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Petronilla 18Kt Gold Animal Stoat White Diamond SouthSea Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
18Kt Gold Animal Stoat White Diamond SouthSea Pearl Pendant Necklace Made in Italy This is a very
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Octopus Pendant in 18K Gold Diamonds, Rubies, Pearl Shell
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With six arms to hold you, you'll fall in love with this octopus pendant, which is a part of our
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Paul Eaton Sculpted Horse Head Pendant with One or Two Pearl Drops
Located in Charleston, SC
Freshwater Pearl drops are $320/each. Inquire about necklaces 18” for $160, 20” for $190. The pendant and
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Horse Head Pendant with One or Two Pearl Drops
Paul Eaton Sculpted Horse Head Pendant with One or Two Pearl Drops
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H 2 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in L 0.63 in
Turtle Brown Black Diamond 18 Karat Australian Pearl Gold Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
pendant using a 20x16mm Australian baroque pearl, which reminded me of a tortoise shell and its head. So I
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Starfish White Diamond Ruby Australian Pearl 18Kt Gold Pendant / Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Starfish White Diamond Ruby Australian Pearl 18Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace Made in Italy This pendant
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Duck Pearls Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This charming duck-shaped pendant, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, is a joyful expression of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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

Teddy Bear Diamond Australian Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Teddy Bear Diamond Australian pearl 18KT Gold Animal Pendant Necklace Charm I chose a very
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Dove Bird Locket Pendant Necklace Etruscan Revival Pearl Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare antique Victorian bird dove locket pendant brooch in 10 Karat Gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Teddy Bear Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Teddy Bear Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Pendant Necklace I use a cultured
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Australian Pearl 18Kt White Gold Jellyfish Pendant/Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Jellyfish White Diamond Australian Pearl 18Kt White Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm It is a
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eagle Ruby Pearl Pendant 14 Karat Gold Antique Belle Epoque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
with a Ruby eye and a Pearl in its beak, in 14 Karat Gold. We love our antique animal and bird jewelry
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold

Paul Eaton Sculpted Retriever Dog Head Pendant with One or Two Pearl Drops
Located in Charleston, SC
combination of metal or stones. The Retriever pendant alone is $390, sterling silver Freshwater Pearl drops
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Doberman Dog Head Pendant with One or Two Pearl Drops
Located in Charleston, SC
dog head pendant which is elegantly framed with one or two drop freshwater pearls. The bespoke
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Greyhound Dog Head Pendant with One or Two Pearl Drops
Located in Charleston, SC
with any animal in Sterling, 9ct, 18ct and any combination of metal or stones. The Greyhound pendant
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Spaniel Dog Head Pendant with One or Two Pearl Drops
Located in Charleston, SC
dog head pendant which is elegantly framed with one or two drop freshwater pearls. The bespoke
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Pendant/Necklace Puffer Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18Kt Gold
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Pendant/Necklace Puffer Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18Kt Gold With a very
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Bird Swallow Dove Pearl Brooch Pendant French 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian French Swallow Bird Dove pendant brooch in 18
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Dove Swallow Bird of Peace Pendant Necklace adorned with a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Black Diamond 18kt Australian Pearl Cat Charm or Pendant Necklace Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Cat Black Diamond 18 Kt Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace Made in Italy The cat
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Sapphire Pearl Necklace Bird Horse Deer Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Austro-Hungarian Sapphire and Pearl Pendant Necklace with animal, bird, horse
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

English Victorian “Lover of Animals” Two Color Gold Miniature Picture Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
offers lovely versatility, as the locket pendant is easily removed from the chain and can be attached to
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Marvelous Turquoise necklace with Tibetan Pendant
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
Silver pendant with a design of Tibetan Deer animals inlaid with Turquoise, in Buddhism, Deer symbolizes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14k Yellow Gold Pink Akoya Pearl Diamond Heart Nose Queen Rabbit Bunny Necklace
Located in Long Island City, NY
- 14k yellow lobster claw clasp with logo tag The Pearl Animal Farm Collection features exquisitely
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

René Lalique Plique-à-jour Enamel and Natural Pearl Breton Lion and Seaweed Pend
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Likely created circa 1903-1907, this plique-à-jour enamel and natural pearl pendant brooch with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Paul Eaton Sculpted Miniature Labrador Head in Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
sculpted sterling silver Labrador dog charm or pendant. Each bespoke animal pendant is meticulously
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2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Doberman Dog Head in Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
sculpted sterling silver Doberman dog charm or pendant. Each bespoke animal pendant is meticulously
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2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Antique Owl and Crescent moon pendant necklace, 15k gold and platinum, Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this beautiful and rare antique owl and crescent moon pendant
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Paul Eaton Sculpted Miniature Horse Head in a Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
sculpted sterling silver horse charm or pendant. Each bespoke animal pendant is meticulously carved
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2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

England 1885 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant with a Griffin. Beautiful pendant created in England in the late
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Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

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

Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliStyle Pink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
-air balloons by seven textural strands of faux-pearl-and-gold seed beads. These spherical stations are
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Antique Zuni Bear 77 Fetish Necklace Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American
Located in New York, NY
, PIPESTONE, MOTHER OF PEARL BEAR, ANIMAL FETISH NECKLACE WITH 77 SMALL FETISH ANIMALS AND A WONDERFUL LARGE
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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Turquoise, Pearl

1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
gold work freeform pendant/brooch with four freshwater "stick" pearls accented with five round white
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Owl Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Owl Black Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace This pearl has a particular
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2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
A stunning romantic Pendant in the form of a flying Bird carrying a Diamond and set with Seed Pearl
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Jeanne 1950s Gold, Pearl & Rhinestone Huge 4.5" Medallion Pin
Located in New York, NY
. Often Jeanne's creations are small and feature animals. This pieces in a very rare large scale design
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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Pearl, Gold Plate

Victorian era 18K gold diamond pink sapphire pearl double fly brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
of the wild world of the animal inspired jewelry, used to be worn as pendant or brooch during the
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Gaston Lafitte 1890 French Art Nouveau Griffin Brooch in 18kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
incused details to recreate all the details of this mythological animal. The most interesting thing in
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Napoleon Bonaparte C1800s 18k Gold, Enamel, Natural Pearl Openface Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch by Valère, Paris is an important
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Carved Chinese Amethyst Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
very ornate sterling silver clasp . Clasp /central pendant has deeply carved amethyst stone which is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Buzzanca Baroque South Sea Pearl White Diamond Gold Swan Animal Pendant Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
This one of a kind swan pendant is an exceptional example of Buzzanca unique animal collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Buzzanca South Sea Baroque Pearl Brown and White Diamond Horse Animal Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is a unique one of a kind Buzzanca animal collection piece. The Australian baroque pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Cat Feline Bear 18 Karat Gold Handmade Animal Pendant Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning unique piece. Mother of pearl pendant with an amazing cat / feline / animal shaped form
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Barnsley, GB
the molluscs to prompt the animal to produce a pearl. As the mollusc rolls the irritant around to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Pearl Cat Brooch / Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This adorable cat brooch is perfect for the animal lover. It is holder a pearl and has green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches

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Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Cat Brooch / Pendant
Pearl Cat Brooch / Pendant
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L 2.5 in
18 Karat Rose Gold with Diamond Animals and Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elephant Necklace’s trunk grasps onto the pendant’s chain. Finely-crafted to capture animals’ instinctive
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Typical Strong Design Art Nouveau Gold Necklace with Mistletoe Motive, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Balder, she made a pact with air, fire, water, earth, and every animal and plant on earth. She forgot
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Orchid Brooch in 18 Karats Matte Gold, Edwardian French Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
), surrounded by "whiplash" lines with alternating colors of gold. A pearl in tassel under the flower, set by 6
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold

Hippo White Diamond Australian Pearl Gold Pendant
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
. I choose the highest quality materials, white gold with an Australian pearl pendant the shape is
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Hippo White Diamond Australian Pearl Gold Pendant
Hippo White Diamond Australian Pearl Gold Pendant
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H 0.67 in W 0.6 in L 0.99 in
Baseball Player Chick Black Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I find it fun to create animals with pearls. In this case the chick is a baseball player. His hat
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Baseball Player Chick White Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I find it fun to create animals with pearls. In this case the chick is a baseball player. His hat
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Octopus Blue Sapphire White 18Kt Gold Australian Pearl Pendant / Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Octopus Blue Sapphire White 18Kt Gold Australian Pearl Pendant/Necklace I love animal, I love the
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Hedgehog Black Diamond Tahitian Pearl 18K White Gold Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This pendant is inspired by nature and my love of this small rare garden animal. The Hedgehog is a
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chameleon White Diamond Yellow Green Sapphire Tahiti Pearl Gold Pendant
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Tahiti pearl. It's colour inspired me as to what kind of stones I should choose: green and yellow in two
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire

18kt Red Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace Orange Sapphire Black Diamond Pig
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Pig Black Diamond Orange Sapphire 18kt Red Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace This nice pendant is made
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Duck Australian Pearl Red 18 Karat Gold Black Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I made a duck jewel with this wonderful and original shape Australian pearl of about 11x15 mm. He's
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Toucan Black Diamond White and Yellow 18Kt Gold Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Toucan Black Diamond White and Yellow 18Kt Gold Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace Handcrafted black
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Owl Diamond 18K Gold Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
The charm is inspired by my love of wild animals and nature, looking at this rare Australian pearl
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2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Owl Diamond 18K Gold Australian Pearl  Charm or Pendant Necklace
Owl Diamond 18K Gold Australian Pearl  Charm or Pendant Necklace
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H 1.15 in W 0.52 in D 0.52 in
Owl Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Owl Black Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace This pearl has a particular
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2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Rooster Black Diamond Red 18Kt Gold Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Rooster Black Diamond Red 18Kt Gold Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace I am fascinated by
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2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold

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Pearl Animal Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pearl animal pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a pearl animal pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A pearl animal pendant from Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Rossella Ugolini and Elaine Silverstein — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A pearl animal pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring pearl, from our inventory of 17, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and bead versions for sale. Finding a pearl animal pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pearl Animal Pendant?

On average, a pearl animal pendant at 1stDibs sells for $3,675, while they’re typically $232 on the low end and $13,188 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.