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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Diamond Pendant #15201
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Diamond Pendant This gorgeous pendant is crafted from
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
beautiful thin chain (snake link) with a silver pendant with gold triangle and diamond (approx. 0.025ct
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1970s Danish Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

Materials

Silver

Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
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H 1.11 in W 0.6 in D 0.08 in
Sterling silver dragon pendant w/ rubies & diamond on sterling silver rope chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Dragon Pendant in sterling silver with approx 1 ct of rubies and 2.5 cts of diamonds on a sterling
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Sterling Silver

1960s Jadeite Heart and Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful sterling silver pendant from the 1960s with beautiful white diamonds and a
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1960s Retro Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

RCI Sterling Silver 14K Diamonds Key Pendant #15129
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 14K diamonds key pendant by RCI. Beautiful sterling silver key with yellow gold
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Albion Collection Quartz & Diamonds Sterling Silver Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Surfside, FL
David Yurman Albion collection, smoky quartz & diamonds pendant, set in sterling silver. Hinged
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Sterling Silver

New Glass Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver Diamond Filigree Deco Style
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Art Deco / Victorian Metal Content: Sterling Silver (stamped) Stone Information: Camphor
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Albion Collection Quartz & Diamonds Sterling Silver Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Surfside, FL
David Yurman Albion collection, smoky quartz & diamonds pendant, set in sterling silver. Hinged
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Kay Jewelers Sterling Silver Black and White Diamonds Pendant Necklace #17005
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Kay Jewelers sterling silver black and white diamond pendant necklace. Open work teardrop shaped
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Judith Ripka Two Sterling Silver 18K Diamond Smokey Topaz Enhancer Pendant
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Two Sterling Silver 18K Diamond Smokey Topaz Enhancer Pendant This is a stunning Two
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Barbara Bixby Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Signature Key Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and 18K yellow gold with diamonds key pendant enhancer by Barbara Bixby
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

New .33ctw Round Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace, Sterling Silver Halo Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information
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Late 20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

Ruby and Diamond Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.02tcw. Hand crafted in 925 Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold. The Cross
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

14k YG & Sterling Silver Vintage Art Nouveau Diamond and Emerald Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold / Sterling Silver Diamond: 42 round cut = 1.00cttw
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Lagos Sterling Silver 18K Plated Reversible Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 16276
By Lagos
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Lagos sterling silver 18K yellow gold plated reversible pave diamond heart pendant. Beautiful
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

John Hardy 18k Sterling Silver Citrine Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.2 grams Diamond
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Sterling Silver

10 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver and Diamond Heart Pendant- This lovely
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20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Black and White Diamonds Necklace and Earrings Set #16600
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver with black and white diamonds necklace and earring set. Featuring very small round
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Native American CK Zuni Sterling Silver Multi Stone Inlay Pendant #16149
By Zuni
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver multi stone inlay pendant by Native American Zuni artisan, CK. Beautiful inlay
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

Materials

Onyx, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zales Unstoppable Love Sterling 14K Plated Diamond Heart w/Arrow Pendant #16612
By Zales
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and diamond Unstoppable Love heart and arrow pendant by Zales. Small open heart
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

QVC Affinity Diamond Chip Sterling Silver Gold Accent Purse Charm #16614
Located in Washington Depot, CT
QVC's Affinity diamond sterling silver gold accent purse charm. Sterling silver quilted design
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling "Guilty" Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An amusing piece of jewelry: a sterling silver pendant engraved "GUILTY." Made and signed by
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1970s American Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling "Guilty" Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Sterling "Guilty" Pendant
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W 0.33 in L 1.66 in
Vintage Opal Sapphire Sterling Silver Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
by an 18” long .925 Sterling Silver Mesh with rubber cord insert. Pendant is Hand crafted in Rhodium
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1980s Contemporary Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

14k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Vintage Victorian Diamond and Emerald Lavalier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold / Sterling Silver Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Estate Black Diamond Chevron Silver Cross Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Estate Black Diamond Chevron Silver Cross Pendant 16.5g DY434 Retails $999.00 This
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1990s American Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Black Diamond, Silver

David Yurman Estate Black Diamond Chevron Silver Cross Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Estate Black Diamond Chevron Silver Cross Pendant 16.5g DY435 Retails $999.00 This
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1990s American Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Black Diamond, Silver

Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
/8 inches. It is sterling silver. Hallmarks: 925, D inside a diamond. Condition: Excellent with minor
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
Vintage Sterling Amethyst and Citrine Pendant
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W 0.88 in L 1.38 in
Georgian Style Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Silver Starfish Pendant Brooch Amulet
Located in New York, NY
full cut diamond encrusted arms. This piece is fitted with a bale in the back to be worn as a pendant
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20th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver

Flame Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This Flame pendant necklace is handcrafted in 18K Gold, sterling silver and diamonds. It is set in
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20th Century Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Flame Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
Flame Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
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W 16.05 in D 4.15 in L 23.9 in
Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond silver and yellow gold slide pendant, circa 1990s. This Blue
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1990s Contemporary Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
Blue Topaz Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
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W 1.19 in L 1.75 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant 7 Antique Rough Point Cut
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant This hanging antique pendant is set with 7
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Gold

Natural Baroque Pearl Pendant with Diamond-Encrusted Silver Snake
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous natural Baroque pearl pendant. Irregular and ovoid with wraparound gold-tipped sterling
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meghna Jewels Claw Rubelite Diamonds Pendant
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
this stunning Claw Pendant. This stunning Claw pendant, handcrafted from 18K Gold, Sterling Silver
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20th Century Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Meghna Jewels Claw Rubelite Diamonds Pendant
Meghna Jewels Claw Rubelite Diamonds Pendant
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W 0.99 in D 4.15 in L 1.8 in
Le Vian Diamond Butterfly Heart Pendant Necklace Sterling & Gold 925 & 14k
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $447.50 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Gold

Handmade Navajo Sterling Silver .925 28" Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Navajo Sterling Silver .925 28" Blue Diamond Turquoise (Nevada) Squash Blossom 12
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1990s American Artisan Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. By Elsa Peretti Freeform Open Bottle Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
necklace has been crafted at the Tiffany Studios in the purest plain shape in solid sterling silver .925
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1970s Spanish Modernist Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Lucky Elephant Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
wonderful talisman to add to your jewelry wardrobe. Artfully crafted in 14k gold and sterling silver, this
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1990s Netherlands Antilles Art Deco Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Spinel with Diamond Conch Shell Pendant with Buddhist Om
Located in Nantucket, MA
pendant. The pendant is in an oxidized sterling silver with round, brilliant cut pave-set diamonds with a
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Spinel, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
this stunning Claw Pendant. Cast in 18K Gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 10.03-carats black
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20th Century Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Green Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
this stunning Claw Pendant. Cast in 18K Gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 18.56-carats green
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20th Century Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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

5 CT Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary 18K yellow gold diamond pendant necklace. Mounted on a rectangular silver base
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20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Le Vian Smoky Quartz & Diamond Necklace Sterling & Gold 925 & 18k Pear 5.08ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $797.50 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Sterling Silver

Opal Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Opal, Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace suspended
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Le Vian Amethyst Prasiolite Diamond Halo Necklace Sterling 925 Gold Pltd 5.92ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $997.50 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: Sterling Silver (rose gold plated) Stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

.40 Carat Diamond Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Onyx, diamond and quartz pendant necklace. Set in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver set with
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Onyx, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Enid Kaplan Gold Sterling Silver Jade Agate Moonstone Isis Amulet Necklace
By Enid Kaplan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
jeweler Enid Kaplan, circa 1998. Necklace is comprised of etched copper, sterling silver, moonstone
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1990s American Artisan Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Agate, Jade, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper, Gold

Art Nouveau Style "Ver Sacrum" Champlevé Enameled Onyx and Diamond 1970 Pendant
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Sterling Silver in a White Gold Onyx and Diamond Frame Setting: this original 1970 piece is inspired by a
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Helen Blythe-Hart Diamond Poppy Flower Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
red poppies are Fuschia colored red lacquer atop Sterling Silver. The centers of the flowers are set
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20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold, Gold

Helen Blythe-Hart Diamond Poppy Flower Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
poppies are black lacquer atop Sterling Silver. The centers of the flowers are set with 11 sparkling
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20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal diamonds and yellow gold sailboat brooch pendant circa 1990. SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONE
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1990s Contemporary Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 1.38 in
14K 1970's Halo Diamond Sweetheart Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14K 1970's Halo Diamond Sweet Pendant is the perfect choice for any jewelry collection. It
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Fly" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Fly Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...

Tiffany & Co. 1978 By Elsa Peretti Freeform Open Bottle Necklace in 925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
has been crafted at the Tiffany Studios in the purest plain shape in solid sterling silver .925/.999
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1970s American Modernist Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Silver, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Gold Opal Diamond Pendant, Brooch, 1960s 13+ Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Opal and Diamond Brooch / Pendant with a 13 Plus Carat center Opal stone. 16 Prong-set
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1960s Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New .33ctw Single & Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace Ster Halo Adjust
Located in Greensboro, NC
Countries of Origin: India & Italy Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

Materials

Diamond

Eigil Jensen For Anton Michelsen 1960 Denmark Fringe Necklace In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
as a flexible cascade of multiples tines, made up in Sterling Silver, Silver, Plated Yellow Gold
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1960s Danish Modernist Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1990s Judith Ripka Topaz Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Atlanta, GA
of pendant in a heart shape Additionally three accent diamonds are set in bezel frames at the three
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1990s Unknown Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

23.55 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
components making up the Pendant section in a combination of Sterling Silver & 10KT Gold with an Antique
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1960s Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Skull Pendant
Located in New York, NY
compartment flips open, so you can carry the poison of your choice. Sterling silver. 1 1/4" x 1." Alice
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1930s American Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Skull Pendant
Sterling Silver Skull Pendant
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W 1 in L 1.25 in
David Yurman Double Strand Pearl Necklace Albion Diamond Quartz Clasp 19"
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate David Yurman double strand pearl necklace with a sterling silver diamond
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling ...

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Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sterling silver vintage diamond pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of silver, sterling silver and gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 70 antique edition and 62 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect sterling silver vintage diamond pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a sterling silver vintage diamond pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Clarissa Bronfman, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. and David Yurman are consistently popular. While most can agree that any sterling silver vintage diamond pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 80 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a sterling silver vintage diamond pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Vintage Diamond Pendant?

Prices for a sterling silver vintage diamond pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $151 and can go as high as $18,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,973.

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.