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Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Pave Diamonds and Mother of Pearl
By Miseno
Located in Huntington, NY
Raggi pendant in 18K yellow gold with pave diamonds and mother of pearl
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bloom Pavé Diamond and Mother of Pearl Flower Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Pavé Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Flower Necklace in 18K White Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Bloom Pavé Diamond and Mother of Pearl Flower Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Pavé Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Flower Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bloom Pavé Diamond and Mother of Pearl Flower Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Pavé Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Flower Necklace in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Frederic Sage Luna Large Gold Mother-of-Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Frederic Sage
Located in Miami Beach, FL
-of-pearl pendant is encased in gold stripe settings, 41mm (1 3/4"). It contains 96 white pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Mother Of Pearl Sapphire Pearl Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, long necklaces, Signature Symbol Tree Necklace top pendants, etc. This pendant in particular consists
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

1920s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mother of pearl pendant is embellished with a paralleling sun burst style millegrain decorated setting
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1920s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Platinum Pendant
1920s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Platinum Pendant
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H 0.12 in W 0.94 in L 18 in
Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This impressive vintage gemstone necklace is fine quality set with black onyx, mother of pearl and
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Doves White Gold Diamond, Lapis, Mother of pearl, and Quartz Pendant
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning 18k White Gold Diamond Pendant. Blue lapis base is topped with white mother of pearl in
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold

Diamond and Mother of Pearl Jeweled Gun Pendant in Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond and mother of pearl gun pendant in 18-karat rose and white gold. Whether you are a fan of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Crystal Haze Pendant - 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
. A statement piece for an everyday look, the Wing Pendant is set with White Mother of Pearl and White
Category

2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bloom Diamond Key Necklace with Mother of Pearl in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond Key Necklace with Mother-of-Pearl in 18K White Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Bloom Diamond and Mother of Pearl Key Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Key Necklace in 18K White Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Bloom Diamond Key Necklace with Mother of Pearl in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond Key Necklace with Mother-of-Pearl in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Bloom Diamond and Mother of Pearl Key Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Key Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Bloom Diamond and Mother of Pearl Key Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Key Necklace in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Bloom Diamond Key Necklace with Mother of Pearl in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond Key Necklace with Mother-of-Pearl in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Mother Of Pearl Gold Garnet Pendant & Ruby Diamond Bone Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
This new Signature Mother-of-pearl pendant has been carefully hand crafted to gleam, and shine for
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, ...

John Hardy Moon Door Mother of Pearl Long Necklace NZS301065MOPX28-
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
-30 IN Pendant Dimensions: 50 MM X 35 MM Closure: Lobster Clasp Stone: Mother of Pearl & Treated Black
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Sapphire Pearl Diamond Pendant & Black Silver Alonso Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- bottom back end bar to hang symbol tree base/additional charms from - mother of pearl face of the pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver

LB Stunning Mother of Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver vintage Brooch necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A Stunning Large Mother of Pearl carved Pendant with Vintage Sterling Silver and Marcasite Flamingo
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Medium White Mother-of-Pearl Flower Pendant with Swiss Blue Topaz
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Indulge in the delicate beauty of the Medium White Mother-of-Pearl Flower Pendant with Swiss Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant & Tanzanite Quartz Necklace 37"
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- bottom back end bar to hang symbol tree base/additional charms from - mother of pearl face of the pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold Plate,...

18kt Rose Gold Reverse Necklace "Heart" with Diamonds and Mother of Pearl Insert
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
side the pendant features a central iridescent heart in mother-of-pearl, framed by pavé set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Rose Gold Reverse Necklace "for Ever" with Diamonds and Mother of Pearl
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
shape in mother-of-pearl, framed by pavé set diamonds. The pendant can be flipped over to reveal the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Marco Bicego Siviglia Mother of Pearl Lariat 0.10CT Diamond Necklace CB2653-BMPW
By Marco Bicego
Located in Wilmington, DE
, precious pavé diamonds enhance the glimmering beads of the Siviglia Collection. - Model No.: CB2653-BMPW
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Mother of Pearl and Diamond Heart Pendant Set in 14 Karat White Gold with Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Heart Outlines with Pave Diamonds Mother-of-Pearl Pendant Articulates From Frame but Serves as
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Swarovski Dangle White Round Pearl Crystals Spiral Hook Pendant Silver Necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Dangle White Round Pearl Crystals Spiral Hook Pendant Necklace, Rhodium Silver Plated
Category

2010s Austrian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Silver Plate

Clarissa Bronfman Sapphire Diamond Pearl Silver Pendant on Gold Silver Chain 18"
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- bottom back end bar to hang symbol tree base/additional charms from - mother of pearl face of the pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, ...

Clarissa Bronfman Love Goldmalachite Ebony Pendant Peridot Diamond Bone Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
carved ebony wood - 14k solid gold - 18k solid gold - malachite - diamonds - mother of pearl - sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Malachite, Hematite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, ...

Doves White Orchid Yellow Gold Pendant
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Stamford, CT
mother of pearl are front and center. Surrounded by beautiful pave set white diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz, MOP, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Pendant With Enamel in 14k Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Birthstone Jewelry/ Jewelry Handmade Pendant/jewelry handcraft jewelry. mother Day special jewelry pendant
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tanzanite, Mother of Pearl & Diamond Necklace in18K White Gold Handmade Necklace
Located in JAIPUR, IN
. total). set in between Mother of Pearl plates weighing approx. 47.2 total carat weight to further
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2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
of this necklace, a meticulously designed butterfly pendant takes flight. Its wings are adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
This exquisite necklace showcases the natural beauty of the gemstone within a heart-shaped pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Clarissa Bronfman Crystal Castle Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, tanzanite, bone, wood, mother of pearl, sapphire, amethyst, crystal, synthetic coral. **Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Sapphire, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

62" "Carmen" Black Agate Diamond Gold Opal Rosary 3 Charm Ebony LOVE & AngelWing
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamonds - pave diamonds - opal - gold plate - sterling silver - 2 clasps LOVE Ebony 3 Charm pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Opal, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, ...

18kt Rose Gold Reverse Earrings "Heart" with Diamonds and Mother-of-pearl Insert
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
one side each pendant features a central iridescent heart in mother-of-pearl, framed by pavé set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Pave Mother of Pearl Heirloom Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
A twist on our best-selling Heirloom Pendant, the Pave Mother of Pearl Inlay Heirloom Necklace is a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Seahorse Necklace with Freshwater Pearls, Diamond Pavè Drops in 18kt White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
emotions. This lariat freshwater pearl necklace is handcrafted in 18 Kt white gold. It features a
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Heirloom Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Heirloom Pendant, the Pave Mother of Pearl Inlay Heirloom Necklace is a classic staple. This fun, classic
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renesim Mother-of-Pearl Red and Blue Sapphire Dragonfly Pendant
By Maximilian Hemmerle for RenéSim
Located in Munich, DE
Dragonfly pendant designed by Maximilian Hemmerle This unique dragonfly pendant features mother-of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pearl Pavè Diamond Mother-Of-Pearl Platinum-Topped White Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval pendant features carved black mother-of-pearl depicting a profile cameo of the Madonna in
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold Cartier diamond and mother of pearl pendant from the Caresse D'Orchidees
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Anahita Iridescent Lemon Quartz Mother-of-Pearl White Diamond Long Gold Necklace
By Anahita
Located in Dallas, TX
featuring two cabochon-cut lemon citrine drops backed with mother-of-pearl and accented by a 0.25 carat
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Victorian Era 18k Gold Gray Seed Pearl Puffy Heart Photo Locket Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
romanticism. The front of the locket is fully pavé set with seed pearls, most of which are in the usual gray
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Bulgari Rose Gold Diamond Intarsio Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
necklace features 3 circular motifs within each other set with a mother of pearl inlay and round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Golf Club Birdie Pink Pearl Diamonds Pave 18 Karat Solid Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Golf Club Birdie Pink Pearl Diamonds Pave 18 Karat Solid Gold Necklace Pendant 18 Karat Gold Made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

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

Heavy Elephant Pendant Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Gemstones Large Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
mother of pearl. A heavy, weighty piece at 26.2 grams of 18k gold. The pendant is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Golf Club Birdie Grey Pearl Diamonds Pave 18 Karat Solid Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Gold (White, Rose, Yellow) Mini (Small) Size Made To Order Genuine Grey Mother of Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

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

Marco Bicego Lunaria 18K Yellow Gold Necklace, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Clasp
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
18K Yellow Gold and White Mother of Pearl with Diamond Pave Clasp Small Lariet. Adjustable length
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Ebony Pendant Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- 18k solid gold - diamonds - mother of pearl - sterling silver 14k gold plated frame with rim on face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, ...

Bulgari Intarsio Pendant in a Chain
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
​Bulgari "Mediterranean Eden" Intarsio pendant necklace in 18k pink gold with mother-of-pearl
Category

1990s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

David Yurman Mother of Pearl and Diamond Heart Pendant Sterling Silver Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Romantic diamond and Mother of pearl heart necklace by popular jewelry designer, David Yurman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl Quatrefoil Baroque Pearls White Topaz Layering Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
no exception. A beautiful iridescent Mother-of-Pearl quatrefoil pendant is surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Mother of Pearl Mixed Gemstone Frog on Leaf Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A tree frog climbs across a carved mother-of-pearl Monstera leaf in this one-of-a-kind convertible
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Gelati Gelato Diamond White Mother of Pearl 18K R Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Oakton, VA
White MOP Diamond Pave Double Chain Necklace 18K Rose Gold / AU 750 (Confirmed by precious metal scan
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold Winged Horse Unicorn Carved Mother Of Pearl w/ Diamond Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This wonderful enhancer pendant is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a genuine mother
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Divas' Dream Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold with Mother of Pearl
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Necklace 18K Rose Gold with Mother of Pearl and Pave Diamonds Large Exterior Color: Rose Gold Item Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Asch Grossbardt 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl, Onyx and Diamond Pendant
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Nashua, NH
Asch Grossbardt 14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl, Onyx and Diamond Pendant. The pendant is inlayed
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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Mother Pearl Pave Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the mother pearl pave pendant necklace 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 rose gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5 vintage or 13 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect mother pearl pave pendant necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A mother pearl pave pendant necklace from Falcinelli Italy, Galt & Bro. Jewelers and Frederic Sage — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 mixed cut alternatives. Most of our mother pearl pave pendant necklace for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Mother Pearl Pave Pendant Necklace?

On average, a mother pearl pave pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,988, while they’re typically $1,166 on the low end and $16,200 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.