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Vintage Diamonds Heart Pendant 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Diamonds Heart Pendant in 18kt Yellow Gold exudes timeless elegance and romantic charm
Category

20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond heart pendant 18KT gold yellow gold heart love pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sweet heart pendant made in 18KT yellow gold with natural diamonds, chain is 18" comes with box and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 22.0 Ct Amethyst 1.90 Ct Diamond Sweet Heart Pendant 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
traditional sweet heart design consisting into two Hearts joined by a top ribbon, Italian origin 18 KT solid
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond

Dear Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Black Wood Heart Pendant 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Hand carved pendant shaped as an heart made in black wood. Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby The
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dear Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Black Wood Topaz Heart Pendant 18 Kt Gold
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Hand carved pendant shaped as an heart made in ebony black wood. On the claps: -Diamond -Emerald
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic Georgian period tween heart pendant 18 kt /Silver set Modelled as two hearts entwined by a
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Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

18 kt yellow gold with orange big heart pendant, diamonds 0.60 ct.
Located in BARI, IT
Spectacular natural coral pendant in the shape of a big heart. It has been hand-engraved on both
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Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Kt 3D Pendant / Necklace Heart Shapes Full Diamond Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
NECKLACE IN 18 KT WHITE GOLD WITH DIAMONDS 3D DESIGN Completely Hand Made & Designed ! MATERIAL
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with 0.80 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace with 0.80 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: brilliant cut
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20th Century European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Key To My Heart Turquoise Padlock 18 KT Brooch/Pendant/Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
be worn as a brooch or pendant Comes with a later 18 Kt gold chain Measures: pendant is 50 x 20 mm.(h
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Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Heart diamond pendant necklace 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pendant necklace totaling 0.55 carats of natural diamonds in 18KT gold. Diamonds are SI clarity and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M 18Kt White Gold 5.34Cts Heart Diamond Pendant (I SI1 )
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT WHITE GOLD MAGNIFICENT HEART SHAPE DIAMOND PENDANT WITH 5.34CST OF HEART SHAPE I SI1 GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage French 18Kt Heart Love Pendant by Augis
By A. Augis
Located in Stamford, CT
I Love you more than yesterday but Less than tomorrow is written on the 18Kt Augis Heart Love Token
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Nat. Pink Rosé & White Diamond 18 Kt Gold Designer Heart Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This heart pendant is expertly crafted in 18 Karat White Gold and features 51 Round White diamonds
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Ct 0.87 necklace with 5 hearts of pendant diamonds in 18 kt. Italian Manufacture
Located in Rome, IT
Chain necklace in 18 karat white gold and five drop pendant with diamonds Total diamonds weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18 KT YG Heart Pendant with .10 Cts Diamond and Mother of Pearl
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Asch Grossbardt, this is a very wearable 18 kaeat yellow gold pendant necklace
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Early 2000s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Heart Pendant With 17 ct. Diamonds With 18kt White Gold Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Heart Pendant With 17 ct. Top Quality Diamonds With 18kt White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Pendant 0.55 cts 18KT White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Embrace the brilliance of a true showstopper with this dazzling heart-shaped diamond cluster in a
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2010s Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Pendant necklace 18KT 1ct of diamonds VS certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Luxurioud heart diamond pendant in 18Kt white gold with 1ct of VS diamonds and 18" chain. Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Garnet Fine Pearl 18 Kt Yellow Gold Heart Locket And Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This chain is made of a swath of alternating
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christina Addison 18kt Gold Edged Heart Charm Pendant with Diamond
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Fine Jewelry 18kt Yellow gold edged Heart Pendant with center diamond. Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart diamond pendant necklace 18KT gold Valentines Mothers day gift
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning diamond pendant necklace made with VS diamonds totalling 1 carat in large heart design
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Heart Necklace With 1 ct. White & Black Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Heart Necklace With 1 ct. White & Black Diamonds A real Piece of Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. Pink Gold Heart Shaped Necklace Set with 2.20 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Pink Gold Heart Shaped Necklace Set with 2.20 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

HUGE GIA heart diamond necklace 18KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA certified heart brilliant in 18KT white gold, stunning necklace with small heart diamonds and 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt. Yellow Gold Necklace, With Heart Shape Pendant & 2.89ct. Cabochon Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt. Yellow Gold Necklace, With Heart Shape Pendant and 2.89ct. Cabochon Sapphire with Beautiful
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20th Century European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Quadrillion 18kt Yellow Gold, 2.53ct Blue Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bez Ambar
Located in New York, NY
magnificent 18 karat yellow gold heart is set with 2.53 carats of blue sapphires. The heart is approximately 3
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1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20ct Natural Sapphires Cocktail Heart Large Size Pendant 18kt 12542
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
transparent 18kt yellow gold 17.5 grams 1.4 x 1.6 inch $6,000.00 appraisal to accompany
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond heart pendant necklace 18KT white gold modern diamond necklace 17"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant pendant necklace made with natural diamonds in 18KT white gold. Diamonds are weighing 0.37
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

0.60ct Round Diamond Puffy Heart Pave Pendant in 18KT Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18KT Rose Gold Diamond Shape: Round Number of Diamonds: 101 Carat Weight: 0.60ctw Setting
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 0.15 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond 18KT Gold Tilted Heart Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. These heart pendant are studded with 23 round and Baguette natural diamonds in prong setting in 18Kt
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphires Heart Pendant with Chain 18Kt White Gold Pledge of Love
Located in München, DE
cover the whole surface of the heart with their rich blue hue . Heart pendant on a delicate anchor chain
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18kt White Gold "Dancing" Heart Pendant, Necklace with 2.5 ct White Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold "Dancing" Heart Pendant, Necklace with 2.5 ct White Diamonds White
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

NWT $4, 000 18KT Large Fancy Glittering Emerald Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Heart and Diamond Pendant Necklace. Necklace contains approx 2CTS of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Purple Heart Pendant Necklace in 18kt White Gold with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beautiful One of a kind necklace in 18Kt gold, with diamonds and a big amethyst stone. The magic
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond 18KT Gold Tilted Heart Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond tilted heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 18
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2010s Indian Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Carlo Barberis 18KT White and Rose Gold & 3.00Ct. Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Carlo Barberis
Located in New York, NY
of the heart. The pendant hangs from three strands of 18 karat white gold, measuring a total of 16
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1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

NWT $6, 259 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Glittering Blue Sapphire Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
AND DIAMOND PENDANT. Pendant is comprised with Large 2 Finely Set Sparkling Heart Shaped Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Drop Heart Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold with Diamonds Opale and Quartz
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beautiful and delicate, One of a kind, Drop Heart Pendant Necklace in 18Kt white gold, handmade
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold

Solitaire Diamond Heart-shaped 0.50 ct Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold "Love"
Located in München, DE
a necklace with a half-carat heart-shaped diamond. Color: J, Clarity: VS. It is set in a special
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold Diamonds Heart and Royal Quartz Pear Drop
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beautiful and delicate necklace in 18Kt white gold with a diamonds heart and flowless royal pear
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. 18kt White Gold Earrings with Heart Shape Sapphire & Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT White gold Certified Heart shape sapphire and diamond pendant features 6.57 Carat Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Twin Hearts Aura Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Round Necklace in 18Kt yellow gold, with purple amethyst and Diamonds.handmade. It is inspired from
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Crivelli Open Work 2.75Ct. Diamond Heart Motif Pendant Set in 18KT White Gold
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
chain with floating diamonds. Set in 18-karat white gold. The pendant necklace can be worn at 16", 17
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

O. J. PERRIN Paris Geometric Heart Pendant in 18Kt Gold With 2.52 Ctw Diamonds
By O.J. Perrin
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds heart pendant designed by O. J. Perrin. This is a modernist heart shaped pendant, created
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diana M. 18kt yellow gold open heart pendant featuring 2.50 cts of round diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold open heart pendant featuring 2.50 cts of round diamonds,24 stones Diana M. is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold open heart pendant featuring 2.30 cts of round diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold open heart pendant featuring 2.30 cts of round diamonds,24 stones Diana M. is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Heart pendant in 18kt yellow gold set with 306 diamonds 5.40 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt. Heart on a chain with color heart shaped stone & approx. 0.71ct diamonds
Located in Staten Island, US
their most perfect form. This exclusive 18kt. Heart Shaped, Splash of Color Diamond Border Peridot
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

French 18kt White Gold Heart Necklace with Black Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The French 18kt White Gold Heart Necklace with Black Diamonds is a stunning piece of jewelry that
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hearts Inside a Box Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Hearts inside a box pendant in 18kt yellow gold set with diamonds 1.47 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Pendant Necklace with Rubies
Located in Geneva, CH
Heart pendant in 18kt yellow gold set with 39 rubies 3.58 cts and 83 diamonds 3.58 cts              
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18kt Yellow Gold Blindfolded Cupid Pendant with Mabe' Pearl
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold pendant is the
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1990s Spanish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Kappadue Heart Shaped Necklace with 0.12ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous and Fine 18kt White Gold Kappadue Heart Shaped Necklace With 0.12ct Diamonds Comes with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisible set Heart shape ruby Necklace in 18kt Rose gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
French cut natural rubies are used to make this adorable Ruby Necklace. 18kt Rose gold with 18mm
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Invisible set Heart shape ruby Necklace in 18kt Rose gold
Invisible set Heart shape ruby Necklace in 18kt Rose gold
H 0.71 in W 0.71 in D 0.28 in L 15.75 in
Diamond, Gold and Silver Heart Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
Delightful heart-shaped pendant handmade in 18 kt gold and silver in the late 1970s in Italy. Set
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Stefan Hafner 18KT YG Diamond .62CT Ruby .19CT. Pendant Gift Box Charm Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. The sweet gift box is designed with a diamond bow
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1990s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 5.5 CTW Diamond Heart Necklace in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
love, fame, success and prosperity. Designed with round diamonds studded on a heart pendant and on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Italian Vintage White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant is an 18kt white gold piece featuring a heart-shaped design adorned
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20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French White Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
, this pendant features a heart-shaped design made from 18kt white gold for a luxurious and enduring
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Heart Pendant 18kt For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the heart pendant 18kt you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 222 vintage editions and 372 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a heart pendant 18kt may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A heart pendant 18kt from Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer, Cellini and Chopard — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a heart pendant 18kt 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 heart cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a heart pendant 18kt, 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 Heart Pendant 18kt?

The price for a heart pendant 18kt starts at $95 and tops out at $619,388 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,004.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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