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Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming locket pendant showcasing the fabulous decorative art we have come to
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid pendant taken from the Art Nouveau period. This highly detailed piece
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frascarolo Black Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Jaguar Pendant Brooch
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
Frascarolo Jaguar Pendant and Brooch in black enamel on 18k gold, with lapis lazuli and diamond
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Cloisonné French Enamel Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold cloisonné french enamel ruby diamond pendant necklace. High quality diamonds along
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Angel Cupid Ruby Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Silver

Octagon White Enamel Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Octagon White Enamel Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold. from ‘Queen’ Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Ruby Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Melted Colors Pendant
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Melted Colors Pendant Another Pendant from our Melted
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

.2 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Frog Enamel Leaf Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Pendant necklace. Green enamel leaf and 3D frog pendant with 2 round ruby eyes. The frog is
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Filigree Byzantine Cross Pendant with Enamel & Ruby in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
two colours of enamel, red and green. This pendant is braided using the ancestral techniques of
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold

Art Nouveau Style Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.10 Carats Ruby
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Honey Bee Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. It is set with .15 carats rubies & .22 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Elizabeth Locke Diamond Ruby Enamel 19 Karat Gold Dog Pendant Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped enamel portrait of a dog measuring 16.0 x 22.0 mm Opaque white, black
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Renaissance Revival Pendant Satdonyx Enamel 15KT Gold Ruby Oriental Perl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
richly decorated with polychrome enamel, rubies and fine natural pearls. There ia locket on the reverse
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Antique 1860s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Butterfly Locket Ruby Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Victorian Insect Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian locket pendant with a Butterfly and Flowers set with Ruby
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Evil Eye Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .04 carats ruby and sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Set In 18ct Yellow Gold
By Larry Jewelry
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ruby & diamond black enameled pendant is set with an oval natural ruby and 20 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Indian 2 Sided Pendant/Amulet Gold, Diamonds & Ruby / Enamel Against Bad Spirits
Located in Antwerp, BE
Indian 2 Sided Pendant/Amulet With Diamonds & Ruby / Enamel against bad spirits Double sided
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Antique 19th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Other, Enamel, Gold, Other

Goshwara Hexagon Black Enamel with Ruby and Diamonds Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Black Enamel Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold. from ‘Queen’ Collection Stone Size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Goshwara Hexagon White Enamel with Ruby and Diamonds Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Hexagon White Enamel Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold. from ‘Queen’ Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Goshwar Octagon Black Enamel with Ruby and Diamonds Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Octagon Black Enamel Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold. from ‘Queen’ Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Capitoline Wolf" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.08 Carats of Rubies. This Pendant has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Enamel Ruby Egg Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1910s enamel egg pendant decorted with 5 natural ruby stones NOTE
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Opal Ruby Strawberry Pinecone Locket Pendant Necklace Enamel Gold MidCentury 3"
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and very rare antique Opal and Ruby Strawberry or Pinecone motif Pendant Locket
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Augis More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow White Gold Enamel Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a black enamel rebus
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Rubies 2 Stars
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant 18k yellow gold, blue Guilloche vitreous enamel, 1 Peridot, 3 Rubies, 2
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2010s German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Green Enamel Snake Pendant 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Victorian Enamel Snake Pendant is unusual in color and the fact that this is not a
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

Victorian Green Enamel Snake Pendant 18K
Victorian Green Enamel Snake Pendant 18K
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W 1.75 in L 1.5 in
Art Nouveau Silver Necklace and Enamel Silver Pendant with Rubies and Pearls
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
pieces of pearls, 3 pieces of rubies and an enamel leaf. It really is a showpiece! Hanger 800 (tested
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Leopard, Cheetah Pendant, Enhancer 18 Karat Gold with Enamel, Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent leopard, cheetah pendant, 18 Karat yellow gold with enamel, white diamonds and small
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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Russian Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite vintage Russian Soviet gilded silver egg pendant showcases stunning turquoise
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Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Oval Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Elephant Charm Pendant 'Ruby Love'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y’s contemporary designed elephant charm pendant necklace is offered in 18K-yellow and rose
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
a dark red color with pink overtones and are semi translucent. The pendant is hand painted enamel
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Antique 1850s Persian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel

Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
Antique Persian 22k Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Pendant
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H 0.5 in W 2.25 in L 4 in
Nouveau Enamel Pendant 18 Karat Gold Flower Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel pendant 18K Yellow Gold approx size 1' inch has 1 Diamond and 1
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rubies Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Melted Colors Suite
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rubies Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Melted Colors Suite Another Suite from our Melted Colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Enamel, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
pearl body, ruby eyes, and a perfect green enamel tail, this pendant is a true masterpiece. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Faberge Antique Russian Guilloche Enamel Miniature Egg Pendant 1900s
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
silver blue translucent guilloche enamel of a very fine quality. One side of the egg is embellished with
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Early 20th Century Russian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds, Rubies, Pearls
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nouveau 1910 Enamel Pendant 18 Karat Gold Flower Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Enamel Pendant Hand made in Spain 18K Yellow Gold approx size 1' inch (25mm) has few
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Carved Tanzanite Emerald Ruby Enamel Snake Necklace in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful and very wearable snake necklace has a friendly face with ornate blue enamel, engraving
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Nouveau Enamel Pendant Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel pendant Oxidized Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold (in the
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Early 2000s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Santa Claus Pin Brooch, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
width Features: Belly of Santa Claus features .8 carat total of Ruby Eyes and Beard of Santa Claus
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1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Gold, Ruby and White Diamond Lion Zodiac pendant
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
Lion horoscope pendant crafted in 18k gold, white enamel, rubies and white diamonds. The diamond
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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
yellow gold pendant necklace with set diamonds,rubies and green enamel with cold application. Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant with an image
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Masriera Art Nouveau Gold Enamel and Gem set Pendant Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Chicago, IL
Enamel, further set with Diamonds, Ruby, Amethyst.
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Nouveau diamond, ruby, enamel, and yellow gold locket, comprising four cabochon rubies, and
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

22K Gold & Enamel Flower Hexagon Pendant Paperclip Necklace Handmade by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
in a resplendent flower in vibrant hues of 22K gold and enamel. Turn the pendant around, and you'll
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hirsh Ruby and Diamond Grace Butterfly Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful ruby is set in the heart of a stylised butterfly pendant set with round diamonds with
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hirsh Ruby and Diamond Grace Butterfly Pendant
Hirsh Ruby and Diamond Grace Butterfly Pendant
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H 0.67 in W 0.83 in D 0.24 in L 16.54 in
14 Karat Ruby Pearl Medallion Golf Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Ruby Pearl Medallion Golf Pendant. The pendant measures 37.7mm in diameter and 4.7mm in
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Ruby Pearl Medallion Golf Pendant
14 Karat Ruby Pearl Medallion Golf Pendant
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H 0.19 in Dm 1.49 in
22k Gold Handmade Pink Enamel Reversible Lotus Pendant Necklace by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, enlightenment is achieved. 22K gold, diamonds, rubies, rose cut diamonds and vitreous enamel. (18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold French Enamel Diamond Parrot Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Parrot Pendant Necklace is set in 18K gold with the use of high quality french enamel, along with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Multi Stone and Diamond Studded Enamel Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisite Enamel Cocktail 14 K Pendant, center set with 2.89 Cts. Oval Cabochon
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.45 Carats of Rubies. This Necklace has 0.80 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

Antique Victorian 18K Aquamarine and Ruby Initial "B" Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
plaque with the initial "B" lined with raspberry red rubies. The aquamarine is is securely held by ruby
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Aquamarine and Ruby Initial "B" Pendant
Antique Victorian 18K Aquamarine and Ruby Initial "B" Pendant
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W 1.19 in D 0.6 in L 1.58 in
Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby 18K Yellow White Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a black enamel rebus
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) rose and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Pirate Skull Pendant with Ruby Eyes
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
bandana, this pendant is literally jaw-dropping - and when it does, it reveals bright red ruby eyes
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Rossella Ugolini Tiger Rubies Eyes 18K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
rubies eyes, the mustache formed by white diamonds, and the black-and-white enamels mirroring the tiger's
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

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Ruby Enamel Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ruby enamel pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Enamel and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 167 vintage or 52 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a ruby enamel 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A ruby enamel pendant from Clarissa Bronfman, David Webb and Luigi Ferrara — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a ruby enamel pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Ruby Enamel Pendant?

Prices for a ruby enamel pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $336 and can go as high as $160,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,223.

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.