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Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary Gold Spiritual Religious Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario White Pearl Crucifix Cross Virgin Mary 14k Gold Religious Necklace Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
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W 0.75 in D 0.04 in L 0.87 in
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.75 in D 0.05 in L 0.87 in
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Mary in a veil; engraved Aline to the reverse and dated 26 Mars 1913. Unmarked but tested for 18 karat
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.06 in L 0.83 in
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Virgin Mary backed by a halo and surmounted by roses; engraved with a monogram for CS to the reverse and
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
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W 0.52 in D 0.06 in L 0.87 in
18K French solid yellow gold Virgin Mary - Catholic pendant - religious catholic
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning late Art Nouveau mother Mary charm. This wonderful charm depicts a
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k yellow gold Large Retro Virgin Mary charm - Heavy Vintage religious pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this XL Estate mother Mary charm. This royal charm depicts a lovely virgin Mary. A
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cute French vintage 18k yellow gold Virgin Mary charm - lovely religious pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Art Deco mother Mary charm. This wonderful charm depicts a squared shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spanish Virgin Mary Painting on Porcelain Framed in Gold Gilded Bronze Pendant
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Gothic Revival painting on porcelain plaque of an oval bust portrait of Virgin Mary
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

White Diamond Pearl Virgin Mary Mother Mary Medal Pendant Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pearl Virgin Mary Mother Mary Medal Pendant Turquoise Gold Filled Necklace 16" J
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Black Diamond Pearl Necklace Virgin Mary Medal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant White Pearl Labradorite Chain Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Labradorite, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Emerald Sterling Silver Sacred Medal Necklace Chain Spiritual Religious
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Sterling Silver Sacred Medal Necklace Chain Spiritual Religious Gold Filled Chain
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver

Ruby Cross Astrology Bronze Necklace Saint Medal Sterling Silver Religious
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
often uses Saints and Virgin Mary Medals, Crosses in her collections for spiritual and religious motifs
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Bronze

Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant and a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Bronze

Black Diamond Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Silver Exclusive piece with a Virgin Mary Medal in
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2010s American Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold-filled

Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Silver Emerald Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Oval Virgin Mary Silver Emerald Dauphin 22" Symbols or medals can become a
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Silver

Emerald Opal Medal Necklace Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arsenal for the spiritual. Since ancient times spiritual pendants, religious medals has been used to
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Miraculous Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miraculous Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Searching my
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Virgin Mary Medal Silver Chain Necklace White Diamond Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Silver Chain Necklace White Diamond J 18" Dauphin Exclusive piece with a Virgin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Miraculous Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miraculous Virgin Mary Necklace Blue Sapphire Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Searching my
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver

Opal Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Opal Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Gem Opal Coin Pendant 24" J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze

Virgin Mary Ruby Opal Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 14k Gold Plated Brass Medal and Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 10k Gold Plated Brass Medal and Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Virgi Mary Ruby Opal Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Opal Medal Virgin Mary Chain Necklace Designer: J Dauphin 14k Gold Plated Brass Medal and Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 pcs of Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Chunky Chain Necklace Bronze Gold Filled J Dauphin Exclusive
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Ruby Opal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Chain Necklace Ruby Opal J Dauphin Gold Plated Medal and Gold Filled Chain 24
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal Oval Pendant Emeralds Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin Symbols or medals can
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

White Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Necklace Chunky Chain Pendant J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in Prongs
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold-filled, Silver

White Diamond Pendant Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chain Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace France Sterling Silver Virgin Mary 16" Designer: J Dauphin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...

White Diamond Pendant Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chain Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace France Sterling Silver Virgin Mary 16" Designer: J Dauphin
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Opal Pink Sapphire J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace with two Medals Virgin Mary in Silver and Sacred Heart in Bronze, set with
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Iolite Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 pcs Iolite Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Crystal Virgin Mary Medal Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Blue Crystal Virgin Mary Medal Black Pearl Necklace Choker J Dauphin 16" Symbols or medals
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Emerald Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Choker Necklace Silver Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...

White Medal Virgin Mary Oval Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Medal Virgin Mary Oval Medal Chain Necklace J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin 10k Gold Plated
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, 10k Gold

White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Pearl Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary White Diamond Oval Medal Pearl Chain Necklace J Dauphin 24" Long can be made shorter
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Ruby Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Ruby Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace "Searching my
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Heart Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Heart Bronze Medal Necklace Chain Virgin Mary Pendant 28" Gold Filled Chain J Dauphin The
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze

Chain Necklace Medals Virgin Mary Heart Emerald Aquamarine J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace with two Medals The Round in Bronze has an Emerald and the Heart Silver Medal has an
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Labradorite Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary Medal Coin Pendant Labradorite Chain Necklace 18" J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Medal Chain Necklace Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace White Diamond Virgin Mary Chunky Chain J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Ster...

Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Pendant Virgin Mary White Diamond J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Ruby Virgin Mary Medal Pearl Cross Chain Necklace Silver Gold Pated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Virgin Mary Medal Pearl Cross Chain Necklace Silver Gold Pated Spiritual/ Religious Long Chain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Coin Necklace White Diamond Chain Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin Two White Diamond Set in
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Medal Chain Necklace Emerald Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chunky J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Emerald Virgin Mary Sterling Silver Chunky J Dauphin Exclusive piece with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, Silver

Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Black Diamond Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Black Diamond Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ruby Heart Virgin Mary Medal Coin Silver Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Virgin Mary Medal Coin Silver and Gold Filled Necklace Chain J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Gold

Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Black Diamond Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Miraculous Virgin Mary Black Diamond Silver J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Religious Mary Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact religious mary necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, silver and gold-filled, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 16 antique edition and 111 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect religious mary necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A religious mary necklace from J DAUPHIN, Fabergé and Karen Sugarman Designs — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any religious mary necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 41 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a religious mary necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Religious Mary Necklace?

On average, a religious mary necklace at 1stDibs sells for $890, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $23,827 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.