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Platinum Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla created this Platinum Lion Pendant, For the Leo in your life
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Platinum Lion Pendant Necklace
Platinum Lion Pendant Necklace
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W 0.69 in D 0.13 in
Platinum Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Pendant Necklace , I am a sculptor turned jewelry designer. This lion has been the most fun in a while to
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Platinum Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
Platinum Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
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H 0.55 in W 0.93 in D 0.13 in
Jeweled Lion Head Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking gilt lion head necklace, the lions mane embellished in gilt chain with topaz and jet
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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Polcini Lion's Head Pendant Necklace
By Polcini
Located in New York, NY
Massive Polcini Lion Head Necklace from the 1960's. Lion's jaw clasps a ring almost like a swinging
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Polcini Lion's Head Pendant Necklace
Polcini Lion's Head Pendant Necklace
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H 18 in W 2 in L 3.5 in
White Rhodium Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
White Rhodium Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace , I am a sculptor turned jewelry designer. This lion
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver, White Gold, Rhodium

White Rhodium Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
White Rhodium Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
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H 0.55 in W 0.93 in D 0.13 in
Platinum Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace, Free standing lion ready to attack. Don't worry it's just a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Platinum Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
Platinum Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
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W 0.83 in D 0.09 in L 0.83 in
Coral Necklace with Stone Lion Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a coral necklace with lion pendant. Nouveau Boutique created this double strand necklace
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Brass

Platinum Winged Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Winged Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace. Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Platinum Winged Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace
Platinum Winged Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace
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H 0.64 in Dm 0.99 in
Pierre Cardin Lion Head Pendant Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Cardin large and lmposing Mod lion head pendant necklace. Of brushed silver plate base
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel, Base Metal

Pierre Cardin Lion Head Pendant Necklace
Pierre Cardin Lion Head Pendant Necklace
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W 4.38 in L 5 in
Razza 1970s Black Lion Pendant Necklace
By RAZZA
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
a large black resin lion pendant. Timeless and a true vintage piece, this necklace is perfect to
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

M. Frey Ceramic Lion Pendant Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
14 karat yellow gold necklace M. Frey Ceramic Lion design. This piece is from Vienna and has a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

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
18 Karat White Gold Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla created this 18 Karat White Gold Lion Pendant, For the Leo in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Lion Pendant Necklace
18 Karat White Gold Lion Pendant Necklace
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W 0.69 in D 0.13 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla created this 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Pendant, For the Leo in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Pendant Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Pendant Necklace
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W 0.69 in D 0.13 in
Platinum Womens Chain Leo Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla made this Platinum Lion Pendant, 21 mm diameter x 5.4 high on a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Platinum Womens Chain Leo Lion Pendant Necklace
Platinum Womens Chain Leo Lion Pendant Necklace
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H 0.22 in Dm 0.83 in
18 Karat Pink Gold Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 karat Pink Gold Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace , 1 inch wide . I am a sculptor turned jewelry
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

18 Karat Pink Gold Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
18 Karat Pink Gold Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
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H 0.55 in W 0.93 in D 0.13 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace ,1 inch wide .I am a sculptor turned jewelry designer. This lion has been
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Pink Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace, Free standing lion ready to attack. Don't worry
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Pink Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
18 Karat Pink Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
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W 0.83 in D 0.09 in L 0.83 in
18 Karat White Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace, Free standing lion ready to attack. Don't worry
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
18 Karat White Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
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W 0.83 in D 0.09 in L 0.83 in
MWLC Coral Lion Paw Scallop Shell Pendant Necklace
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Coral Orange Lion Paw Scallop Shell pendant necklace from MWLC. The natural shell decorated with a
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Pierre Cardin Vintage 1960s Ovesized Lion Pendant Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Nice, FR
PIERRE CARDIN vintage 1960s oversized brushed silver tone lion pendant with original chain. Ring
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace , I am a sculptor turned jewelry
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
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H 0.55 in W 0.93 in D 0.13 in
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 karat Pink Gold Vermeil Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace , I am a sculptor turned jewelry
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Rose Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Persepolis Lion Pendant Necklace
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H 0.55 in W 0.93 in D 0.13 in
Sterling Silver Winged Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace for Men
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Griffin Pendant Necklace for men 2 inch . Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Carved Lion Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Beautiful 18K carved spectra lion pendant with blue sapphire bail measures 18x24mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Carved Lion Pendant
Carved Lion Pendant
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Sea Lion necklace
Located in Cold Spring, NY
Playful and agile, the Sea Lion symbolizes love and affection. This little one was hand-carved from
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Sea Lion necklace
Sea Lion necklace
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18 Karat Pink Gold Winged Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Griffin Pendant Necklace. Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Chaumet 18K Gold Round and Baguette Diamonds Lion Pendant Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chaumet 18K Gold Round and Baguette Diamonds Lion Pendant Necklace This state-of-the-art pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Women's 18" Leo Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold Lion Pendant, Matte finish Lion ,21 mm diameter on a 18 inch chain 1.5mm wide
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

14 Karat Pink Gold Women's 18 " Chain Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14k Pink Gold Lion Pendant, Matte finish Lion, 21 mm diameter x 5.4 high on a 18 inch chain 1.5mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace Lion with Sapphire Eyes
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this 14k White Gold Lion Pendant, Matte finish, 21 mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Lion Astrology Symbol Coin Pendant Necklace - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Gold Lion Head Coin Pendant Necklace. Designed with special care and love to be the perfect love
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Black Rhodium Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold & Black Rhodium Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace, Free standing lion ready to
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Gold, Rhodium

18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Lion Men's Chain Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla created 18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Lion Pendant, The king
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Lion Women's 18 " Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla created 14 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Lion Pendant, The king
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Pendant Womens Necklace with Sapphire Eyes
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla created this 18k Yellow Gold Lion Pendant, For the Leo in your
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Pendant Womens Necklace with Sapphire Eyes
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla created this 14k Yellow Gold Lion Pendant, For the Leo in your
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Onyx & Diamond Lion Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Rare Bulgari Onyx & Diamond Lion Necklace A gold pendant set with onyx and 15 round
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Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Womens 18 " Chain Leo Lion Pendant Necklace
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla made this 14k White Gold Lion Pendant, Matte finish or polished
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold

Lion Coral Diamonds 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Fantastic pendant depicting a lion's head engraved on coral. Pendant made
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Lion Locket Old Mine Cut Diamond Peridot Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian Lion Locket in 10 Karat Gold with an Old Mine Cut Diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace 13/16th inch wide
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Rampant Pendant Necklace, Free standing lion ready to attack. Don't worry
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Women's Pendant Necklace Leo Lion with Sapphire Eyes
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this 14k White Gold Lion Pendant, Matte finish, 21 mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Women's Pendant Necklace Leo Lion with Sapphire Eyes
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this 14k White Gold Lion Pendant, Matte finish, 21 mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Winged Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace 1 inch wide
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Griffin Pendant Necklace. Sculpture is my passion. This 18 karat gold griffin is getting ready to take
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Winged Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace 1 inch wide
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Griffin Pendant Necklace. Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace Lion Poppy Oriemtal Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pendant has been made out 18 karat gold in the last decade of the 19th century. It is
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 10.02 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Lion Mane Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Rare and well-crafted pendant necklace showcasing a GIA certified 10.02 carat heart shape diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace 18 Inch Leo Lion with Ruby Eyes
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Lion Pendant Necklace with Ruby Eyes, Matte finish, 21 mm diameter x 5.4 high on a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

The Lion Gold Vermeil Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
famous jewelry districts. This 18 karat gold vermeil necklace is strung with an antique Venetian coin
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2010s Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Vermeil

18 Karat Gold Vermeil Winged 2 inch Lion Griffin Pendant Necklace for Men
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Griffin Pendant Necklace for men . Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Vermeil

14k Rose Gold Persian Iranian Lion Filigree Necklace Pendant Charm 10.9 Gram USA
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lion Measurement: 2.5 inch long, 1.5 inch wide Condition: new condition, no repairs, no damage, see
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Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Signed Miriam Haskell Collectible Vintage Lion Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Necklace Length: 30″ Lion Head Size: 1.95″ X 1.76″ Bin Code: N8 /P13 Discover a true treasure
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20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

14 Karat Pink Gold Women's 18 inch Pendant Necklace Leo Lion with Ruby Eyes
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14k Pink Gold Lion Pendant with Ruby Eyes, Matte finish, 21 mm diameter x 5.4 high on a 18 inch
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

0.05ctw Diamond Lion Pendant In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This stunning Diamond Fashion Pendant, exquisitely crafted in 10kt yellow gold, boasts a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.05ctw Diamond Lion Pendant In Yellow Gold
0.05ctw Diamond Lion Pendant In Yellow Gold
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H 1.9 in L 1.9 in
Leo Pendant, Sterling Silver, Zodiac, August, Lion Pendant, Mexican Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
pendant features a detailed lion design with a star-studded background. The perfect gift for any Leo born
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Mountain Lion (Sterling Silver Pendant) by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
The Mountain Lion pendant by Ken Fury is a striking piece of wearable art that captures the grace
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Donald Stannard "Lions Door" Cabochon Necklace Massive Piece
By Donald Stannard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Statement piece on this Stannard Necklace. 4 strand beads that are stationary to the Lions face
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Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Zodiac Leo 18K Yellow Gold Lion Charm Pendant
By Ben Rosenfeld
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lion atop a rock within a textured circle
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20th Century British Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Leo 18K Yellow Gold Lion Charm Pendant
Zodiac Leo 18K Yellow Gold Lion Charm Pendant
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W 1.34 in D 0.24 in L 1.58 in
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Lion Necklace Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the lion necklace pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 366 vintage editions and 171 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a lion necklace pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A lion necklace pendant from Thomas Kurilla, Steven Battelle and Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A lion necklace pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 115, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a lion necklace pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lion Necklace Pendant?

On average, a lion necklace pendant at 1stDibs sells for $1,967, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $239,600 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.

Questions About Lion Necklace Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pendant necklace is a type of jewelry worn around the neck that features a small ornament called a pendant. The term refers to both the chain or cord and the pendant itself. In some cases, pendant necklaces include both pieces. Other times, you buy the necklace or chain and pendant separately. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pendant necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    There are a few necklace pendants that can mean love. Many people associate heart pendants with love since the heart is a classic symbol of romance and affection. With its intertwining forms, the Celtic knot also represents love, as does the triskelion, an ancient symbol consisting of three spirals that form a triangle. Remember that people interpret symbols in different ways, so some pendants may signify love to some people but not to others. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pendant necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Yes, some guys wear pendant necklaces. Since there are no real rules for jewelry, men can feel free to sport any type of necklace they wish to wear. Some common pendant shapes for men include crosses, anchors, coins, feathers and claws. Find a wide variety of pendant necklaces from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, you can wear a pendant on a tennis necklace. The key is to choose a pendant with a large enough bail to fit over the fastener and the links. Generally, thinner tennis necklaces will work better with pendants than ones that are 5 millimeters or above in thickness. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of tennis necklaces and pendants.