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Edwardian South Sea Baroque Pearl Pave Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Edwardian Pearl and diamond open work pendant necklace. Platinum filigree pave set diamonds
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Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Designer 1.00 Carat Puffy Pave Diamond and Cultured Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Designer 1.00 Carat Puffy Pave Diamond and Cultured Pearl Locket. Designed to incorporate the best
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold

Diamond Pave and Pearl Drop Pendant with Heart Shape White Gold Setting
Located in Miami, FL
Shop this one of one, natural diamond and pearl drop pendant. Handmade with a themed motif of love
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Diamond Pave and Pearl Drop Pendant with Heart Shape White Gold Setting
Located in Miami, FL
Shop this one of one, natural diamond and pearl drop pendant. Handmade with a themed motif of love
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian pearl is featured in this elegant drop pendant. The pearl is a beautiful medium gray
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium

Michael Kneebone Black Akoya Pearl Diamond Helix Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. The pearls are gem quality and possess a rich luster. White diamonds are pave set within the curves
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Estate Baroque Pearl and Pavè Diamond Pendent in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
white Baroque Pearl with a light pink overtone and high luster set in a tulip flower shaped pavè diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with fifty pavé set diamonds, in a combination of eight and mine cuts. This Marian pendant
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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
16mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant with Double Strand Pearl Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous necklace pairs an impressive, diamond-studded South Sea pearl and yellow gold pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...

Antique 1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pearl and 0.28 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, silver set pendant; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with twenty-nine pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The upper portion of the scrolling design terminates
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 1.67 in W 1.73 in L 16.5 in
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique natural pearl and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.24 carat diamond and seed pearl, 14k yellow gold and platinum set pendant
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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W 0.81 in D 0.1 in L 1.96 in
Platinum Diamond Omega Necklace with Detachable South Sea Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
The beautiful platinum domed Omega necklace is accented with pave set diamonds and features a white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Ella Gafter Diamond South Sea Pearl Necklace Earrings Set
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and South Sea pearl necklace features a two leaf design set with custom-cut baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.23 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
terminal. The shaped design is embellished with twenty-one pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The pendant has
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1920s Seed Pearl and 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique seed pearl, 1.11 carat diamond and platinum pendant on a vintage pearl and 14
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ribbon. The torch is embellished with nine pavé set diamonds in a combination of Old Dutch and Old
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k 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
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold

Mikimoto Ladies Platinum White South Sea Cultured Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Weight: 5.65 grams 950 platinum diamond and pearl drop pendant. The metal was tested and determined to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 1.29ct Diamond and Pearl Platinum Bow Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.29 carat diamond and platinum set bow pendant; part of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive Art Deco pearl and diamond pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a
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Antique 1890s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Blister Pearl and 0.42Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, incorporating nineteen further pavé set Old European cut diamonds. This stunning pendant is ornamented with a
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl & 4.52 CTW Diamond Pendant Brooch in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite natural pearl and diamond convertible pendant brooch in platinum. Centered by cream
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Contemporary 13mm South Sea Pearl & Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A contemporary South Sea Pearl and diamond pendant in 18 karat white gold. The 13mm south sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

1 Carat Diamond Ribbon Pendant in Platinum with Silver-Blue Akoya Pearls
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Akoya pearls in rare shades of silver and blue. The meticulously set diamonds total 57 stones -- all
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

4.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 3.14 Carat Diamond and Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pierced decorated bale ornamented with two further pave set diamonds. This antique pendant suspends from
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set round cut sapphires are displayed throughout. Six Old European round cut diamonds are pavé set to
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Pearl & Diamond Dangle Wreath Circle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - SI2 Clarity
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond & Pearl Locket Pendant & Fancy Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
pave set in the wonderful wheat designs across the front cover. The pendant slides on an antique fancy
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Large GIA Chrysoberyl Diamond Pearl Filigree Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace Pendant in 18k White Gold Diamond and Pearl Necklace features
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
is set with a circle of full micro diamond pave. A 17.2 mm south sea pearl is consider very big and
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
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W 1.07 in D 0.68 in L 1.3 in
Black Diamond "Black Box" Pendant with Gold South Sea Pearl & 18k Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
is a 14K white gold box that's been dipped in black rhodium and meticulously pavé-set on three sides
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14...

Black Diamond "Black Box" Pendant with Gold South Sea Pearl & 18k Chain
Black Diamond "Black Box" Pendant with Gold South Sea Pearl & 18k Chain
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H 1.26 in W 0.31 in Dm 0.31 in L 18.12 in
Antique Natural Pearl 1.42 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl and diamond pendant is exceptional quality, set with stunning natural pearls displaying fine color
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White Gold

Victorian Style 1.60Ct Opal Pearl and Diamond 9K Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.60 carat opal, pearl and 0.02 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Diamond and Pearl Gold and Platinum Pendant Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
plant design, including sixteen pavé set Old Dutch cut diamonds. The pot incorporates an arched design
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

Mikimoto 18K Gold 8.1mm Pearl & 0.12ct Diamond Dangle Pendant w/ Chain Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
, 4.1mm & 8.1mm (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Guilloché French Enamel Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
factor are the pave set diamonds in curves. The little drop of cultured pearl at the bottom adds to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Navette Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
chain before purchase. Enjoy! --Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - G
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Australian White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
peripheral of the pendant was set with diamond pave. The pearl is round in shape. It is white in colour with
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2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
is also set with diamond pave. The pearl is white in colour with pink overtone. The pearl has good
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.74ct Garnet and Diamond, Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crescent shaped setting ornamented with further pavé set mine cut diamonds. This antique garnet pendant
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver

Australian White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 14.5 mm Australian White South Sea Pearl was set at the lower end of the pendant and it resembles
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2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé Pebble 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
pendant necklace, set with 96 white diamonds weighing 2.03 carats, F color, VVS1 clarity. Total length
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé Pebble 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé Pebble 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
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H 0.62 in W 0.57 in D 0.37 in L 16 in
Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé Pebble 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
pendant necklace, set with 96 white diamonds weighing 2.03 carats, F color, VVS1 clarity. Total length
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé Pebble 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé Pebble 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
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H 0.62 in W 0.57 in D 0.37 in L 16 in
Antique 2.88 Carat Opal 0.84 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, the inner 15k white gold frame embellished with thirty-three pavé set old mine cut diamonds The outer
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

EOSTRE South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
A fruiting and blossoming Brooch with Golden South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond pave. The
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Cultivated Multi-Color Pearl Symphony Pendant in 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
Beautiful Multicolor cultivated pearls in 18kt white gold and diamonds pendant in a variation of
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Rich Golden Colour South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
peripheral of the pendant is surrounded by diamond pave. The south sea pearl is rich golden in colour with
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Stunning Pavé Diamond Heart Shape Locket Pendant 4 Leaf Clover Inside
Located in London, GB
pendant suspended from a diamond-set navette shaped bale and hung from an 18ct gold and pearl snake chain
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Light Champagne Colour South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
diamond pave and white diamonds are set on the bale. The colour of the pearl is light champagne with green
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.40 Carat Diamonds Cluster Pave Pendant, Two-Toned Rope Twist and 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
2.40ct. Diamonds, French Pave set pendant. Excellent rope twist deco on side and sparkle Diamonds
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Type A Blue Jadeite, Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Jewellery set in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This jewellery set consists of a pair of earrings, a ring and a pendant. They all have a marquise
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graff Pink Diamond and Pearl Necklace
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and diamond necklace by Graff. Suspended on the diamond by yard necklece set with 12 round
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

2.5 Carat Pavé Diamond Frog Pendant in White Gold on Chrome Diopside Bead Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
the stones (and since it's really frigging hard to measure pavé diamonds, especially when there are at
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1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Black Pearl and Diamond 18t White Gold Double-Strand Necklace
Located in London, GB
in a pavé set conch shaped pendant. The pendant boasts approximately 0.65 carats of round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Gold

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Pave Set Diamond Pearl Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pave set diamond pearl pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 245 antique edition and 164 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pave set diamond pearl pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pave set diamond pearl pendant over the years, but those made by Butani, Alex Jona and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a pave set diamond pearl pendant featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 old european cut alternatives. When shopping for a pave set diamond pearl pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pave Set Diamond Pearl Pendant?

The price for a pave set diamond pearl pendant starts at $480 and tops out at $188,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,379.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.