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Modern Handcrafted Yellow Gold "Pulcinella Mask" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant is available also in 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Modern Diamond & Emerald Baguette Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contemporary bar pendant. This stunning necklace is a modern piece that sits elegantly above the collarbone
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Modern Diamond & Emerald Baguette Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K gold, this necklace features a thoughtfully arranged collection of emeralds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
14 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom pendant necklace encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Modern Style Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern Plum Blossom drop pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and is encrusted
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Modern Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Removable Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom pendant necklace is a piece of art jewellery crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Modern Diamond & Blue Sapphire Baguette Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contemporary bar pendant. This stunning necklace is a modern piece that sits elegantly above the collarbone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Modern Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold "Snowman" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Modern Diamond & Blue Sapphire Baguette Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K gold, this necklace features a thoughtfully arranged collection of blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Artisan Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Modern Plum Blossom artisan transformer pendant necklace with removable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Cabochon Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amulette Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Modern Diamond Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Amulette Pendant Necklace is a contemporary and stylish
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom pendant necklace is encrusted with five round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Artisan Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom pendant necklace with a removable amethyst drop, encrusted with 3
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Pendant Necklace with Natural Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern Plum Blossom pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl pendant necklace 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Simple and modern natural freshwater pearl pendant necklace in 14KT yellow gold! Certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Modern Style Transformer Plum Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
14 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom pendant necklace with a removable lemon quartz drop, encrusted
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Solid Gold Minimalist Pendant Modern Necklace Enhancer
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
DANCE, necklace pendant enhancer. Whimsical, modernist style, minimalist pendant or necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Solid Gold Minimalist Pendant Modern Necklace Enhancer
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
DANCE, necklace pendant enhancer. Whimsical, modernist style, minimalist pendant or necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Horsebit 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Delray Beach, FL
From Gucci's Iconic Horsebit Collection comes an exquisite 18K yellow gold necklace featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Spiro Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Golf Spiro Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch Tiffany & Co Chain
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Style Pendant Necklace in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features 5 round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Style Artisan Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom drop pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Fabergé Rococo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolored Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
*** Complete with the original FabergÉ Box *** METAL TYPE: 18K Yellow Gold TOTAL WEIGHT: 7.4 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Modern Style Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Necklace Pendant with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom Pendant Necklace is made with 18 karat yellow gold, encrusted with 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

OM diamond pendant necklace sun pendant necklace 14KT yellow gold meditate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural diamond pendant 0.75ct of fine diamonds in OM pendant in 14KT yellow gold. This pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond cross pendant necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant depicts a cross
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch Pendant Necklace with center stone. 3.03 grams total weight.
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Faberge 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Perriwinkle Blue Enamel Heart Pendant Charm
By Modern Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This modern 18 karat yellow gold Faberge heart pendant was made by Victor Mayer. The perriwinkle
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Early 2000s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 1.8 Grams Chain Length: 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Necklace in 14K Gold studded with marquise cut diamonds and round cut diamonds. Accessorize
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.38ct 18k yellow gold
Located in New York, NY
We are thrilled to introduce our exquisite diamond long pendant necklace, which is designed to be a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fir Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This yellow gold pendant features a slightly domed fir tree
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sacred 18k Solid Yellow Gold Talisman Pendant Necklace with Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Talisman Pendant : 18K Yellow Gold Natural Rock Crystal Pendant Size: 10 mm W * 10 mm D * 18.5 mm H
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evil Eye Redefined: Modern Triangle Talisman Necklace Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Necklace Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold. This pendant is a beautiful expression of style, spirituality, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amber 9 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
: Amber *Approx. Amber Height: 4cm *Metal: 9K Yellow Gold These are made to order. This necklace are
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

MAVIADA's Modern Minimalist Pink Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
As seen in FT - How to Spend it! Mallorca Ring Dome 18kt yellow gold pendant, 8x15mm cabochon
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Turquoise Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite necklace, meticulously crafted in 14K gold, showcases radiant round diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

MAVIADA's Modern Minimalist Aqua Blue 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
Mallorca Flat 18kt yellow gold pendant, 8x15mm stone These gorgeous pendants with bullet shaped
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PANIM Yellow Gold Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
This Panim Danging Briolettes Necklace is made of 18K Yellow gold with 1.03 ctw of diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sacred 18k Solid Yellow Gold Talisman Pendant Necklace with Blue Topaz
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
. Blue Topaz means Healing, Health and Positivity. Talisman Pendant : 18K Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Natural Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern-style 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

Modern Sacred 18k Solid Yellow Gold Talisman Pendant Necklace w/ Orange Citrine
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Pendant : 18K Yellow Gold Natural Orange Citrine Pendant Size: 10 mm W * 10 mm D * 18.5 mm H Gemstone Size
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Chai Pendant Diamond By The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
modern 6 diamond by the yard chain crafted from 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace and pendant feature
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Modern necklace in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 14 karat yellow gold. Modern pendant in yellow gold it is decorated with a square
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Circle 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond circle pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The pendant features an 1.03 carat round
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Belgian 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This Modern Belgian 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry characterized
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Belgian 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
Modern Belgian 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
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W 1.07 in L 1.19 in
14K Rose Gold Modern Bar Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K gold and round glistening diamonds, this Pendant is completed with a bar of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads mounted in 18 Karat yellow gold. Abacus, invented in ancient China
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 14k Yellow Gold .54 ct Diamond Vertical Bar Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
.54 carats. The necklace is 16 inches long. It's stamped "14k Italy". The pendant itself is 1 inch
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Blossom Necklace Pendant with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom Pendant Necklace is made with 18 karat yellow gold, encrusted with 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

11.00cttw Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Tanzanite and diamond pendant necklace is crafted in 14K yellow gold. The pendant
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sacred 18k Yellow Gold Natural Rose Quartz Orb Talisman Pendant Necklace
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
oneness. Rose Quartz magnifies love and happiness!. Talisman Pendant: Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Necklace
By TSE
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads mounted in 18 Karat yellow gold. Abacus, invented in ancient China
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Necklace
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W 0.47 in D 0.08 in L 0.81 in
Palm Tree necklace 14KT yellow gold Florida style pendant necklace
By Kabana
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning mother of pearl palm tree pendant necklace in 14KT yellow gold! Great craftmanship and
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dragonfly Diamond Pendant Necklace 14KT Yellow Gold Cute Dainty Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Dainty dragonfly in 14KT yellow gold made with diamonds. GRAM WEIGHT: 2.10gr GOLD: 14KT yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 karat yellow gold diamond heart pendant necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A very well-made classic Heart necklace featuring a pave diamond heart pendant on an intricate
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Textured Circle Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold Minimalistic Pendant Organic
Located in Jupiter, FL
Modern textured circle pendant necklace in 14KT yellow gold, minimalistic pendant on 18 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing bear modern pendant necklace in 18 kt
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Modern Geometric Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pear-shaped pendant is suitable for any occasion, featuring timeless 14k yellow gold, diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Modern Yellow Gold Pendant Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of modern yellow gold pendant necklaces. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1630 vintage editions and 1077 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of modern yellow gold pendant necklaces made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Oshi Jewels, Five Star Jewelry and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 947 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, oval cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of modern yellow gold pendant necklaces, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Modern Yellow Gold Pendant Necklaces?

Prices for modern yellow gold pendant necklaces start at $95 and top out at $323,400 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,589.

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.