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Starfish pendant necklace 14KT yellow gold enamel handmade sea pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Such an unusual piece of jewelry, a starfish pendant with green enamel made so well by hand, comes
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Gold Spinning Top Pendant Charm and Chain
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Victorian pendant he gifted to his wife. Based on an age old game, originating in France and called
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

22K Gold & Enamel Flower Hexagon Pendant Paperclip Necklace Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
in a resplendent flower in vibrant hues of 22K gold and enamel. Turn the pendant around, and you'll
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

22K Gold Pink Enamel & Diamond Reversible Orchid Charm Pendant Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
magnificent meenakari, or hot fired glass enameling. The mohur pendant comes with an openable loop so you
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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 'N' Floral Enamel Reversible Pendant Necklace Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
glass enamel using an ancient 17th-century jewelry making art from the ateliers of the Mughal Court. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22K Gold Enamel Parrot Charm Pendant Reversible With Diamond Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
with this delightful parrot charm! Pendant in 22K gold, diamond and vitreous enamel. (Openable 'D
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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 White Enamel Star Moon Reversible Pendant Necklace by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
meenakari, or hot fired glass enameling. The 8 pointed Star shape of this moon pendant, known as the
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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 Pink Enamel Reversible Lotus Pendant Necklace by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
entirely hand engraved and enameled with hot fired glass enamel using an ancient 17th century jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

22K Gold and Blue and Green Floral Enamel Pendant Necklace Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
vitreous enamel. The pendant is attached to a 22K gold chain. Pendant size approx. 20 mm. Chain Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold, Enamel

22k Gold Handmade Blue and Green Floral Enamel Pendant Necklace by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
enamel using an ancient 17th century jewelry making art from the ateliers of the Mughal Court. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22K Gold Sun and Moon Enamel Charm Pendants Handmade by Agaro, Set of 2
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. Pendants in 22K gold, diamonds and vitreous enamel. (Openable 'D' loop in 18K gold.) Pendant sizes approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Blue Sapphire and Diamonds, Enamel Bird Pendant
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
18k gold and enamel, encrusted with blue sapphire, carefully handmade in our workshop. The diamond
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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Naimah, Lion Whistle Pendant Necklace, Black Enamel
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
Introducing our exquisite Gold Vermeil Lion of Babylon Whistle Pendant Necklace - a modern twist on
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Naimah, Lion Whistle Pendant Necklace, Black Enamel
Naimah, Lion Whistle Pendant Necklace, Black Enamel
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H 0.6 in W 1.4 in L 24.8 in
Naimah, Lion Whistle Pendant Necklace, White Enamel
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
Introducing our exquisite Gold Vermeil Lion of Babylon Whistle Pendant Necklace - a modern twist on
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Naimah, Lion Whistle Pendant Necklace, White Enamel
Naimah, Lion Whistle Pendant Necklace, White Enamel
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H 0.6 in W 1.4 in L 24.8 in
Mushroom Sapphire 14k Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The mushroom pendant is hand set in 14K gold and .45 carat diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

White Enamel 14 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 18 karat gold white enamel pendant is hand set with .55 carats of shimmering diamonds. FOLLOW
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Mushroom Diamond 14k Gold White Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The mushroom pendant is hand set in 14K gold and .12 carat diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver pendant necklace. Handmade
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Heart Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .25 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 karat silver pendant necklace. Handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Enamel Sun Medallion 14 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant medallion is set with .13 carats of shimmering diamonds. The sun
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Evil Eye Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this enamel pendant necklace is hand set with .43 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Enamel Evil Eye 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this beautiful enamel pendant necklace is hand set with .15 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

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

Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Handmade by our artisans. 18 kt yellow gold circle pendant necklace with set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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

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

18 Carat White Gold Enamel and Diamond-Set Flower Pendant
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company 18 Carat White Gold Enamel and Diamond-set Flower Pendant. The Pendant has been
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Crescent Pink Enamel Moon Diamond 14k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All items manufactured by us are handmade and can be customized or
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Enamel and Diamond-Set Flower Pendant
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company 18 Carat White Gold Enamel and Diamond-set Flower Pendant. The Pendant has been
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

21st Century Gold Necklace Heart Fire Opal Fire Enamel Star Spanish Mystic
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Heart Fire Opal Fire Enamel Star Spanish Mystic 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Evil Eye Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .52 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
yellow gold pendant necklace with set diamonds,rubies and green enamel with cold application. Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Enamel Heart 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold heart pendant necklace. Handmade by our artisans
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880-1890 pearl rose gold tassel pendant necklace. Handmade rose gold chain. The center
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Hamsa Diamond 14 Karat Gold Turquoise Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .08 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Black Enamel Crescent Moon 14K Gold Medallion Charm Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant medallion is set with black enamel and .11 carats of shimmering diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Pendant has also its matching Earrings. This Pendant is available also with Blue Sapphire
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Black Enamel Zodiac Astrology 14 Karat Gold Charm Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant medallion is set with black enamel and .03 carats of shimmering diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Art Nouveau Style Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Pendant has Enamel. This Pendant has also its matching Earrings. This Pendant is available also
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hello Kitty Charm Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with .10 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Stambolian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Butterfly Pendant Necklace This butterfly is from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Enamelled Egg Pendant with Diamond-Set Detail
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company 18 carat Yellow Gold Enamelled Egg Pendant with Diamond-set detail. The Egg has
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 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

Turquoise Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Leaf Clover Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .19 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Rose and White Gold 0.23K Diamonds White Enamelled Leaf Pendant Necklace
Located in Firenze, FI
Andrea Macinai created this enamelled design for pendant and hand-set stones with 0.23 carats white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Meghna Jewels 14K Gold Diamond Enamel Medallion Vacation Mode Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is handset with .12 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Capitoline Wolf" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Enamel. This Pendant represents the "Capitoline Wolf" that is a bronze sculpture depicting a scene
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Honey Bee Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. It is set with .15 carats rubies & .22 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

LB Vintage Afghani Enamel tribal Pendant Necklace Bakelite Lapis Turquoise Bone
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage Afghani Enamel Tribal pendant necklace.This stunning pendant is
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Early 2000s Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Enamel

Evil Eye Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .04 carats ruby and sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Teddy Bear Moon Charm Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with .10 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bumble Bee Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
by us are handmade and can be customized or redesigned. Composition Size-457 MM Total Weight-3.82
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Pendant Fabergé Style Gold, Sterling Silver, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Fabergè Style” Gold pendant is part of our Work of Art - Jewellery collection. This Jewel is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Gold

Pendant Fabergé Style Gold, Sterling Silver, Handmade, Italy
Pendant Fabergé Style Gold, Sterling Silver, Handmade, Italy
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H 0.79 in W 0.79 in L 23.63 in
Evil Eye Diamond 14 Karat Gold White Enamel Charm Pendant Medallion Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with 9.06 carats mother of pearl, .01 carats sapphire and .22
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Meghna Jewels 14K Gold Diamond Good Luck Enamel Wheel Medallion Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is handset with .17 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

23.5K Gold Enamel Eye Pendant Necklace with 0.6 Carat Marquise Emerald by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
enamel work on the pendant blends off-white tones with subtle highlights of turquoise green. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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

White Diamond Pearl Jade Onyx Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold "Carousel" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, ONYX and Blue Crystal. This Pendant has also Enamel and a Pearl. This Pendant is available also in 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Cultur...

White Gold 0.1K Blue Sapphire 0.3K Diamands Red Enamelled Fish Pendant Necklaces
Located in Firenze, FI
Andrea Macinai created this enamelled design for pendant and hand-set stones with 0.30 carats white
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Silver, Enamel

Evil Eye Diamond Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with 1.4 carats blue sapphire and .27 carats sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

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Handmade Enameled Pendant Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of handmade enameled pendant jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, enamel and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 190 antique edition and 226 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of handmade enameled pendant jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of handmade enameled pendant jewelry from Luigi Ferrara, Meghna Jewels and Amy Y — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an object in our assortment of handmade enameled pendant jewelry featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our handmade enameled pendant jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 225 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Handmade Enameled Pendant Jewelry?

The price for a piece of handmade enameled pendant jewelry starts at $184 and tops out at $178,758 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,386.

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.