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"Spinal Spinel" Pendant in 18K Gold with Black Spinel Drop & Beaded Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
over 7 grams of 18 karat gold. For the chain, we used more spinel (we love spinel around here
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Berry Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Lavender Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with light
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted Spinel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Atelier Molinari
Located in SW10 0PU, GB
Handcrafted Spinel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. Our bejewelled four leaf clover rests
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat rose gold contemporary pendant necklace an art object
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...

Rose Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Berry Pink Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Diamond and Pink Spinel 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double strand of round, pink Burmese ruby beads, with pink spinels set in the 22K gold pendant
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Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 22k Gold, Gold

White Gold Pendant Necklace with Five Carats Perfect Mauve Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 5,43 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Pendant Necklace with Five Carats Perfect Mauve Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 5,43 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Three Carats Perfect Mauve Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 3 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Storm Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with storm purple
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Storm Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is crafted in 18 karat white gold, with a storm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gucci Rose Gold Pink Spinel Pendant
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k rose gold spinel Gucci pendant. The pendant comprises of a rectangle motif with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gucci Rose Gold Pink Spinel Pendant
Gucci Rose Gold Pink Spinel Pendant
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Eighteen Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified Pink Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 3.64 carats
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Lavender Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features lavender spinel set in 18 karat white gold with a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Light Pink Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is in 14 karat yellow gold with light pink
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified Pink Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 3.64 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Spinel Gold Diamond Hamsa Pendant
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Spinel Diamond Gold Hamsa Pendant. Peace and Protection for all with the universal symbol of
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2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Spinel, 18k Gold

Black Spinel Gold Diamond Hamsa Pendant
Black Spinel Gold Diamond Hamsa Pendant
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W 0.52 in L 0.91 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Spinels and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Heliotrope necklace is a jewellery art object designed by oil painter
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robin Rotenier GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Spinel Sapphire Gold Pendant Necklace
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA Certified natural red Burma spinel 18k yellow gold Robin Rotenier pendant necklace. Red spinel
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.63ct Purple Blue Spinel Oval Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vivid Purple Blue Spinel Oval Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 1.63 Carat spinel
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.17 Carat Vivid Pink Purple Spinel Emerald Cut Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vivid Pink Purple Spinel Emerald Cut Yellow Gold Pendant. Beautiful 1.17ct vivid pink purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spinel and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Spinel and Diamond Pendant. Handcrafted with 18K white gold, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Necklace, Spinel Stone and Diamond Stone Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Necklace, Spinel Stone and Diamond Stone Necklace, Design Parisian, Parisian Necklace 14K
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2010s Turkish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold

GRS Certified Red Spinel and Diamonds Yellow Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Celestial Dancer Devata Sculptural pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 1...

14K Gold Necklace, Spinel Stone and Diamond Stone Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Necklace, Spinel Stone and Diamond Stone Necklace, Design Parisian, Parisian Necklace 14K
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2010s Turkish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold

GRS 17.03 Carats Pink Burma Spinel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gold Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The center of this 18 karat yellow gold Fairy Tale pendant necklace is a 17.03-carat GRS certified
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Tibetan Pendant Necklace with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat white gold contemporary pendant necklace an art object
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold,...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified Perfect Pink Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold contemporary Mesopotamian pendant necklace is encrusted with 3.64 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond, Yellow Beryl and Pink Spinel 18 Carat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This stunning drop pendant necklace features an emerald cut pink spinel weighing 3.40ct set in a
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Beryl, Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 18K White Gold 3.61ctw GIA Cushion Spinel W/ Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, brand new and custom made pendant necklace crafted in solid 18k white gold
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Set with 16.62 Carat Amethyst and Spinels
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
"Margherita" pendant necklace is also very pretty worn on a chain. It can be ordered in different gold colours
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11 Carat Round Shape Spinel and 4.2 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
11 Carat Round Shape Spinel & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 K Gold This spectacular Pendant
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Bright Pink Red Spinel and Diamond Necklace 14K Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Bright Pink Red Spinel and Diamond Necklace 14K Gold ♥ The necklace measures 18" in length, with
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Moon Pendant Necklace by the Artist with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Moon pendant is a necklace designed by an artist, made of 18 karat white gold with a half
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Goshwara Black Spinel and Diamond Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
This Large Black Spinel Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H Stern Brazil Necklace Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 14.77 Cts In Spinel & Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
A chained necklace pendant designed by H. Stern. Modernist classic necklace-pendant, created in
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vivid Colored Spinels, White & Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace, Glows
Located in Hong Kong, HK
no heat from Burma. The pendant is set in 18k white gold, spinels and fancy yellow diamonds. Out of
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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

1.32ct Vivid Purple Titanium Spinel Diamond 950 Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Purple Titanium Spinel And Diamond 950 Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. Stunning 1.32 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

11.25ct Lab-Created Spinel & Diamond Pendant In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
11.25ct Lab-Created Spinel & Diamond Pendant In Yellow Gold This stunning Vintage Pendant
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Spinel & Diamond Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pendant contains 1 pear shape green spinel weighing 2.08ct. Center stone is surrounded by and hung
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, White Gold

14k Gold & Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant with Purple Spinel
Located in Eagan, MN
This is really a cool looking pendant. It has a strip of 14k Yellow Gold running down the front
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Alex Jona Grey Burmese Spinel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat Yellow gold chain necklace suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Pink Burmese Spinel 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat Rose gold chain necklace suspending 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.36 Carat Natural Spinel Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
2.00ct. Natural Spinel necklace. Deep Red color 6.2 x 6.7mm clarity and transparent. Diamonds
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Spinel & Topaz Pendant - 10k Oval .76ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Spinels Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Oval Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold

Moritz Glik 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Spinel Shaker Necklace
By Moritz Glik
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Moritz Glik 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Spinel Shaker Necklace Set with 6.15ctw Blue Spinel and
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pink Spinel Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval pink spinel dangle center stone. 14k yellow gold pendant with a halo of graduated diamonds
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold

3.11ct Aquamarine and 1.22ct Lavender Spinel 18K white gold pendant.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with numerous white diamonds totaling 0.31cts in an 18K white gold pendant.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pink Spinel Four-Stone Journey Pendant - 10k Oval .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pink Spinel Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Spinel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Two-Tone Amber Spinel & Diamond Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Discover the Radiance: 18k Two-Tone Amber Spinel & Diamond Necklace Discover the Radiance of this
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible's Flower Jewel 18K Pendant Necklace with Mandarin Garnets and Spinel
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Pink Spinel .93 carat Red Spinel set at the bottom of the freshwater Pearl 48 grams 18 kt Gold Kent
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold

1.19 Carat Cushion-Cut Burma No Heat Spinel and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.19 Carat Cushion-Cut Burma No Heat Spinel and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Spinel

2.86 Carat Cushion Shape Purple Spinel & Diamond Pendants In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pendant is a captivating expression of elegance and allure. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, it
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.90ct Purple Grey Titanium Spinel Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Purple Gray Titanium Spinel Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 1.90 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.21ct Purple Grey Titanium Spinel Fancy Oval 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Purple Gray Titanium Spinel Fancy Oval Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. Large
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Golden Spinel and Diamond Necklace
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat golden spinel and diamond necklace, containing 1 pear shape cut golden spinel of gem
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold

Modern Gold 1.08 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond & Oval Red Spinel Gem Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14k White Gold 1.08 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond & Oval Red Spinel Pendant. Length is 18
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold

10k White Gold Pear Shaped Spinel Pendant with Diamond Accent and Gold Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 10k White Gold Pendant w/ Pear Shaped Blue Spinel Includes Small Diamond Accent Spinel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Gold Pendant with Blue Spinel and Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Art Deco Style White Gold Pendant with Blue Spinel and Diamonds is a stunning piece of jewelry
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Gold Pendant with Blue Spinel and Diamonds
Art Deco Style White Gold Pendant with Blue Spinel and Diamonds
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Spinel Gold Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact spinel gold pendant necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 48 vintage or 352 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect spinel gold pendant necklace 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic spinel gold pendant necklace over the years, but those made by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Alex Soldier and Gems and Jewels UK are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a spinel gold pendant necklace featuring spinel from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a spinel gold 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 Spinel Gold Pendant Necklace?

On average, a spinel gold pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $4,865, while they’re typically $126 on the low end and $307,764 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.