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18 Karat Gold Open Heart Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant. A simple yet elegant design that celebrates the spirit of
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Open Heart Pendant
18 Karat Gold Open Heart Pendant
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H 0.63 in W 0.81 in D 0.15 in
James Avery 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant #18512
Located in Washington Depot, CT
James Avery 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant This lovely open heart pendant by James Avery
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Heart Pendant #17426
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Heart Pendant- This elegant open heart pendant features one
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 16mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 16mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant #15009
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant This gorgeous heart pendant made of 14K white
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Tiffany & Co. open heart pendant necklace. The necklace forms part of the Elsa
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

.12 Carat Diamond White Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Open heart diamond pendant necklace. 18k white gold open heart pendant with three floating diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 11mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 11mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16
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2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16
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2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Vintage TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant #17708
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant This stunning heart pendant crafted from 14k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant #17708
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant #17708
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H 0.12 in W 0.87 in L 0.85 in
14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Open Heart Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Open Heart Pendant Drop Necklace Metal: 14k white gold Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. ‘Elsa Peretti’ 0.45ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This delightful open heart pendant comes from Tiffany & Co. and their Elsa Peretti collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Heart Necklace, .25 Carat Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This delicate open heart pendant has .25 carat total weight diamonds. It has 25 diamonds that are
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Large Modern Open Heart Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant This stunning open heart pendant features 80
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum
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2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 27mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 27mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 27mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 27mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous iconic Tiffany & Co. necklace is designed by Elsa Peretti and features an open heart
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Diamond Set Open Heart Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A diamond set open heart pendant in 18 karat white gold. Simple and elegant this contemporary
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Diamond Set Open Heart Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
Diamond Set Open Heart Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
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W 0.4 in D 0.08 in L 0.48 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Heart Pendant #19135
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Heart Pendant- This sparkling pendant features 42 round
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant in platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Springfield, IL
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti® Open Heart Pendant in platinum is a celebrated piece of jewelry that
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Open Heart Pendant #19592
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Open Heart Pendant- This sparkling heart pendant features 50
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond and Pink Sapphire Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 2018 Tiffany & Company Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace, the Heart measures 1 X 7/8 inch
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace New
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace New
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace New
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace New Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace #15276
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace- This lovely heart pendant necklace
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .40ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .40ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Chain Necklace Set in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
delicate open heart pendant that exudes elegance and sophistication. The clean lines and minimalist design
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K gold Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant 18K Gold Pendant 22mm Heart only no chain In
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Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Medium Open Heart Pendant / Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rome, IT
Authentic Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti® 18K Yellow Gold Small Open Heart Pendant / Necklace. The
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2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Small 16mm Open Heart Pendant #14407
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver Open Heart pendant by Elsa Peretti. An authentic Tiffany & Co
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 22mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 22mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Yellow Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 5 Yellow Diamond 16mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Medium Open Heart Pendant / Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rome, IT
Genuine Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti® 18K Yellow Gold Medium Open Heart Pendant/Necklace. The
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2010s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
features a delicate open heart pendant that exudes elegance and sophistication. The clean lines and
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace New
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Open Heart Pendant Medium 18k Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
The timeless and exquisite Open Heart pendant, designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., is an
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 2 Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 2 Diamond 22mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Mesh Chain Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold 36mm Open Heart Pendant Mesh Chain Necklace The simple
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Graduated Round Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Celebrate timeless elegance with this exquisite 14 karat white gold open-heart pendant necklace, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 22mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 22mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 35mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 35mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 22mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 22mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 1.2 ct Diamond Large Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rome, IT
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti® 18K Yellow Gold 1.2 ct Diamond Large Open Heart Pendant / Necklace
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat 3-Prong Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A shimmering halo of prong set, round cut diamonds sit around a lovely open heart pendant. 1/4ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

.86 Carat Total Round Brilliant Diamond Open Heart Pendant in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Delicate yet dazzling diamond open heart pendant in 14 karat rose gold. *This listing is for the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 4.0 Carat Diamond Two Row Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
that’s ultra-striking. The focal point of the piece lies in the open heart pendant that’s surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

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

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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

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Diamond, White Gold

Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant with Chain
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Peretti Tiffany &co Heart Pendant Material Sterling Silver Metal Purity 925 Pendant shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

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Open Heart Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of open heart pendants available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 56 vintage versions or 126 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of open heart pendants made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co. and Thomas Kurilla each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 105 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and marquise cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of open heart pendants, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Open Heart Pendants?

Prices for open heart pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $119 and can go as high as $27,936, while open heart pendants, on average, fetch $1,648.

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 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 Open Heart Pendants
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What an open heart pendant means varies from person to person. Some individuals associate open heart pendants with a strong romantic connection, making necklaces with them popular gifts for Valentine's Day and anniversaries. An open heart pendant may also symbolize a connection between two people who are far apart geographically. Shop a collection of heart pendants on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether heart pendants are popular depends largely on the fashion trends of the moment. However, to some people, heart pendants are always stylish due to the meaning they convey. Many associate heart pendants with love, making the jewelry a popular gift for romantic partners and for family members on occasions like Mother's Day. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of heart pendants.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Whether heart pendants are tacky is a matter of personal opinion. However, many people do love the look of heart pendants. They are especially popular as romantic gifts for significant others due to the fact that the heart shape has long been a symbol for love. Find a wide range of heart pendants on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A sacred heart pendant is a pendant that displays a symbol from Christianity called the Sacred Heart of Jesus. For Christians, the religious symbol is a heart wrapped with thorns that represents Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. In some cases, flames or rays of light surround the heart, or a cross may appear above it. Find a variety of sacred heart pendants on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A heart pendant symbolizes longing and connection. It represents the bond that two people share, especially in a relationship where distance has come between them. Shop a collection of heart pendants from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a broken heart pendant symbolizes is a matter of opinion. A necklace with a broken heart charm may indicate grief or the pain of a lost love. Matching sets of halved heart pendants often represent friendship or romance because the two broken pieces form a single heart. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of heart pendants.