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King Cobra Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Black Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and Tahitian pearl pendant designed as a yellow gold King Cobra snake
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Black Tahitian Pearl Drop Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
This beautiful Faye Kim Platinum Black Tahitian Pearl Drop Pendant, with its classic matte platinum
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Black Tahitian Pearl Drop Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
This beautiful Faye Kim Platinum Black Tahitian Pearl Drop Pendant, with its classic matte platinum
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum

Yellow Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Enhancer Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Enhancer Pendant. The pearl measures 12.5mm and has good
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Tahitian Cultured Black Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically Tested 14k White Gold Ladies Cast Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pendant Bright Polish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Pendant + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Black Tahitian Pearl 10.3 MM & Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Pendant + Chain 18" Long A classic
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian pearl is featured in this elegant drop pendant. The pearl is a beautiful medium gray
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium

High Quality Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
High Quality Tahitian Black 10.5mm Pearl Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Featuring a Natural
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Black/Grey Tahitian Pearl Pendant with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
the base to finish off the exquisite pendant. Black Pearl 13mm Diamonds: 0.30 ct total weight Metal
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant, Pearl, Peacock-Eggplant Color
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A beautiful 8.8mm Tahitian pearl with colors of peacock, eggplant, and gray set in a 14kt yellow
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 13.9 mm button tahitian pearl pendant in 18k white gold. This pendant is a flower design with the
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Pendant in 18k White Gold
W 0.95 in D 0.57 in L 1.19 in
Ella Gafter Tahitian Pearl Diamond Turquoise Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a fine, large Tahitian Pearl of approximately 16mm x 15mm size. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant 18k Gold 13.5 mm 16" Certified $2,450 817267 This is a
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Floral Motif Pendant 18K White Gold 0.03cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant is crafted in 14K white gold and encrusted with a black Tahitian pearl and
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Diamond Saturn Two Tone Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Diamonds compliment a baroque Tahitian pearl in this Saturn pendant. The pearl measures 14.4mm, is
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant or Necklace 18 Karat Gold with Chain
Located in New York, NY
12 MM Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 18 Karat Gold With Chain A Beautiful
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat Cirrus Spiral Pendant with Tahitian Pearl
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
For the pearl lover out there - this Cirrus Tahitian pearl pendant will make you swoon. The pearl
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Tahitian Cultured Pearl Diamond Pendant Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage black cultured Tahitian pearl & diamond pendant crafted in 18k white gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 10mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Filigree Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: 49 Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Carat Weight: 0.25 Approx. Pearl Type: Tahitian ( Black) Pearl
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20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Minka Gems - Tahitian Pearl Pendant set in 18kt yellow gold
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
The Tahitian Power pendant is elegant and unique with the option of your own words inscribed around
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Aventina-Spencer, Conscious Circled Tahitian Pearl, Diamond and 18k Gold Pendant
By Aventina-Spencer
Located in Ballymena, GB
Circled Tahitian Pearl enhanced by 0.12 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds (G/VS), expertly set in
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2010s Northern Irish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

14 mm Black Round Tahitian Pearl & 2 Ct Diamond 14 Kt Gold Pendant /Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite 14 mm Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold, accompanied by
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

"Mousies" Pendant Pair in Yellow Gold with Tahitian Pearls on Aquamarine Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Two fat little mice in 14 karat yellow gold with silver-blue Tahitian pearl bodies hang happily by
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.5 mm Black Round Tahitian Pearl & Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pendant + Chain 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite 15.5mm Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold, accompanied by
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Yoko London Chocolate Tahitian Pearl, Quartz and Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This showstopping pendant by Yoko London features a lustrous Chocolate coloured Tahitian pearl
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k ...

Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This unique pendant by Yoko London features a spectacular 17.8mm Tahitian pearl beneath 1.66cts of
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pistachio Tahitian Baroque Pearl Pendant on Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Diamond Pistachio Tahitian Baroque Pearl Pendant on a handmade chain. A Tahitian
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Two-Piece 18K Gold & 14mm Baroque Tahitian Pearl Pendant on Apatite/Iolite Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Our favorite type of pearl in one of our favorite pendant designs. This is a gorgeous, drop
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Apatite, Iolite, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Go...

Eostre Tahitian Pearl, Fancy Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Brooch in white Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 14.5 mm black tahitian Pearl and Yellow Diamond Brooch and Pendant in 18k white Gold It
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Creation Tahitian Pearls Diamond Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
cubic mesh punctuated by 8 diamond pearls, and which holds on the front a pendant consisting of a drop
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Black Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This Tahitian pearl pendant features a pearl of approximately 14 x 16mm size from the waters of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace and Chain
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
diamonds, writhe together – below the serpents hangs an 18.20-carat grey Tahitian pearl. Both the necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Whi...

"Pod" Pendant in 18K Gold with 10.5mm Tahitian Pearl Drop on Brown Zircon Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pod. For the drop, he chose a lustrous drop-shaped Tahitian pearl with stunning color -- black with
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Tahitian Pearl Necklace Octopus Pendant Necklace 14kt Gold Natural Diamonds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Tahitian Pearl pendant necklace in 14KT yellow gold with natural diamonds and matte finish on gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Necklace with Tahitian pearl in gold with diamonds
Located in BAARN, NL
: Tahitian Pearl Gold Diamond Price indication: €3250. Specifications: 18kt gold pendant of a natural "black
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace with Tahitian pearl in gold with diamonds
Necklace with Tahitian pearl in gold with diamonds
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W 0.79 in D 0.6 in L 1.19 in
14k Yellow Gold Tahitian and Mother of Pearl Pendant Drop Necklace, High Luster
Located in Hong Kong, HK
black pearl along with 14k yellow gold "flower" design on the pendant. It is equally beautiful in the
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yoko London Pearls Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This unique pendant by Yoko London features a striking, natural colour 11-12mm Tahitian pearl
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Style Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Victorian style Tahitian pearl and diamond platinum necklace. Showcasing numerous Old
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

18k Estate Designer Tahitian Pearl Diamond Steel Cable Necklace
Located in Overland Park, KS
18k Designer Tahitian Pearl Diamond Steel Cable Necklace Listed is a very chic modern 18k/steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

18k White Gold Black Tahitian South Sea Cultured Pearl AAA & Diamonds Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
* INTRODUCTION: Lustrous 13.65 mm diameter round black Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Round Black Tahitian South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
* INTRODUCTION--- Lustrous 15.09 mm diameter round black Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Black South Sea Cultured Pearl White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Buccellati black south sea cultured pearl pendant in 18k white gold. Excellent lustre and
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aventina-Spencer, 'Luna' Circled Tahitian Pearl, Diamond and 18k Gold Necklace
By Aventina-Spencer
Located in Ballymena, GB
symmetrically Circled Marc'Harit Conscious Tahitian Pearl accented by 0.13 carats of round brilliant cut
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2010s Northern Irish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Emerald & Tahitian Pearl "Snaky McSnakums" Fob in Gold on Zoisite Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
magnificent baroque black Tahitian pearl with strong green and aubergine overtones. It's from our pearl
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k ...

"Eggplant Stack" 15mm Tahitian Pearl Fob in Rose Gold on Tourmaline Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This outrageous baroque Tahitian pearl is one from a parcel of outrageous baroque Tahitian pearls
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

15mm Barrel-Shaped Tahitian Pearl Fob in Gold with Aquamarine & Zircon Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We got this outrageous Tahitian pearl at a 2023 jewelry trade show from Continental Pearls
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k...

18K Pendant with Black Tahiti Pearl and Baguette Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
perfectly complements the rich, dark hue of the Tahitian pearl at its center. The teardrop shape of the
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Pendant with Black Tahiti Pearl and Baguette Diamonds
18K Pendant with Black Tahiti Pearl and Baguette Diamonds
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 0.99 in
Brown Tahitian Pearl with 14k Gold & Sapphire Bale on Iolite & Quartz Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind necklace features a near-round 13mm Tahitian pearl in an unusual brown shade
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Iolite, Yellow Gol...

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This Tahitian pearl pendant features a pearl of 15mm diameter from the waters of French Polynesia
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a Tahitian pearl of approximately 16 x 13.5mm size from the waters of French
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pendant features a beautifully shaped Tahitian pearl of approximately 17 x 13mm size from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Chinese Lantern" Tahitian Pearl Tassel Fob in 14k & 18k Gold with Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This funky, one-of-a-kind pendant features an unusual and very baroque green Tahitian pearl
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Amethyst Stalactite and Black Pearl Stud Earrings and Pendant Necklace Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
earrings and pendant necklace set. Stud earrings feature Amethyst slices and 13mm round Tahitian pearls
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Go...

Tahitiian Black Pear Necklace, Yellow Gold, Pendant, Round Pearl
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful Tahitian Black Pearl necklace has amazing luster, orient, and nacre. The black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a pearl of approximately 16 x 14mm size from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Fob with 18K Gold & Diamond Bezel Topped by Sterling Swan Thimble
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind pendant by Eytan Brandes features a huge Tahitian black pearl set in an 18 karat
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Sil...

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a fine pearl of approximately 15.5 x 17mm size from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tahitian Drop Pearl on 2-Part White Gold Fob with Diamond on Ruby Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
in 18 karat white gold and paired with a gorgeous, silky Tahitian pearl. The pearl is from George
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, ...

"Diving Bell" Black Pearl Pendant with Art Deco Stickpin Top & Paper Clip Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes used the head of an old stickpin to create the bale for this unique pearl pendant
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold 1 Diam. 0.04ct Black Mother of Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
locket free of charge. About black mother of pearl (Tahiti pearls): The Tahitian pearl or black pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Tahitian Black Pearl Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tahitian black pearl pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 9 antique edition and 52 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect tahitian black pearl 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tahitian black pearl pendant over the years, but those made by Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Yoko London and Eytan Brandes are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and bead alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a tahitian black pearl pendant, 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 Tahitian Black Pearl Pendant?

The price for a tahitian black pearl pendant starts at $328 and tops out at $12,300 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,650.

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 Tahitian Black Pearl Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because the dark color of tahitian black pearls makes them so exotic, they can be more valuable. Depending on quality and size a strand can cost between $500 and $25000.