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Pearl Grapes Pendant

14k Gold & Pearl Grape Pendant circa 1940s
14k Gold & Pearl Grape Pendant circa 1940s

14k Gold & Pearl Grape Pendant circa 1940s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This exquisite 14k Gold & Pearl Grape Pendant from the circa 1940s exemplifies timeless

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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

14K White Gold Pearl Grape Cluster Pendant
14K White Gold Pearl Grape Cluster Pendant

14K White Gold Pearl Grape Cluster Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This charming 1950s grape cluster pendant in 14K white gold combines the classic beauty of pearls

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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Pendant Sterling Silver. Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Pendant Necklace.
Mikimoto Pendant Sterling Silver. Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Pendant Necklace.

Mikimoto Pendant Sterling Silver. Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Pendant Necklace.

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

An amazing addition to your collection. Very rare MIKIMOTO Sterling Silver Pearl Grape Vine

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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Brooch Sterling Silver. Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Pendant PIN.
Mikimoto Brooch Sterling Silver. Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Pendant PIN.

Mikimoto Brooch Sterling Silver. Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Pendant PIN.

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

An amazing addition to your collection. Very rare MIKIMOTO Sterling Silver Pearl Grape Vine Brooch

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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Necklace. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Amethyst Grape Vine pendant.
Mikimoto Necklace. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Amethyst Grape Vine pendant.

Mikimoto Necklace. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Amethyst Grape Vine pendant.

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

An amazing addition to your collection. Very rare 18k White Gold Amethyst and Pearl MIKIMOTO Grape

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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Necklace. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Cluster pendant.
Mikimoto Necklace. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Cluster pendant.

Mikimoto Necklace. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Grape Vine Cluster pendant.

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

An amazing addition to your collection. Very rare 18k Yellow Gold and Pearls MIKIMOTO Grape Motif

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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold and Akoya 5mm Pearl Grape Cluster Pin/Pendant
14k Yellow Gold and Akoya 5mm Pearl Grape Cluster Pin/Pendant

14k Yellow Gold and Akoya 5mm Pearl Grape Cluster Pin/Pendant

Located in Lexington, KY

This large grapevine pendant is made with hand carved 14k yellow gold leafs and 24 5mm Akoya pearls

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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold
Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold

Located in New York, NY

PENDANT NECKLACE IS IN THE FORM OF A CLUSTER OF GRAPES HANGING FROM THE VINE. THE GRAPES ARE A CLUSTER OF

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Rose, Green Gold Pearl Grape Leaf Diamond Pendant, Victorian
Antique 14 Karat Rose, Green Gold Pearl Grape Leaf Diamond Pendant, Victorian

Antique 14 Karat Rose, Green Gold Pearl Grape Leaf Diamond Pendant, Victorian

Located in Wallkill, NY

. Black pearls make up the grapes. The pendant measures 1.47 in. x 1.19 in. The chain is 17.25 in. long

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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Lawrence Vrba Pearl & Crystal Necklace with Detachable Grape Cluster Brooch
Lawrence Vrba Pearl & Crystal Necklace with Detachable Grape Cluster Brooch

Lawrence Vrba Pearl & Crystal Necklace with Detachable Grape Cluster Brooch

By Lawrence Vrba

Located in New York, NY

detachable grape cluster pendant brooch, which has a charcoal grey finish. The brooch's grape leaves are set

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl

Freshwater Pearl Grape Cluster Necklace with Ruby Accents 14k Yellow Gold
Freshwater Pearl Grape Cluster Necklace with Ruby Accents 14k Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl Grape Cluster Necklace with Ruby Accents 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearl & Ruby Pearl Size: 5MM Metal: 14k Yellow Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stanley Hagler Vintage Long White Pearls Fruit Grape Leaf Lariat Necklace Belt
Stanley Hagler Vintage Long White Pearls Fruit Grape Leaf Lariat Necklace Belt

Stanley Hagler Vintage Long White Pearls Fruit Grape Leaf Lariat Necklace Belt

By Stanley Hagler

Located in Wokingham, England

Stanley Hagler Vintage 1950s Versatile Extra Long White Beads Pearls Dangle Drop 2 Fruit Grape Leaf

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870
Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870

Victorian Grape Earrings Pendant Suite 14k Gold Black Onyx Etruscan Revival 1870

Located in New York, NY

A SUITE OF GRAPE MOTIF VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL EARRINGS WITH THE MATCHING PENDANT/BROOCH. THE

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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Grape Pendant with Pearls and Tsavorites
Grape Pendant with Pearls and Tsavorites

Grape Pendant with Pearls and Tsavorites

By Joanna Dahdah

Located in Beirut, LB

A cluster of Tahiti pearls covered by a Tsavorite encrusted grape leave set in 18k brushed gold

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Grape Cluster Pearl Pendant Necklace
Grape Cluster Pearl Pendant Necklace

Grape Cluster Pearl Pendant Necklace

Located in Coral Gables, FL

18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Necklace Featuring a 3D Cultured Pearl Grape Cluster Pendant with

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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl Vine Grapes Pendant, circa 1910s
Edwardian Natural Pearl Vine Grapes Pendant, circa 1910s

Edwardian Natural Pearl Vine Grapes Pendant, circa 1910s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Vine Grapes Pendant, ca. 1910s A beautiful and

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Grape Vine Pendant Necklace
Antique Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Grape Vine Pendant Necklace

Antique Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Grape Vine Pendant Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

stations Suspending a stylized grape bushel pendant with an ornately scrolled gold stem and textured

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Vintage 1920s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

【Crown Radiance】One-of-a-Kind Baby Akoya Pearl Grape Cluster Pendant Necklace
【Crown Radiance】One-of-a-Kind Baby Akoya Pearl Grape Cluster Pendant Necklace

【Crown Radiance】One-of-a-Kind Baby Akoya Pearl Grape Cluster Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

as a token of wealth and fortune, each pearl is nestled among delicately frosted grape leaves and

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Art Nouveau Seed Pearl Necklace Grape Cluster Enamel Antique Yellow Gold Bar
Art Nouveau Seed Pearl Necklace Grape Cluster Enamel Antique Yellow Gold Bar

Art Nouveau Seed Pearl Necklace Grape Cluster Enamel Antique Yellow Gold Bar

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

An authentic antique Art Nouveau seed pearl necklace centered by a lustrous grape cluster framed by

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Gold Grape Vine Pendant
Pearl and Gold Grape Vine Pendant

Pearl and Gold Grape Vine Pendant

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold pendant in the shape of a grape vine. The leaves are made from rose cut diamonds open set in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Grapes Motif Pendant
Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Grapes Motif Pendant

Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Grapes Motif Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A cluster of seed pearls mimic in three dimensions the look of a bunch of grapes, set in silver

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Arts and Crafts Pearl Grape Cluster Brooch Pendant
Arts and Crafts Pearl Grape Cluster Brooch Pendant

Arts and Crafts Pearl Grape Cluster Brooch Pendant

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Arts and Crafts Pearl Grape Cluster Brooch/Pendant 14-karat gold Arts and Crafts grape cluster

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Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Large Pearl Diamond Grape Leaf Gold Pendant Necklace
Large Pearl Diamond Grape Leaf Gold Pendant Necklace

Large Pearl Diamond Grape Leaf Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid century 1950's 14k white gold handmade wire large grape leaf diamond pin pendant. Can be worn

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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Grape Vine Pearl Necklace
Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Grape Vine Pearl Necklace

Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Grape Vine Pearl Necklace

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Grape Vine Pearl and emerald Necklace Retail $2900

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2010s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Cabochon Handmade Fillegree Pendant with Pearls, 18 Karat Gold
Amethyst Cabochon Handmade Fillegree Pendant with Pearls, 18 Karat Gold

Amethyst Cabochon Handmade Fillegree Pendant with Pearls, 18 Karat Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Feel like a queen when wearing this beautiful amethyst and pearl pendant! The "concord grape

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cultured and Tahitian Pearl Hanging Grapes White Gold Pendant Brooch
Diamond Cultured and Tahitian Pearl Hanging Grapes White Gold Pendant Brooch

Diamond Cultured and Tahitian Pearl Hanging Grapes White Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A diamond, cultured and Tahitian pearl hanging grapes 14 karat white gold pendant brooch. Designed

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Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Georg Jensen Gilded Sterling Silver 1996 Annual Pendant Necklace with Pearl
Georg Jensen Gilded Sterling Silver 1996 Annual Pendant Necklace with Pearl

Georg Jensen Gilded Sterling Silver 1996 Annual Pendant Necklace with Pearl

By Georg Jensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen Gilded Sterling Silver 1996 Annual Pendant Necklace with Grape and Pearl Pendant. The

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1990s Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Bunch of Grapes Pearl Pendant
Victorian Bunch of Grapes Pearl Pendant

Victorian Bunch of Grapes Pearl Pendant

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A platinum, rose gold and vari-coloured natural pearl pendant designed as a bunch of grapes with

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Platinum

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Pearl Grapes Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pearl grapes pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a pearl grapes 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 20th Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearl grapes pendant over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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 bead and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for a pearl grapes pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pearl Grapes Pendant?

On average, a pearl grapes pendant at 1stDibs sells for $1,400, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $8,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 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.

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