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Roman Malakov Round Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a round brilliant diamond center weighing 0.52 carats, set in a beaded bezel. Accented
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, Illusion Set Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamond is surrounded by a diamond halo on an accented bale. Diamonds weigh 0.84 carats total. Suspended
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.40 Carat Round Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary and simple pendant necklace showcasing a round brilliant diamond, surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 1.04 carat radiant cut yellow diamond, set by yellow gold prongs, is surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond

Roman Malakov 3.05 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and versatile pendant necklace showcasing a 3.05 carat heart shape diamond, E color and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.30 Carat Marquise Cut Halo Diamond Pendant Flower Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful marquise halo pendant showcasing 0.30 carats total of four marquise cut diamonds, FG
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.42 Carats Round Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
white gold. Suspended on an 18 inch adjustable white gold chain. Roman Malakov is a custom house
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.73 Carats Blue Sapphire with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
row of halo round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.18 carats total. Made in 18K White Gold, 18 inch chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.18 Carat Emerald with Diamond Double Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold, 17 inches in Length. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 5.46 Carat Total Heart Shape Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and versatile halo pendant necklace showcasing a 5.01 carat heart shape diamond certified
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.83 Carats Total Mixed Shape Diamonds Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and versatile pendant necklace showcasing a pear shape diamond surrounded by a single row
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Double Halo Pendant Drop Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified (F-SI2) diamond halo. Attached to an 18 inch chain set with marquise cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 1.02 Carat Total Weight Yellow Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a 0.85 carat radiant cut diamond, GIA certified M-VVS2, set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.09 Carats Total Mixed Cut Diamond Double-Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
halo elegantly drop from another rose cut diamond surrounded by brilliant round diamonds. Each diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamond halo. The pendant is suspended on a chic 16 inch diamonds by the yard chain. Accent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.28 Carat Oval Cut Emerald with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
total; diamonds weigh 0.70 carats total. Finely made in 18k white gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.64 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
baguette cut diamond and 16 inches adjustable chain. Finely made in 18K White Gold. Roman Malakov is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.82 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pendant necklace showcasing an oval cut color-rich blue sapphire weighing 1.82 carats, set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.82 Heart Shape Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and versatile pendant necklace showcasing a vibrant 1.82 carat heart shape pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.38 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and versatile pendant necklace showcasing a 0.38 carat oval cut blue sapphire, surrounded
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.65 Carat Oval Cut Ruby with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you would like to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.33 Carats Round Green Emerald with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pendant necklace showcasing a brilliant round cut color-rich green emerald weighing 0.33
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Double Halo Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
white gold chain that is adjustable to 16 and 18 inches. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.35 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This simple and classic halo pendant necklace showcases a pear shape ruby weighing 0.35 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.01 Carats Total Oval & Round Diamond Halo Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds in a open-work halo design. Attached to a short diamonds by the yard chain that slowly comes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov Gia Certified 1.80 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Halo Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simply elegant piece showcasing a GIA Certified 1.80 carat heart shape pendant necklace, H Color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Flower Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple floral motif pendant necklace showcasing a vibrant 0.51 carat oval cut blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.69 Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a 0.69 carat oval cut blue sapphire, set in a floating halo of round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.86 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Halo Flower Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish and simple pendant necklace showcasing a 0.86 carat oval cut blue sapphire, accented by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 3.87 Carats Total Round Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
slight larger stones in a halo design, Diamonds weigh 3.87 carats total. Made with 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.25 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Cluster pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and stunning pendant necklace showcasing a 0.76 carats round diamond center stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.68 Pear Shape Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing 0.68 carat green emerald accented with two rows of round brilliant diamonds. The pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.71 Carat Oval Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This pendant necklace of floral motif features a 0.71 carat oval cut green emerald, surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 4.62 Carats Rose Cut Diamond Drop Diamond by the Yard Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and beautiful drop necklaces showcasing a rose cut diamond surrounded by round diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.13 Carats Pentagon Yellow Diamond and Round Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish and unique pendant necklace showcasing a pentagon cut yellow diamond weighing 2.13 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Fancy Purple Pink Diamond Double Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pendant necklace showcasing a 0.30 carats pear shape fancy purple pink diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.86 Carats Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pendant necklace showcasing a 1.86 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as W-X
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.02 Carats Total Mixed Cut Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.80 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as I
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 5.93 Carat Oval Cut Rubies with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classy pendant necklace showcasing a drop pendant with a 1.30 carats oval cut ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 10.02 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Lion Mane Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Rare and well-crafted pendant necklace showcasing a GIA certified 10.02 carat heart shape diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.02 Carat Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
by a single row of white round brilliant diamonds in a halo setting. Suspended on an 18 inch diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.73 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Suspended on a 18 inches adjustable white gold chain. Finely made in 14k White Gold. Roman Malakov is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.72 Carats Heart Shape Purple Amethyst & Diamond Halo Heart Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and versatile pendant necklace showcasing a vibrant 1.72 carats heart shape purple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.20 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pendant necklace showcasing two cushion cut blue sapphire weighing 2.20 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 8.05 Carats Heart Shape Light Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted and vibrant pendant necklace showcasing an 8.07 carats yellow diamond certified by GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

C. Dunaigre Certified 2.33 Carat Total Columbian Emerald Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
White Gold chain. 18 inches in Length. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carats Total Baguette and Round Diamond Illusion Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamond is surrounded by a diamond halo on an accented bale. Suspended on an 18K white gold chain. Roman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Color Pink Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 1.01 carat radiant cut fancy purple pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.54 Carats Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Mixed Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and simple pendant necklace showcasing a pear shape color-rich blue sapphire weighing 1.54
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.55 Carats Total Cushion Cut Fancy Color Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This classy and simple pendant necklace showcasing a color-rich GIA certified 1.55 carats cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.25 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Open-Work Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A special piece of jewelry showcasing a GIA certified beautiful pear shape yellow diamond weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.78 Carat Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pendant necklace showcasing a pear shape blue sapphire weighing 1.78 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.85 Carats Total Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Round Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classy pendant necklace showcasing a drop pendant with a 2.50 carats oval cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

7.98 Carats Total Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Tennis Line Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and stunning tennis line pendant necklace showcasing a color-rich 7 cushion cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.39 Carat Blue Sapphire with Diamond Halo Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and timeless pendant necklace showcasing an oval cut blue sapphire surrounded by a single
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov, Princess Cut Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Features a 0.78 carat princess cut diamond surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Features a 0.95 carat aquamarine, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov Pear Shape Emerald Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Attached to a diamond encrusted bale, on an 18 inch white gold chain. Finished with milgrain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 9.59 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a 9.59 carat pear shape aquamarine surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Three-Stone Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant diamonds. Center pendant is accented on each side with a round diamond halo. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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Roman Malakov Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the roman malakov diamond halo pendant necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and heart cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a roman malakov diamond halo pendant necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Roman Malakov Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace?

The price for a roman malakov diamond halo pendant necklace starts at $999 and tops out at $239,600 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $7,250.

Roman Malakov for sale on 1stDibs

Renowned for its boutique — a New York City Diamond District mainstay — as well as for its handcrafted, world-class engagement rings, the Roman Malakov jewelry company actually began an ocean away from Midtown Manhattan.

At the end of World War II in 1945, the eldest of the three Malakov brothers began studying with some of the leading watchmakers in Europe, eventually becoming a master watchmaker himself. He soon joined forces with his younger brothers, sourcing and dealing rare watches and gems, and eventually shifting focus to the latter. Soon, the family would master the art of the “Russian cut,” an art form they brought to their diamond cutting stateside, establishing their Diamond District location in the mid-20th century. As a wholesaler, manufacturer and retailer, the company oversees each step of the jewelry-making process for vibrant pieces of exceptional quality.

In the United States, the company continued its hands-on approach to sourcing, with the family and later, its employees working directly with mines around the world, from Lesotho to Siberia, for stones that are hand-inspected and certified as natural and conflict-free. This process results in a wide variety of stones — from pink sapphires to yellow diamonds in a range of cuts, with white diamonds joining these vibrant stones on almost every piece. Blue sapphires from Kashmir and rare Tanzanian rubies, for instance, are encircled with diamonds for lustrous halo rings.

Roman Malakov is well-known for its engagement rings and wedding bands, but it also produces bracelets, necklaces, earrings and cocktail rings in a rainbow of colors and styles ranging from traditional to Art Deco. Always, though, the centerpieces are the stones, which the company also sells loose, each a luminous gem embodying both natural beauty and fine craftsmanship.

And with three generations of diamond expertise, Roman Malakov is also the perfect resource for learning about how to clean a diamond ring.

Find a collection of Roman Malakov jewelry on 1stDibs today.

A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.