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3.00 Carat Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Pendant. 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Fashioned from radiant 18K yellow gold, this exquisite pendant showcases a dazzling array of
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21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka Gold Pineapple Diamond Star Sapphire Ruby Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Honolulu, HI
in color and SI1 in clarity. The pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pendant measures 15.92 mm
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Ruby Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold ruby baguettes diamond circular pendant necklace earrings set Art Deco Style, color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art-Deco Styl Onyx Diamond Ruby Spinel 18 K Pendant
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k white gold Onyx Spinel 1,34 ct ruby 0,80 ct diamond 14,7 gram 75 mm long on top 25 mm diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

18k Gold and Ruby Fez Pendant
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
handmade in 18k gold, encrusted with a ruby and topped with a gold chain tassel. The diamond encrusted
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2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Bear Citrine Pendant
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Yellow Gold Bear Citrine Pendant 1 Citrine 3.05 CT 9 Diamonds 0.08 CT 95 Fancy Diamonds 0.98
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Ruby & Diamond Pendant Round Brilliant Ruby Red Gemstone Necklace
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18K rose gold pendant, featuring a captivating 1.11 carat
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Gold Dragon Pendant with Ruby Eye
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
There's a fire inside us. Tap into it with this medium dragon pendant in 18k yellow gold featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Ruby Diamond Pendant Art Nouveau Style Ruby Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Art nouveau pear cut ruby diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut ruby with diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Astrological Sagittarius 18k Gold Lapis & Ruby Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K gold, lapis lazuli, and cabochon rubies, it offers a harmonious blend of materials. The pendant
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural 2.15 Ct Ruby Diamond Pendant Ruby Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Estate natural ruby and diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby with diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Gold Diamond and Ruby LadyBug Pendant
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
workshop from 18k Gold, the front is embellished with white diamonds, brown diamond and ruby and the back
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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Pendant Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Montreal, QC
18k white gold pendant set with 64 diamonds full cut VS-GH for a total weight of .65ct, 24 square
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1990s Canadian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Pendant Diamonds and Rubies
Vintage 18k Gold Pendant Diamonds and Rubies
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W 0.71 in L 0.87 in
18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Pendant .10tdw, 3.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k white gold pendant with rubies and diamonds. Stamped 750 and weighs 3.1 grams gross weight. The
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold 18K Charm Pendant Ladybird
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Charm Pendant, "Coccinelle". Modeled as a Ladybird, set with brilliant-cut
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Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

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

18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 pc Ruby Main stone carat weight: 0.30 carat Side stones: 14 pcs
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2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Salamander Lizard 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Pendant
Located in London, GB
A realistically modelled antique salamander or lizard pendant in 18 karat (18K) yellow gold with
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Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salamander Lizard 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Pendant
Salamander Lizard 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.2 in L 1.89 in
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful pendant is made from 1.8 grams of 18 karat white gold. The flower shape is made from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Pendant Tennis Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and Diamond Pendant Riviera Necklace in 18K White Gold. The pendant features an oval cut ruby
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k African Ruby and Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate any outfit with our stunning 18k African Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace. Crafted in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. Featuring one pear mixed cut ruby
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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

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

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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
Ruby Pave Heart Shape 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
A stunning ruby pendant crafted from 18k white gold, featuring a 1.15ct ruby and diamond pave set
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Collectible Natural 1.06 Carat Ruby Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18k yellow gold pendant featuring a stunning 1.06 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary European Retro Pendant Necklaces

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

18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Pendant
Located in Den Haag, NL
our 18k solid gold dragonfly pendant with chain! This pendant is not just a beautiful accessory, but
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Ruby and diamond pendant art deco 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond cluster pendant 18K white gold Composed of ruby and diamonds art deco pendant in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Solid Gold Glory ruby pendant (**With chain**)
Located in Den Haag, NL
our 18k solid gold Glory pendant! **This item includes the chain** This pendant is not just a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold

18K, 1.25 CT diamond, ruby and sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Fashioned from exquisite 18K yellow gold, this pendant boasts a total of 0.75 carats of dazzling
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Pendant Necklaces

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

18K-14K Yellow Gold Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold halo pendant with one oval ruby weighing 2.69 carats. The pendant is furnished with
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Tourmaline Diamonds Rubies Bee Pendant Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Tourmaline Diamonds Rubies Bee Pendant Necklace 4 Black Diamonds 0.02 CT 32 Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Solid Gold Glory ruby pendant (**With chain**)
Located in Den Haag, NL
our 18k solid gold Glory pendant! **This item includes the chain** This pendant is not just a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold

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

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

18K White Gold High Quality, VVS Diamond & Ruby Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your elegance with our stunning 18K White Gold Pendant, adorned with 1.00 Carat Princess
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Pendant Necklaces

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

18K Rose Gold Bear Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bear Pendant with Diamonds & Rubies 84 Diamonds - 0.95 CT 72 Rubies - 1.18 CT 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold

Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Angled Square Cluster Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold cluster pendant designed as a yellow gold angled square set with
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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

Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Angled Square Cluster Pendant
Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Angled Square Cluster Pendant
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W 0.52 in D 0.18 in L 0.63 in
Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Dragonfly Pendant. Featuring one oval cut ruby
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

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

18k Solid Gold Glory ruby pendant (**Without chain**)
Located in Den Haag, NL
our 18k solid gold Glory pendant! **This item is Necklace only and does not include the chain** This
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold

18k Solid Gold Glory ruby pendant (**Without chain**)
18k Solid Gold Glory ruby pendant (**Without chain**)
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W 0.42 in D 0.12 in L 0.42 in
Edwardian Target Diamond Pearl Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a circle with wirework gold crossed
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20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

Edwardian Target Diamond Pearl Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Edwardian Target Diamond Pearl Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
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W 1.26 in D 0.12 in L 1.42 in
Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One ruby and diamond 18K yellow gold pendant / brooch featuring a leaf motif design with rubies
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.43ctw Emerald Ruby Cameo Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Floral Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Green Treatment - Oiling - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.33ctw Cut - Marquise 0.18ctw, 0.15ctw
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octopus Pendant in 18K Gold Diamonds, Rubies, Pearl Shell
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With six arms to hold you, you'll fall in love with this octopus pendant, which is a part of our
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Leyser 18k White Gold Rock Crystal, Ruby & Diamonds Pendant
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k white gold (3.61g) pendant is set with 5x carved Rock Crystals (28.12ct in total) + 1x fine Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Leyser 18k White Gold Rock Crystal, Ruby & Diamonds Pendant
Leyser 18k White Gold Rock Crystal, Ruby & Diamonds Pendant
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W 0.67 in D 0.67 in L 1.23 in
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Elephant Pendant #17049
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Elephant Pendant- This stunning pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and Pendant with Ruby and Diamond 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold necklace with pendant set with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to. 0.30 ct - G
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2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Necklace and Pendant with Ruby and Diamond 18k bicolour gold
Necklace and Pendant with Ruby and Diamond 18k bicolour gold
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H 0.83 in W 0.36 in L 17.33 in
Fancy Solid Elephant Pendant 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the majestic Fancy Solid Elephant Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby. This piece of
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby

Fancy Solid Elephant Pendant 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby
Fancy Solid Elephant Pendant 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby
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H 1.15 in W 0.75 in L 1.19 in
18k Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Pendant Enhancer
Located in beverly hills, CA
gold prongs, adding to the enchanting allure of this pendant. Cabochon rubies total an estimated 0.80
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold, No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in stunning 18K white gold, this pendant boasts a captivating design featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Ruby and Diamond Oval Pendant Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful oval cut ruby and diamond cluster pendant set in 18k white gold. The pendant is
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

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

Classic 1.12 Ct Vivid Red Ruby Mounted with 18K Yellow Gold Simple Ruby Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Classic ruby pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut ruby that completes your look with a decent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Emteem Certifiied Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
Ruby measuring 8.98 x 6.51 x 4.83 mm and can be made in 18K Rose Gold, 18K Yellow Gold or 18K White
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold

IGITL Certified 3.67 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
Ruby measuring 10.17 X 8.64 mm and can be made in 18K Rose Gold, 18K Yellow Gold or 18K White Gold. The
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond Butterfly Brooch and Pendant
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
, or it can be worn as pendant! This is a must have for your jewelry collection! Rubies: 2.16 cts
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Three Flower Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
diamond and ruby necklace. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K white gold. Engraved with "750
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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

Designer Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Designer ruby and diamond cross pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby studded with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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

Diamond Ruby Pendant in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond wt 2.03cts ruby wt 1.61cts gold net wt 12.492gm(18k) Its very hard to capture the true
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Octopus Pendant in 18K Gold Tiger's Eye, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Octopus Pendant in 18K Gold Tiger Eye, Ruby and Diamonds With six arms to hold you, you'll fall in
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key pendant in 18 karats yellow gold set set with 1.80 carats of Rubies and 0.23 carats
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
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H 1.26 in W 0.394 in D 0.078 in
Modern Octagon Cut Ruby Pendant Mounted with 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Modern Octagon Cut Ruby Pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby that completes your look
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold-filled, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Ruby Pendant in 18K White Gold Settings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Vivid Oval Ruby Pendant with Diamond in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut ruby with diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold-filled

French Rabbit Heart Magician Hat 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a magician’s top hat set with eight
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Ruby Pendant 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ruby pendant 18k you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 837 antique edition and 752 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect ruby pendant 18k 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, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a ruby pendant 18k has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a ruby pendant 18k for sale for women should be easy, but there are 552 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Ruby Pendant 18k?

On average, a ruby pendant 18k at 1stDibs sells for $4,233, while they’re typically $172 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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. 

Questions About Ruby Pendant 18k
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.