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Boivin Mid-Century Rock Crystal Ruby Emerald Heart-Shaped Pendant
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
designed pieces meant for everyday use. The heart-shaped rock crystal pendant decorated across the front
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

An Antique Gold and Silver Heart Pendant with Rock Crystal and diamondsDiamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heart-shaped rock crystal pendant with an 18-carat gold and silver laurel motif along the top of
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Berca 0.56 Karat White Diamond Hand Inlaid Rock Crystal Platinum Heart Pendant
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
A very chic, timeless, yet not traditional Heart Pendant featuring a natural rock crystal hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Gold and silver heart locket with diamond and rock crystal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and silver locket pendant (or brooch with brooch fitting) in a stylized heart or
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Pendant in Yellow Gold with 1 Tsavorite and 1 Rock Crystal and Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
, 5.5mm, 0,85ct) + 1x carved Rock Crystal (15x15mm) + 33x Diamonds (G/VS, 1.4mm, 0.45ct). With a clip
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire & Citrine Pendant & Earrings Set
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and chic, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire & Citrine Pendant Necklace & Earrings set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
-2 round and baguette diamonds. The central portion is natural carved rock crystal quartz bezel set
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K Filigree Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace with Cast Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Rare Crystal Rock Gilt Metal Necklace by Goossens c 1983
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
chunky hammered link crystal rock chain necklace is designed with a dangling pendant glass orb encased
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Hand Carved Rock Crystal Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
Hand-carved and handmade, this pendant represents a heart seashell in Rock Crystal. The stone is
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
heart of the pendant rests a captivating pear mixed-cut ruby, a fiery gemstone reminiscent of passion
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal "Love" Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Love Pendant made by Maison Goossens in sterling silver with
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1990s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal "Love" Pendant
Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal "Love" Pendant
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H 28 in W 1.75 in L 2 in
Chopard Happy Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Bellmore, NY
the heart of the pendant, Chopard's signature "Happy Diamonds" concept takes center stage. Encased
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Pendant. Adorn with blue pink and a green crystal rock in the center
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Pendant
Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Pendant
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H 2.5 in W 2.25 in
Renaissance Reliquary Pendant with Pearl and Enameling
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY PENDANT WITH PEARL Spain or Spanish Netherlands, c. 1620 Gold, rock crystal, enamel
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Antique 1620s Spanish Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Carrera y Carrera Love 18k Yellow Gold Pendant, 10076564
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
with yellow gold angel figure and heart-shaped crystal rock pendant . Length: 23 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Spanish Jet Amulet Pendant with Figa
Located in Chicago, IL
is even gem-studded. Comparable objects occur in equally sumptuous materials such as rock crystal
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Antique Spanish Jet Amulet Pendant with Figa
Antique Spanish Jet Amulet Pendant with Figa
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W 3.35 in D 0.71 in L 1.93 in
Versatile Made in Italy Awarded Wellness Gold Pendant with Interchangeable Gems
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
in running water for 5 minutes or by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Onyx, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Go...

Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Made in Italy Crysoprase 18k Gold Pendant
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Aventurine Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Pendant
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Carnelian Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Pendant
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

One-off 18K Gold Made in Italy Alexandrite Rhodonite Healing Pendant Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
them in running water for 5 minutes or by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Alexandrite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Judith Ripka Yellow Gold, Emerald, Diamond and Rock Crystal Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, rock crystal, emerald and diamond necklace and two (2) pendants, Judith
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubelite 0.12c White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rubelite suspends frosted fan shape Rock Crystal pendant set on a bezel Handcrafted in 18 karats Yellow
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Amethyst Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
you can see on one of the photo. This pendant also comes in rock crystal, citrine, rose quartz. The
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Amethyst Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
Hand Carved Amethyst Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 1.11 in D 0.43 in L 1.19 in
Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
exist as you can see on one of the photo. This pendant also comes in rock crystal, citrine, amethyst
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2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
Hand Carved Rose Quartz Large Heart Shell 22 Karat Gold Pendant
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W 1.11 in D 0.43 in L 1.19 in
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace Goldsmith's old warehouse. Unused
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace With rock crystal Really big and showy. New unused
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

18k Gold Made in Italy Onyx Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Tiger Eye Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Jasper Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Lace Agate Changeable Gem Revolving Loop Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Hematite Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Rose Quartz Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Carnelian, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Made in Italy Agate Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by keeping them next to a rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

Sodalite Changeable Gem Revolving Loops Essence 18k Gold Made in Italy Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
rock crystal overnight. Please contact me for a custom model. Black onyx: is strength giving. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

Rock Candy 18 Carat Gold Pendant
By Origin 31
Located in Chertsey, GB
but this is a sure way to have fun and play with colour to your hearts content. This pendant features
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2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice Quartz Victorian Silver Paste Heart Pendant Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
rock crystal beads, creating what is commonly known as ice quartz. Ice quartz is also referred to as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Ice Quartz Victorian Silver Paste Heart Pendant Necklace
Ice Quartz Victorian Silver Paste Heart Pendant Necklace
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H 4 in W 0.85 in L 20.5 in
Druzy Hearts Gold Vintage Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! One-of-a-Kind Runway Pendant Necklace, comprising three fabulous Free-form
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
locket compartment Backed by carved rock crystal with a removable frame With fluted texture surround
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Style Crystal Tassel Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
crystals, each individually set within an Art Deco inspired arched tassel design. The impressive pendant
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco More Necklaces

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian pendant clock designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. An absolutely exquisite piece created
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

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Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Vintage Perfume Bottle Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
GOOSSENS. This textured links chain necklace is embellished with rock crystal beads and a miniature
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 1800s Gilded Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Christmas Pendant
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
shaped rock crystal. This unique heart pendant would make a wonderful anniversary gift, birthday gift
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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Pearl Gold Heart Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Clear Rock Crystal heart suspended from Guillochet enamelled pendant in 15ct Gold.
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal

Victorian Heart Locket Pools of Light Rock Crystal 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A delightful antique Victorian heart locket set with two lovely smooth Pools of light Rock Crystal
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 9k Gold

Mpereur Victor Mayer Le Coeur De Jeanne d’Arc Heart Pendant
By Victor Mayer
Located in Erkrath, DE
VICTOR MAYER X MPEREUR Le Coeur De Jeanne D'Arc The heart pendant dedicated to Joan of Arc is
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2010s German Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Edwardian Rock Crystal Natural Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
A fabulous diamond set heart-shaped pendant which has a natural bouton pearl in the centre with
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20th Century British Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Large Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Gold Bow Top Pendant
Located in London, GB
A rare 18ct gold heart shaped pendant set with a rock crystal inner heart and natural split pearls
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Antique 1890s English Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Druzy Pendant with Diamond on 18 Karat White Gold
By Alistair R
Located in Ballynahinch, Co Down
bands of grey beneath the shimmering druzy crystals. The pendant is on a 42cm 18K White Gold cable
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant with Natural Pearl
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Heart Pendant with Natural Pearls. Grand in size and thrilling to
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Carved Rock Crystal Pendant with Emerald Drop
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
New from the Leyser London collection – Le Touch An exquisite pendant with a mysterious heart
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2010s German Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Carved Rock Crystal Pendant with Emerald Drop
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
New from the Leyser London collection – Le Touch An exquisite pendant with a mysterious heart
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Edwardian Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Heart Locket
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Edwardian 15ct Gold Diamond Rock Crystal Heart Locket Pendant 1.25 CTW. The piece is in
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Silver

Temple St. Clair Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Heart Leather Cord Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Leather cord necklace featuring a heart-shaped pendant, all by Temple St. Clair. The natural rock
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4-Leaf Clover Emerald Diamond Rock Crystal Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large and spectacular four-leaf clover pendant. Four rock-crystal heart-shaped clovers, set within
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Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Letter A Rock Crystal Heart Shape Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a delicate heart shape transparent locket pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Starr & Frost Art Deco 1.60 Carats Diamond Rock Crystal Platinum Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Backed by carved heart shaped rock crystal quartz - transparent and colorless. With a scroll engraved
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold, Platinum, 18k...

Ilias Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Heart Pendant ZN123456
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
heart-shaped pendant features a matte rock crystal quartz framed in 18K yellow gold. At the heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
has it’s original rock crystal back. There is a nice bail at the top ready to hand the heart from a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Coral Turquoise Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Agate Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled a big heart made in rock crystal heart ,natural coral surrounding two sides of the heart,diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, Coral, Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Rock Crystal Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rock crystal heart pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 22k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect rock crystal heart pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing rock crystal heart pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Scrives, Alina Abegg and Berca Atelier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes heart cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our rock crystal heart pendant for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Rock Crystal Heart Pendant?

Prices for a rock crystal heart pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $530 and can go as high as $9,547, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,300.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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

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

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

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

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

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