, the Natural Bezel Set Diamond Heart Charm Necklace in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Bezel Set Diamond Heart Charm Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Presenting a stunning piece of fine jewelry, the Natural Bezel Set Diamond Heart Charm Necklace in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Citrine Pendant in 22k Gold, by Tagili
Located in New York, NY
Citrine Pendant set in a 22k gold bezel is simply magnificent. Complete with Tagili Designs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold

Citrine Pendant in 22k Gold, by Tagili
Citrine Pendant in 22k Gold, by Tagili
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Netherlands 1802 Gold Ducat 18K Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Steven Battelle designed handmade large and small double twist wire bezel with a 2mm VS1 accent diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Dublin, IE
Diamonds (.64ct). The total size of the pendant is 15X15mm and handmade 18K white gold with the Emerald
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Early 2000s Irish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
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W 0.6 in L 0.6 in
18k Gold and Ruby Fez Pendant
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
handmade in 18k gold, encrusted with a ruby and topped with a gold chain tassel. The diamond encrusted
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2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This large pendant in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
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W 1.023 in D 0.157 in L 2.362 in
Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This pendant in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
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H 1.299 in W 0.314 in D 0.078 in
Steven Battelle 1.4 Carats Emerald 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
handmade double line texture bezel in this simple yet classic look. The 18K woven chain shown is not
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Netherlands 1736 Sailing Ship Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
twist wire classic 18K gold bezel setting. During this period the 7 provinces of the Netherlands under
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Spanish Netherlands 1654 Silver Patagon Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
laminated lifetime coin certificate of authenticity. The handmade hammered 18K gold chain shown is not
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Steven Battelle Sinkote-Alin Meteorite Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
crust from its flaming entry through the atmosphere is set in simple matte-finish 18K gold bezel with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1.06 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Ceylon cushion cut 1.06ct sapphire set in a in a custom-made handmade bezel set pendant with 5 full
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 13.3 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
-karat bezel surrounded by delicate "pasir" fine granulation in this handmade masterpiece. I never tire
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Diamond Oval Moonstone Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
This beautiful Faye Kim Triple Diamond Oval Moonstone Bezel Pendant is full of light and reflects
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 7.5 Carats Watermelon Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
surrounded by a wide organic hand hammered 18K gold bezel in this ultimately simple yet striking hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Pendant with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key collection. This pendant in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Pendant with Emeralds
Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Pendant with Emeralds
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H 1.771 in W 0.354 in D 0.157 in
8.94 Carat Round Green Zircon Enhancer Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a handmade 18k yellow gold bezel that has been hand engraved all around in an exquisite display of
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 23.0 Carats Tanzanite Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
designed pendant with spiral scroll accenting on the bezel. A similar scrolled bail is highlighted by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 19.8 Carat Aquamarine Tanzanite 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
by 18K gold doubled spirals handwork on the bezel, and a spirals accent on the bail. The 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Amethyst Cabochon and Seed Pearl Filigree Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, bezel set in a lovely handmade filigree setting. Amethyst beads and seed pearls are arranged in a halo
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 9.5 Carats Brazilian Emerald 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
hand textured "line bezel" 18K gold setting with similarly textured bail above. We really like this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold

24K Gold Round Smooth Red Garnet Miniature Pendant Necklace, January Birthstone
Located in Bozeman, MT
24K Gold Round, Smooth Garnet Miniature Pendant, Handmade by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul, Turkey
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond Chandelier Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
White Gold. This elegant pendant was handmade to perfection in Thailand. No detail is overlooked on this
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Late 20th Century Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 4.8 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
textured 18K double bezel setting in this elegant 18K gold pendant. The 18K handmade hammered chain shown
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Aquamarine, Indicolite Tourmaline and Coin Pearl Cross Pendant in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
teal greenish blue, and bezel set in bright, 18k yellow gold to accentuate its oval outline. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gol...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Pear Shape Sapphire Diamond Pendant Enhancer
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is all handmade 18 Karat yellow gold. It's
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gol...

Greek Antique Silver Coin in 22-21 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
21k gold bezel, embellished with small diamonds and garnet accents. The Bail is highlighted with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...

Large Antique Silver Coin in 22-21 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
21k gold bezel, embellished with small diamonds and garnet accents. The Bail is highlighted with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...

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Handmade Bezel Gold Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact handmade bezel gold pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 75 vintage editions and 406 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect handmade bezel gold pendant 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic handmade bezel gold pendant over the years, but those made by Steven Battelle, OGI Ltd and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any handmade bezel gold pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 239 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and pear cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a handmade bezel gold pendant, 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 Handmade Bezel Gold Pendant?

On average, a handmade bezel gold pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,698, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.