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Butterfly Diamond Enamel Gold 18K Pendant convertible Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly Diamond Enamel Gold 18K Pendant convertible Brooch. Wings are movable. Total length
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Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold 18k Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
18K yellow gold pendant holding an oval citrine. Height: 3.50 centimeters. Gross weight: 16.01
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage 18k Pendant

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Citrine, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat GIA Certified Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18K Pendant
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K pendant. The vibrant pink hue of the sapphire is beautifully complemented by dazzling diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.5 ct Diamond 18K Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous classic vintage triple diamond drop pendant set in 18K white gold. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.5 ct Diamond 18K Pendant Necklace
Vintage 1.5 ct Diamond 18K Pendant Necklace
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H 0.69 in Dm 0.25 in L 18 in
18K Pendant with Black Tahiti Pearl and Baguette Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
craftsmanship. The pendant is expertly crafted from 18K yellow gold, creating a warm and inviting glow that
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 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
Alex & Co "Forever Heart" 0.66ct Heart Cut Diamond & Pave 18K Pendant Necklace
By Alex & Co
Located in Newton, MA
Alex & Co "Forever Heart" signature diamond pendant is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold in our
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Emerald Platinum 18K Pendant VS Diamond Onyx Certified Huge AAA 4.51 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Gift This Would Make! SIZE: HUGE Pendant alone is 1 3/4 inches Long X 1 3/8 inch wide (43 MM x 35.5
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

18k White Gold Diamond Pendant & 14k Chain 5.4gr .50tdw
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k White Gold Diamond Pendant & 14k Chain 5.4gr .50tdw 18k white gold diamond pendant. There is
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, White Gold

Symbolic Round Disc Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Charm
Located in Geneva, CH
Symbolic Egyptian revival Round disc Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm. Total height: 0.79 inch (2.00
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Vintage 18k Pendant

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Yellow Gold

Falcon Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Charm Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Falcon Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm Pendant. Total length: 1.38 inch (3.50 centimeters) including
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Leaf Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Charm
Located in Geneva, CH
Leaf Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm. Egyptian revival. Total length: 0.79 inch (2.00 centimeters
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Vintage 18k Pendant

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Yellow Gold

Ghost Diamond Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Charm
Located in Geneva, CH
Ghost Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm. Three small diamonds. Circa 1990. Total height: 1.34 inch
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1990s Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970s Modernist "Tribal" Mask Style Horn and Gold Pendant
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Heavy Modernist 60's 18k pendant necklace. The 2" x 1 3/4" 18k filigree and wirework pendant in the
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1970s Unknown Modernist Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold

Egyptian Hieroglyphic Symbol Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Charm
Located in Geneva, CH
Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol Yellow gold 18k Pendant Charm. Egyptian Revival. Total height: 0.59
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20th Century Egyptian Revival Vintage 18k Pendant

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Yellow Gold

Natural UNTREATED GIA Omphacite "Imperial" Color Jade and Diamonds 18KY Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The pendant shown with 18" 18k Yellow gold chain that sold separately, reach out if you'll need the
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1980s Modern Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

emerald diamond pendant 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k white gold cut emerald like a sheet ca. 0,10 ct diamond size 3 cm x 1,5 cm 2,5 gram the
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20th Century German Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold

emerald diamond pendant 18 k gold
emerald diamond pendant 18 k gold
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W 0.6 in L 1.19 in
diamond pendant with Citrin Allmandin blue topaz peridot 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
wide a pendant that goes with everything
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Late 20th Century German Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold

Cute Retro 18 k yellow gold Virgin Mary charm - lovely Vintage pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
encircled with a bigger round of wonderful open work, giving this pendant a magnificent and eye-catching
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 k Italian zodiac charm pendant - Aries charm - solid yellow gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Constellation Star Sign Pendant is associated with the birth dates between 21 March and 20 April. This pretty
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

43.66 Ct Tanzanite Diamond 18 K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
connoisseurs of TITANIC movie aesthetics. This is the mind blowing 14 K white gold pendant with one prong set
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20th Century Russian Empire Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

43.66 Ct Tanzanite Diamond 18 K White Gold Pendant Necklace
43.66 Ct Tanzanite Diamond 18 K White Gold Pendant Necklace
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W 0.76 in D 0.48 in L 0.81 in
18 K Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal, Made 1944 in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold pendant has a faceted baguette cut rock crystal which is embraced by a beautiful
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1940s Swedish Vintage 18k Pendant

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Italian Multi Chain Necklace 18 K White Yellow Gold with Heart Diamond Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
. The gorgeous 5 strand necklace in 18 K white and yellow gold features a heart shaped pendant set with
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K white Gold chain Turquoise Baguette cut Diamond pendant Paul Binder Zurich
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K white chain with pendant by Paul Binder Zurich featuring a fine natural Turquoise
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant Diamond Rock Crystal Onyx by Tännler
By Tannler of Switzerland
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very decorative 18 K yellow Gold Vintage Multi strand Necklace with featuring a pendant with Rock
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage 18k Pendant

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Onyx, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 k Global Locket
Located in New York, NY
A 14 k Gold Sphere Hinged Locket with Rubies and Diamonds in a gold frame. The globe opens to
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1930s American Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Turquoise Pendant 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Perfect for layering or brilliant on its own, this bright blue
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1960s American Vintage 18k Pendant

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Pendant 18k
Turquoise Pendant 18k
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Dm 0.7 in
18 K Gold Necklace with Large Dropshaped Quartz Stone
Located in Stockholm, SE
with dramatic inclusions. On top of the pendant drop is a large 18 karat bail and the neck-ring closes
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1990s Swedish Vintage 18k Pendant

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Quartz, 18k Gold

Chalcedony & 18K Gold Fob Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Chalcedony & 18K Gold Fob Pendant This pendant showcases a unique and elegant design
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage 18k Pendant

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Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Chalcedony & 18K Gold Fob Pendant
Chalcedony & 18K Gold Fob Pendant
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H 1.28 in L 1.5 in
Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold pendant with natural turquoise stone. Small in a quite not busy style with the
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1950s Greek Neoclassical Vintage 18k Pendant

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Pendant
Dimos 18k Gold Turquoise Pendant
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H 0.984 in W 0.669 in
18k Gold Era's Hammered Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Era’s pendant. This pendant brings together different eras of workmanship‘s. The center
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Mid-20th Century Greek Neoclassical Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold

18k Gold Era's Hammered Pendant
18k Gold Era's Hammered Pendant
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H 0.591 in W 0.315 in D 0.118 in
Cartier Panthere 18k Gold Silverium Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Cartier Panthère 18K Gold Silverium Pendant is a mesmerizing embodiment of sophistication and
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Late 20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere 18k Gold Silverium Pendant
Cartier Panthere 18k Gold Silverium Pendant
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W 1.25 in L 2.25 in
20th Century Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Pattern Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This lovely antique necklace features a fine
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20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage 18k Pendant

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

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #13625
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Beautiful 18K yellow gold cameo pendant! Size: 7mm X 13.5mm X 5.5mm Length w/ bail: 24mm Weight
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Capricorn Pendant Astrology Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A graceful 18k gold Capricorn pendant made of 18k gold, featuring ruby.
This vintage pendant is
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1970s Vintage 18k Pendant

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Dog-shaped vintage 18K gold pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Unique vintage dog-shaped 18K chiseled gold pendant. Resembles a schnauzer this cute little
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1990s European Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant Beautiful vintage yellow gold Chai symbol! The chai symbol
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Chai Symbol Pendant
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W 0.93 in L 0.93 in
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold heart pendant. It is hallmarked 750 in the loop and 18K, Italy and ZRW
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20th Century Italian Byzantine Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
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H 1.4 in Dm 1 in
18K Gold Chain with Indian Pendant
Located in Nantucket, MA
An 18K gold hand-tooled linked chain with an Indian spade-shaped pendant with fine granulation work
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Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage 18k Pendant

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Spinel, 18k Gold

Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One stacked pink and green tourmaline and diamond 18K yellow gold pendant featuring one rectangular
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1970s Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a cross with three layers. The base layer
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20th Century French Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
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W 0.99 in D 0.12 in L 1.58 in
18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an Etruscan pierced pendant set with blue
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20th Century Italian Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Charm Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Charm Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.71 in L 1.15 in
Amphora 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an amphora. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold
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20th Century Italian Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amphora 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Amphora 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 0.87 in
Drum 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a drum. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold to
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20th Century Italian Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Drum 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Drum 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.63 in D 0.28 in L 0.67 in
Trumpet 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a trumpet. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold to
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20th Century Italian Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trumpet 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Trumpet 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.44 in D 0.26 in L 0.75 in
Kutchinsky 18k Gold Pendant Pearl Gemstones
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun Kutchinsky pendant, made of 18k gold, features sapphires, rubies, and pearls. The circular
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Late 20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Scroll Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Scroll Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.70 grams Chain
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1990s Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold

Gondola 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a gondola with white gold detail. Unmarked
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20th Century Italian Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gondola 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Gondola 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 1.03 in D 0.24 in L 0.4 in
18k Gold Diamond Vintage Pirate Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute and fun vintage pendant made of 18k gold, features diamond. The pendant designed as a pirate
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1970s Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Vintage Pirate Pendant
18k Gold Diamond Vintage Pirate Pendant
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W 1 in L 1.75 in
18K YG Diamond Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ancient coin pendant flexiable choker necklace with 16 diamonds approx 0.96 carat
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K YG Diamond Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace
18K YG Diamond Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace
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Dm 1 in L 15.25 in
18K Yellow Gold Crucifix Cross Pendant #15443
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Crucifix Cross Pendant This lovely crucifix pendant is set in 18K Yellow Gold
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Pyramid 18K Rose Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as an Egyptian pyramid. Stamped with the
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20th Century Egyptian Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Egyptian Pyramid 18K Rose Gold Charm Pendant
Egyptian Pyramid 18K Rose Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.48 in D 0.48 in L 0.4 in
Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Heart Design Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Heart Design Pendant. Height: 1.60 centimeters. Width: 1.10 centimeters
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Late 20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Poodle Dog Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a poodle dog sitting up on its haunches
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20th Century French Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Poodle Dog Charm Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Poodle Dog Charm Pendant
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W 0.4 in D 0.32 in L 0.91 in
18K Yellow Gold Green Heart Pendant #13624
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorgeous 18K yellow gold green heart pendant! Size: 22mm X 19m X 5.5mm Length w/ bail: 26.5mm
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Green Heart Pendant #13624
18K Yellow Gold Green Heart Pendant #13624
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W 0.22 in L 1.05 in
French Dolphin 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a leaping dolphin. Stamped with the
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20th Century French Vintage 18k Pendant

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Dolphin 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Dolphin 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.4 in D 0.3 in L 0.75 in
18K Yellow Gold Green Heart Pendant #13624
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorgeous 18K yellow gold green heart pendant! Size: 22mm X 19m X 5.5mm Length w/ bail: 26.5mm
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20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Green Heart Pendant #13624
18K Yellow Gold Green Heart Pendant #13624
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W 0.22 in L 1.05 in
Buccellati Agate 18K Gold Zodiac Medallion Pendant
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a captivating Vintage Medallion pendant crafted by the esteemed Buccellati in 18K
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage 18k Pendant

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Agate, 18k Gold

Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Gold This outstanding vintage piece can be worn as a
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Late 20th Century Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Globe and Enamel Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful 18 karat gold pendant in the shape of a globe, made of porcelain containing several
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage 18k Pendant

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18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Gold Globe and Enamel Pendant
Vintage 18K Gold Globe and Enamel Pendant
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W 0.56 in L 1.15 in
18K Yellow Gold Watering Can Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a watering can. Stamped with the French
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20th Century French Vintage 18k Pendant

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Watering Can Charm Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Watering Can Charm Pendant
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W 0.83 in D 0.38 in L 0.63 in
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Vintage 18k Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage 18k pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 689 vintage or 98 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage 18k pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage 18k pendant over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a vintage 18k pendant featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a vintage 18k pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage 18k Pendant?

Prices for a vintage 18k pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $240 and can go as high as $98,705, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,867.

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 Vintage 18k Pendant
  • 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.