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Angara Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pendant with Ornate Bale in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pendant with Ornate Bale in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pendant with Ornate Bale in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Description: This enchanting Tahitian cultured pearl pendant is designed with an ornate bale. The milgrain on the glistening bale adds a beautiful detail to this 14K Solid Go...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold

Angara Solitaire Tahitian Cultured Pearl Swirl Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Solitaire Tahitian Cultured Pearl Swirl Pendant in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Solitaire Tahitian Cultured Pearl Swirl Pendant in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The solitaire Tahitian cultured pearl linked to the swirl bale exudes iridescent hues.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold

Angara Solitaire Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Swirl Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Solitaire Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Swirl Pendant in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Solitaire Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Swirl Pendant in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The solitaire Akoya cultured pearl linked to the swirl bale draws the eye with its deep and nacreous hue.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl and Green Enamel Lavaliere Pendant
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl and Green Enamel Lavaliere Pendant

Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl and Green Enamel Lavaliere Pendant

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

From a pearl set bale, a quatrefoil motif is suspended, with half pearls held within millegrain edged bezel settings.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Amethyst And Pearl Pendant Necklace
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Amethyst And Pearl Pendant Necklace

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Amethyst And Pearl Pendant Necklace

Located in Portland, England

ERA: Late 19th century MEASUREMENTS: approx. weight 15.8 grams, the length of the necklace: approx 30 cm, the length of the pendant approx 6 cm including a bale and a pearl dropper,...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

Bvlgari Bulgari ALL 18K GOLD Spinner Mother Pearl Pendant Necklace Chain 54.1g
Bvlgari Bulgari ALL 18K GOLD Spinner Mother Pearl Pendant Necklace Chain 54.1g

Bvlgari Bulgari ALL 18K GOLD Spinner Mother Pearl Pendant Necklace Chain 54.1g

By Bulgari

Located in Northbrook, IL

More details: Metal: 18k Gold Primary Stone: Mother of Pearl Measures: Pendant 1.65" with bale, chain can be worn at 16" or 18" Total Weight: 54.1 grams Condition: Good overall used...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian era Red Enamel & Seed Pearl Floral Pendant
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian era Red Enamel & Seed Pearl Floral Pendant

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian era Red Enamel & Seed Pearl Floral Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

A pearl-set bale completes the design, allowing the pendant to sit beautifully when worn, whether displayed on a fine gold chain or layered with other antique pieces.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Drop Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Drop Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Drop Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is designed in 14k solid gold with a delicately set pearl hanging from a bale. Pave set diamonds bedeck the floral crown to add just the right amount of sparkle to this solitaire ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Tahitian Cultured Pearl Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Tahitian Cultured Pearl Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Tahitian Cultured Pearl Solitaire Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Description: A sparkling diamond accent secured in a prong setting strikes a fascinating contrast with the Tahitian cultured pearl. The uniquely designed bale lends a touch o...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Spiral Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Spiral Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Spiral Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Give an elegant twist to your looks with this Freshwater cultured pearl pendant, crafted in 14k solid gold. The beautiful pearl is wrapped by a spiral metal loop and linked to a diam...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Amethyst Drop Pendant
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Amethyst Drop Pendant

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Amethyst Drop Pendant

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The pendant measures 22mm wide, 4mm deep and is 39mm long including the bale. Pearl size, estimated: 7mm x 5mm Amethyst weight, estimated: 0.07ct Gross weight: 1.3g Hallmarks: ...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900, Europe
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900, Europe

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant, Circa 1900, Europe

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This impressive antique diamond and pearl pendant suspended from an 18k white gold trace chain via an subtly flared hallmarked bale.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Diving Bell" Black Pearl Pendant with 14K Art Deco Top & 20" Paper Clip Chain
"Diving Bell" Black Pearl Pendant with 14K Art Deco Top & 20" Paper Clip Chain

"Diving Bell" Black Pearl Pendant with 14K Art Deco Top & 20" Paper Clip Chain

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Eytan Brandes used the head of an old stickpin to create the bale for this unique pearl pendant. The bale mirrors the pearl's goofy center "porthole," which, combined with it's slig...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Emerald & Tahitian Pearl "Snaky" Fob on Zoisite Necklace in 10K, 14K & 18K Gold
Emerald & Tahitian Pearl "Snaky" Fob on Zoisite Necklace in 10K, 14K & 18K Gold

Emerald & Tahitian Pearl "Snaky" Fob on Zoisite Necklace in 10K, 14K & 18K Gold

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Snake North is one of Eytan's original designs, usually seen as earrings, but this wee snake is acting as the link between the pendant's bale and the pearl cap. He's crowned with a ...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...

Aquamarine Demantoid Garnet Pearl and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910
Aquamarine Demantoid Garnet Pearl and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910

Aquamarine Demantoid Garnet Pearl and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The upper portion of this festoon incorporates four impressive seed pearls. The stunning central design of this pendant is encompassed with a graduating seed pearl decorated border,...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Angara Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Pear Ruby Drop Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Pear Ruby Drop Pendant in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Pear Ruby Drop Pendant in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Description: The Golden South Sea cultured pearl is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to an inverted pear-shaped ruby bale.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold with Diamonds & South Sea  Pearls
Art Nouveau Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold with Diamonds & South Sea  Pearls

Art Nouveau Style Drop Earrings in 18K Gold with Diamonds & South Sea Pearls

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Eytan converted the stickpin to a bale for a pearl fob, but he liked the design so much that he recreated it, about 25% bigger and in 18 karat gold.

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2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Gold
Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Gold

Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Gold

Located in New York, NY

The sapphires alternate with lovely white pearls. The circle hangs from a gorgeous diamond set bale.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Garnet Pearl Pendant Lavalier Necklace 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Motif
Art Deco Garnet Pearl Pendant Lavalier Necklace 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Motif

Art Deco Garnet Pearl Pendant Lavalier Necklace 14 Karat Gold Chandelier Motif

Located in New York, NY

The pendant has a lovely pearl set articulated bale at the top. The pendant is 14 Karat Gold.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carnelian Pearl Necklace Filigree 14 Karat White Gold Antique
Art Deco Carnelian Pearl Necklace Filigree 14 Karat White Gold Antique

Art Deco Carnelian Pearl Necklace Filigree 14 Karat White Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

The carnelian hangs from a delicate filigree design bale with a pearl and carnelian drop. The Art Deco design of the necklace is just divine.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot and Pearl Pendant and Brooch
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot and Pearl Pendant and Brooch

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot and Pearl Pendant and Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The pendant is complete with a pearl-set bale which can be removed from its hook, allowing it to be worn as a brooch.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Fairy Angel Pendant Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Mother of Pearl
Antique Fairy Angel Pendant Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Mother of Pearl

Antique Fairy Angel Pendant Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Mother of Pearl

Located in New York, NY

The pendant is surrounded by a halo of seed pearls. The bale is further set with Rose Cut Diamonds.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross
Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross

Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross

Located in New York, NY

Original bale of substantial size centered with a dimunitive cabochon banded agate flanked by natural pearls.

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Pink Sapphire, Onyx, Pearl & 18K Gold Pendant - France - 20th Century
Art Deco Pink Sapphire, Onyx, Pearl & 18K Gold Pendant - France - 20th Century

Art Deco Pink Sapphire, Onyx, Pearl & 18K Gold Pendant - France - 20th Century

Located in Chatham, CA

Art Deco 18K yellow gold circle pendant - the perimeter with 20 heart shaped bezel set Pink Sapphires (each 3.5 mm. x 4 mm. x 2.5 mm. deep - approximately 0.23 carats each - 4.6 cara...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain
Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY FLOWER MOTIF ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT SET WITH STERLING SILVER AND MARCASITES IN...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 60 ct Rock Crystal Garnet Pendant
Antique Victorian 60 ct Rock Crystal Garnet Pendant

Antique Victorian 60 ct Rock Crystal Garnet Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

Some like it hot and dramatic which is an accurate description of this large 60ct Victorian Rock Crystal, Garnet and Natural Pearl Pendant. If that is not enough magic, add an origin...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch
Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch

Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch

By Original by Robert

Located in New York, NY

Hand made with vari shaped crystals and faux pearls. Has a bale for use as a pendant as well. 1.5" x 1.25".

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Turquoise Scarab Egyptian Revival Necklace with Gold Nuggets, Coral
Turquoise Scarab Egyptian Revival Necklace with Gold Nuggets, Coral

Turquoise Scarab Egyptian Revival Necklace with Gold Nuggets, Coral

By Bracken Jewelers

Located in Santa Monica, CA

- Materials: Hand-carved turquoise scarab with pearl eyes, 18K bezel, 22K bale, 24K and 22K gold nuggets, 18K yellow gold toggle clasp - Length: 16 inches - Crafted in Los Angeles,...

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2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

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Georgian Emerald Pearl Diamond Padlock with Matching Chain
Georgian Emerald Pearl Diamond Padlock with Matching Chain

Georgian Emerald Pearl Diamond Padlock with Matching Chain

Located in New York, NY

It also features the matching pearl bale, which makes the pendant more complete.

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Antique 1810s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Lovely Pink Baroque Pearl Drop Necklace
Lovely Pink Baroque Pearl Drop Necklace

Lovely Pink Baroque Pearl Drop Necklace

By Helen Ringus

Located in TRYON, NC

This wonderful necklace is made of 10 x 14 mm baroque fresh water pink pearls with a 14kt white gold and diamond pearl cap and bale.

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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine, Pearl, and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Art Deco Aquamarine, Pearl, and Diamond Platinum Pendant

Art Deco Aquamarine, Pearl, and Diamond Platinum Pendant

Located in Aurora, Ontario

This pearl measures: 7.24mm The pendant, chain, and bale, are made from platinum.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Grey Colour Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Grey Colour Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold

Grey Colour Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold

Located in Melbourne, AU

A 16.4 mm grey colour Tahitian Pearl and diamond pendant in 18k white gold. The pearl pendant is in bale setting and the bale is encrusted in micro diamonds.

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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Gold Picture Pendant Locket, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Gold Picture Pendant Locket, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Gold Picture Pendant Locket, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A border of Turquoise’s and Pearls adorn this fabulous locket and crown the top of the bale as well.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold

Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold

Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Melbourne, AU

A White Australian South Sea Pearl and diamond pendant in 18k Yellow gold. The pendant is of kite shape with diamonds pave at the opposite side of the bale.

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2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
White Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold

White Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold

Located in Melbourne, AU

The bale is also set with diamond pave. The pearl is white in colour with pink overtone.

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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.15, Japanese Pearl Charm Carat 12.67, Necklace
18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.15, Japanese Pearl Charm Carat 12.67, Necklace

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.15, Japanese Pearl Charm Carat 12.67, Necklace

Unavailable

H 0.78 in W 0.7 in D 0.55 in L 31.49 in

18 Karat Rose Gold Gr. 13.15, Japanese Pearl Charm Carat 12.67, Necklace

By Federica Rettore

Located in Milan, IT

The design of the Charm is inspired from a natural Pistacio molded into 18 karat rose gold holding in the center a Japanese Cultured Pearl Carat 12,67; The Pistacio Pearl Charm has a...

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2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond and Tahitian Gray Pearl Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold on Chain
Diamond and Tahitian Gray Pearl Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold on Chain

Diamond and Tahitian Gray Pearl Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold on Chain

Located in Red Bank, NJ

This Pretty Pendant is Done in 18 Karat White Gold With Pave Set Diamonds On The Front Of Bale And Pearl Cap Holding An Approximately 12 Millimeter Baroque Tahitian Pearl.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Medium Sunset I Pendant with Abalone and Mother of Pearl

Medium Sunset I Pendant with Abalone and Mother of Pearl

Located in Great Neck, NY

Medium Sunset I With Abalone, White & Yellow Mother of Pearl, & Diamond Pendant on Diamond bale with Chain, 0.51 Ct Approximately 23.5 mm diameter x 31.5 mm including bale Availabl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Pearl 15 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch
Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Pearl 15 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch

Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Pearl 15 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The central Garnet is 1.50ct the bottom Garnet is 0.65ct. Even Pearls are set into the Gold bale. Pearls have a wonderful lustre with a rich creamy tone, they are lovely lustrous a...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold

Frederic Sage Medium Koi Pendant with Abalone and White Mother of Pearl Pendant
Frederic Sage Medium Koi Pendant with Abalone and White Mother of Pearl Pendant

Frederic Sage Medium Koi Pendant with Abalone and White Mother of Pearl Pendant

By Frederic Sage

Located in Great Neck, NY

Medium Koi Pendant With Abalone And White Mother Of Pearl Pendant On Polish Bale With Mini Paper Clip Chain, 0.26 Ct, (approximately 24 mm diameter / 31mm including bale) Available ...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Victorian Suffragette Floral Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Suffragette Floral Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Suffragette Floral Pendant 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Green is for give, white is for women and violet is for votes. The bale has two Pearls encrusted into it. All set in a 9ct Gold floral like gallery which shows fabulous workmanship...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold

14 Karat Gold Mischievous Devil Elf Circle Pendant
14 Karat Gold Mischievous Devil Elf Circle Pendant

14 Karat Gold Mischievous Devil Elf Circle Pendant

Located in METAIRIE, LA

Stamped "14K" on bale. *Electronically tested for metal purity.

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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frederic Sage Small Koi Fish Pendant with Abalone Tail

Frederic Sage Small Koi Fish Pendant with Abalone Tail

Located in Great Neck, NY

Small Koi Pendant Fish With Abalone Tail On White Mother Of Pearl Pendant On Polish Bale And Chain, 0.21 Ct Approximately 18 mm dia / 26 MM including bale Available in other metal/...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Renewal Pendant

Renewal Pendant

Unavailable

Renewal Pendant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

MATERIALS 18-Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl DIMENSIONS Length: 2.2" (including bale) Width: 1.3" DETAILS Secure Bail can Connect with any Chain or Necklace

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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mabe Pear Shaped Freeform Pearl Pendant 14 Karat Bale Retracts
Mabe Pear Shaped Freeform Pearl Pendant 14 Karat Bale Retracts

Mabe Pear Shaped Freeform Pearl Pendant 14 Karat Bale Retracts

Located in New York, NY

26 x 18mm Pear Shaped Mabe Pearl Pendant. Pendant: 41 x 21mm (including bale) Bale is retractable.

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Large Round Yellow Gold Filigree Pearl Brooch Pendant with Hinged Bale
Victorian Large Round Yellow Gold Filigree Pearl Brooch Pendant with Hinged Bale

Victorian Large Round Yellow Gold Filigree Pearl Brooch Pendant with Hinged Bale

Located in Tustin, CA

Lovely antique, late Victorian, handmade 14 karat gold filigree brooch pin pendant from the late 1800s is large, round and convex shaped, featuring 31 round, lustrous golden hued sal...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 karat Turquoise & Pearl Locket Pendant with Bale and Plaited Hair, circa 1860
9 karat Turquoise & Pearl Locket Pendant with Bale and Plaited Hair, circa 1860

9 karat Turquoise & Pearl Locket Pendant with Bale and Plaited Hair, circa 1860

Located in Baltimore, MD

9K Turquoise and pearl pendant with integrated matching turquoise studded large bale and original crystal front on a 9K back.

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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Golden 17mm South Sea Pearl with Black Diamond Bale in 14K Gold with 18K Chain
Golden 17mm South Sea Pearl with Black Diamond Bale in 14K Gold with 18K Chain

Golden 17mm South Sea Pearl with Black Diamond Bale in 14K Gold with 18K Chain

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Combining a great new bale design by Eytan Brandes with a great big golden South Sea pearl, this knockout pendant is modern, unique (literally, there's only one), and immediately eye...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Chris Bales Elligators Sterling Silver Cameo Pendant #12791
Chris Bales Elligators Sterling Silver Cameo Pendant #12791

Chris Bales Elligators Sterling Silver Cameo Pendant #12791

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver carved cameo pendant designed by Chris Bales for Elligators. Bezel set round cameo featuring a woman's head in profile under a bezel set grey pearl.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Starburst Pearl Pin Pendant
Victorian Starburst Pearl Pin Pendant

Victorian Starburst Pearl Pin Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18k yellow gold pin/pendant, starburst design that is raised at the center, decorated with layers of lustrous pearls and accented with rose cut diamonds. The pin back can be unscrewe...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Beautiful Pearl Sapphire Diamond Tassel Necklace
Beautiful Pearl Sapphire Diamond Tassel Necklace

Beautiful Pearl Sapphire Diamond Tassel Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful piece features a pearl, sapphire, and diamond (apx. 0.74 carats) tassel on a pearl beaded necklace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Pendant/Brooch

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Pendant/Brooch

Located in San Antonio, TX

18k gold pendant/brooch with black enamel in a greek key design motif, flanked by old-cut diamonds and surrounded by baroque pearls. French marks. With removable bale and hinged loop.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Locket Pendant
Victorian Ruby, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Locket Pendant

Victorian Ruby, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Locket Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An elongated cushion of 18 karat yellow gold is appointed with old mine cut diamonds, a deep pink ruby, royal blue enamel and lustrous pearls. The bale is a charming three-dimensiona...

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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Pearl Diamond and Green Enamel Locket Pendant
Victorian Pearl Diamond and Green Enamel Locket Pendant

Victorian Pearl Diamond and Green Enamel Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Condition: Used (very good) Weight: 5.5 grams Dimensions: 24mm x 19mm x 7.5mm (not including bale) Pearls: 7 (3mm) Diamonds: 5 (1mm) Tested As: 18ct Gold Period: Victorian Box: Plai...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" trace chain via a tapering pearl decorated bale emanating from the knot of the bow.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Clam Shell Locket Charm
Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Clam Shell Locket Charm

Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Clam Shell Locket Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a deeply ridged clam shell Opens on a hinge to reveal a 3.0 mm round natural freshwater pearl Completed by jump ring bale Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Measure...

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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Aquamarine Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant Drop Necklace
Art Nouveau Aquamarine Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant Drop Necklace

Art Nouveau Aquamarine Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant Drop Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a stylized heart-shaped pendant featuring highly rendered whiplash with scrolled elements With a claw set aquamarine cabochon measuring 6mm in diameter Accented with seed...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Peridot, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Peridot, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Peridot, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

This charming Edwardian pendant is circular in design, with seed pearls studding the openwork edge in pairs. The pendant sports a seed pearl set bale and 3 gem set droppers, which ar...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Floral Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Floral Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Floral Necklace, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

The attention to detail is stunning, with the pearls continuing into the pendant bale. The pendant is accompanied by an antique 9 carat yellow gold trace chain with a subtle and secu...

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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet and pearl Crescent and Shamrock pendant, 9k gold
Antique Garnet and pearl Crescent and Shamrock pendant, 9k gold

Antique Garnet and pearl Crescent and Shamrock pendant, 9k gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

It has an integral pearl set bale. This beautifully designed pendant brings together two symbols in one piece.

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Pendant and Brooch
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Pendant and Brooch

Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Pendant and Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The pendant is complete with a pearl-set bale which can be removed from its hook, allowing it to be worn as a brooch.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

Please note, the chain you see in the photos is for display only, and not included. The pearl-set bale is not original to the piece, as the original bale had been lost to time.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Japanese Pink Akoya Pearl Sapphire Diamond Tassel Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Japanese Pink Akoya Pearl Sapphire Diamond Tassel Earrings 18 Karat White Gold

Japanese Pink Akoya Pearl Sapphire Diamond Tassel Earrings 18 Karat White Gold

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

These fun earrings feature 40 strands of enhanced Japanese pink Akoya Pearls with a diamond bale, 0.30 atw, and pink sapphire caps weighing 4 atw, in 18k white gold.

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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Pendant and Brooch
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Pendant and Brooch

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Pendant and Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The pendant is complete with a pearl-set bale which can be removed from its hook, allowing it to be worn as a brooch.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique amethyst and natural pearl pendant
Antique amethyst and natural pearl pendant

Antique amethyst and natural pearl pendant

Located in Aspen, CO

Charming Victorian pendant possessing an approximately 40 ct. rose-cut fine amethyst surrounded by natural pearls and with a natural pearl, matching, flip-up/down, bale, (31 natural ...

Black Tahitian Cultured Pearl Diamond Pendant Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Estate
Black Tahitian Cultured Pearl Diamond Pendant Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Estate

Black Tahitian Cultured Pearl Diamond Pendant Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Estate

Located in Torrance, CA

The two large black South Sea pearls make a statement. The bale measures 5mm wide and can accommodate a thin to medium thickness chain.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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

Victorian Peridot Seed Pearl Pink Sapphire Floral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Peridot Seed Pearl Pink Sapphire Floral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Victorian Peridot Seed Pearl Pink Sapphire Floral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian peridot seed pearl and pink sapphire floral 9 karat yellow gold necklace Designed as a flower, set to its centre with a round cut pink sapphire and surrounded by three h...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl “Madonna and Child” Pendant
Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl “Madonna and Child” Pendant

Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl “Madonna and Child” Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The front features a three-sided mother of pearl plaque depicting the Madonna and child. It is framed by a detailed halo of rose cut diamonds and seed pearls, with a diamond bale and...

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Vintage 1910s Necklace Enhancers

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18k Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque Diamond Onyx Platinum 18 Karat Gold French Flower Garden Pendant
Belle Époque Diamond Onyx Platinum 18 Karat Gold French Flower Garden Pendant

Belle Époque Diamond Onyx Platinum 18 Karat Gold French Flower Garden Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant comprised of onyx inset in platinum-topped, millegrained, circular frame depicting flowers, rake and spade Bead set through out with rose cut diamonds and accented by two fr...

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Circa 1920s Carved Coral Cameo Pendant in Elaborate Frame
Circa 1920s Carved Coral Cameo Pendant in Elaborate Frame

Circa 1920s Carved Coral Cameo Pendant in Elaborate Frame

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The cameo itself measures just about an inch, however, with the frame, bale and pearl drop, the pendant is an overall 3.5 inches long.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Coral, Diamond, White Gold

"Raphael" Pearl Fob with 18 Karat Gold Bale
"Raphael" Pearl Fob with 18 Karat Gold Bale

"Raphael" Pearl Fob with 18 Karat Gold Bale

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

11.8 pearl with 18 karat gold bale. Includes rubber cord chain.

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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Napoleon III Coral & Pearl Pendant & Locket - Coral Bale - France - Circa 1860
Napoleon III Coral & Pearl Pendant & Locket - Coral Bale - France - Circa 1860

Napoleon III Coral & Pearl Pendant & Locket - Coral Bale - France - Circa 1860

Located in Chatham, CA

Antique Napoleon III carved coral and cultured pearl pendant and locket with coral bale - custom made - inset gold tone locket verso with glazed and hinged door (likely intended for ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Gilt Metal

Tahitian Pearl with Art Nouveau Bale Set with Green Tourmaline on Gold Chain
Tahitian Pearl with Art Nouveau Bale Set with Green Tourmaline on Gold Chain

Tahitian Pearl with Art Nouveau Bale Set with Green Tourmaline on Gold Chain

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

We repurposed an old stickpin, converting it to the bale for a Tahitian baroque pearl, near-round but with a distinctive center ridge.

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2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Heart Pendant with Hinged Bale
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Heart Pendant with Hinged Bale

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Heart Pendant with Hinged Bale

By MAVITO NEWYORK

Located in New York, NY

The pendant has a large hinged blue enamel bale allowing it to be worn on a chain , beads, or perhaps a strand of pearls.

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1990s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Amethyst Pearl Pendant
Gold Amethyst Pearl Pendant

Gold Amethyst Pearl Pendant

Located in New York, NY

18k Gold pendant with Amethyst - 33 x 28 x 14.2mm, Pearls. Measures - 54mm long (with bale) x 33mm wide.

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20th Century More Jewelry

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold & Diamond "Rosebud" Centerpiece
Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold & Diamond "Rosebud" Centerpiece

Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold & Diamond "Rosebud" Centerpiece

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This one-of-a-kind necklace features a center drop pendant with a large Tahitian pearl topped by a bale converted from an old 14 karat gold & diamond stickpin.

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Baroque Silver Tahitian Pearl "Rhaegar" Pendant in 18K on Labradorite Chain
Baroque Silver Tahitian Pearl "Rhaegar" Pendant in 18K on Labradorite Chain

Baroque Silver Tahitian Pearl "Rhaegar" Pendant in 18K on Labradorite Chain

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Eytan wanted to emphasize the pearl's elongated, baroque shape and outstanding natural color, so he "dripped" rich 18 karat gold over the pearl's pointy top and mirrored the pearl's ...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Labradorite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Elephant Pendant
Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Elephant Pendant

Elizabeth Locke 19k Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Elephant Pendant

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The frame further accented by eight small cultured pearls around the exterior. Hinged bale with safety clip.

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Baroque Tahitian Pearl 18 Karat Hammered Gold Enhancer Necklace
Elizabeth Locke Baroque Tahitian Pearl 18 Karat Hammered Gold Enhancer Necklace

Elizabeth Locke Baroque Tahitian Pearl 18 Karat Hammered Gold Enhancer Necklace

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Long and substantial cable chain necklace features a hammered finish and a lobster clasp Suspending an enhancer drop featuring a ringed semi-baroque Tahitian pearl drop Measuring 1...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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

Antique Aquamarine drop pendant, 15k yellow gold, Pearl
Antique Aquamarine drop pendant, 15k yellow gold, Pearl

Antique Aquamarine drop pendant, 15k yellow gold, Pearl

Located in NEWARK, GB

The pendant has an integral pearl set bale leading to the top of the pendant, an openwork oval with a lovely blue oval cut Aquamarine set to the centre.

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

15mm Barrel-Shaped Tahitian Pearl Fob in Gold with Aquamarine Gemstone Chain
15mm Barrel-Shaped Tahitian Pearl Fob in Gold with Aquamarine Gemstone Chain

15mm Barrel-Shaped Tahitian Pearl Fob in Gold with Aquamarine Gemstone Chain

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Second, those ridges. Could a pearl match its bale better? Third, that color: From black with strong green and blue overtones to glossy white, but the color change isn't gradual...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Victorian Garnet Pearl Heart Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Antique Gold
Victorian Garnet Pearl Heart Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Antique Gold

Victorian Garnet Pearl Heart Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Antique Gold

Located in New York, NY

The open work knife edge pendant is classic Victorian jewelry design. The pendant has a pearl set bale. The Garnet and Pearl Heart is a delicate romantic jewel full of the romance ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

16mm Tahitian Pearl "Cinch" Pendant in Rose Gold with Sapphire Bead Chain
16mm Tahitian Pearl "Cinch" Pendant in Rose Gold with Sapphire Bead Chain

16mm Tahitian Pearl "Cinch" Pendant in Rose Gold with Sapphire Bead Chain

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This gorgeous, glossy blue-black-silver-pink baroque Tahitian pearl is topped with an old chain cincher, cleverly converted to a bale by Eytan Brandes.

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...

Victorian Turquoise Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Vintage Pendant
Victorian Turquoise Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Vintage Pendant

Victorian Turquoise Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Vintage Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Accented by 2.0 to 4.0 mm half-round pearls surrounding central turquoise. Arranged as quatrefoils with additional pearls in bale - all prong set.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Victorian Lavalier Seed Pearl Amethyst Necklace 1860s
14 Karat Gold Victorian Lavalier Seed Pearl Amethyst Necklace 1860s

14 Karat Gold Victorian Lavalier Seed Pearl Amethyst Necklace 1860s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Center is a bezel set Amethyst with delicate seed pearls scattered. 1 Dangling seed pearl. Measuring 1.82 inches top of bale to seed pearl.

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Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pearl Bale For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl bale for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 214 antique edition and 65 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pearl bale may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a pearl bale has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Eytan Brandes, Kent Raible and Victor Mayer are consistently popular. A pearl bale can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 184 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and bead cut versions available here, too. Finding a pearl bale for sale for women should be easy, but there are 104 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pearl Bale?

The price for a pearl bale starts at $87 and tops out at $71,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,999.

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.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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