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Vintage Prasiolite Diamond and Enamel Bird Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful vintage gem set necklace. This piece showcases a charming antique pendant
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20th Century Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Red Enamel and Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Versatile and unusual necklace that can be worn two different ways. The egg shaped pendant can be
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Necklace- This stunning pendant
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20th Century Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mercedes Robirosa Oversized Gilt Metal and Enamel Cross Pendant Necklace
By Mercedes Robirosa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Mercedes Robirosa Paris couture pendant necklace features an oversized gilt metal all
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1980s French Modern Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

Enamelled Locket Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
the function of keeping important memories close to the heart. This pendant, in particular, was
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamelled Locket Pendant
Enamelled Locket Pendant
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Dm 0.87 in L 1.3 in
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage 1994 Enamel Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage 1994 chain necklace featuring a gold tone enameled cross pendant with
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20th Century French Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

Barney Reid Enamel California Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
By Barney Reid
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract fish design in enamel over copper pendant necklace created by Barney Reid of San Diego
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Copper, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 50 cm. Please contact for any q...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enamel Anchor Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring a enameled anchor pendant. Adjustable
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20th Century French Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gilt Metal

Enamel Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Heart pendant, finely crafted in platinum with an enamel in the middle, weighing approximately a
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1940s Unknown Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

1950s Yellow Gold and Enamel Cow Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage enamel and 18 karat yellow gold pendant in the form of a horned cow
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1950s Unknown Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

1950s Yellow Gold and Enamel Cow Pendant
1950s Yellow Gold and Enamel Cow Pendant
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W 0.67 in L 0.98 in
1990s 18k Yellow Gold Orange Enamel Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
removable orange enamel fish. This fish can also be worn as a brooch. This necklace is crafted with a yellow
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1990s Modern Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jean Louis Scherrer Paris Gilded Metal and Black Enamel Cross Pendant Necklace
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jean Louis Scherrer Paris designed this lovely, typical 1980s-period pendant necklace. The piece
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gilt Metal, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver pendant necklace. Handmade
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

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 Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 karat silver pendant necklace. Handmade by
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Gianni Versace 1990s silver and black enamel pendant necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
head and a brushed silver mosaic on a black enamel base, keeping this item simple yet effective. The
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1990s Italian Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gilt Metal

Enamel Pendant Rutilated Tourmaline Necklace Sterling Silver by Ivan Sufuev
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Enamel Pendant Rutilated Tourmaline Necklace Sterling Silver by Ivan Sufuev This tremendous
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Late 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cloisonne Enamel Sterling Silver Articulated Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Vintage cloisonné enamel articulated Sterling Silver Fish pendant; striking colors of
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

LB offers a stunning Sterling Vintage Mexican and Enamel pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers an Impressive, large, Vintage, Sterling Silver Mexican, and Enamel pendant
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pendant with black enamel and Diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold pendant with black enamel and diamonds detailed description: The pendant has a
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20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

.2 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Frog Enamel Leaf Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Pendant necklace. Green enamel leaf and 3D frog pendant with 2 round ruby eyes. The frog is
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Late 20th Century Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Pendant has Enamel. This Pendant has also its matching Earrings. This Pendant is available also
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Pendant has also its matching Earrings. This Pendant is available also with Blue Sapphire
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel, Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Floral Pendant
Located in London, GB
enamel pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated design, composed of
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1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Large Topaz and Diamond Pendant on a Black Enamel Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special and rare pendant brooch necklace crafted by David Webb in 1980's. The
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pierre Cardin Silver Enamel and Glass Pendant Necklace, French, circa 1965
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
; pendant made of geometric red, orange and yellow painted enamel featuring a brilliant blue glass boss
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver, Steel

Vintage Enamel Chimney Sweeper Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a 14 karat gold vintage enamel charm pendant crafted in the shape of a chimney sweeper
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Late 20th Century European Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Chimney Sweeper Charm Pendant
Vintage Enamel Chimney Sweeper Charm Pendant
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W 0.48 in L 0.79 in
.45 Carat Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Revival Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Art Nouveau Revival style enamel and diamond necklace. This unique necklace is 18k yellow
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Late 20th Century Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Faberge Easter Egg Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper
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1990s American Artisan Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with plique-a
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20th Century French Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant Necklace
French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant Necklace
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H 18.01 in W 1.11 in D 0.08 in L 0.71 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Petal Crystal Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this necklace. Crafted from
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Enamel

GUY LAROCHE PARIS Enameled Heart Necklace Pendant from 1980s
By Guy Laroche
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Exquisite GUY LAROCHE PARIS Long Heart Pendant, Enameled Metal Heart and Gold Tone Metal, Vintage
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1980s French Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

Vintage Sterling silver and enamel fob pendant, Darts league
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive vintage sterling silver and enamel fob pendant. It is a nicely shaped piece with an
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite vintage Chinese gilded silver egg pendant, adorned with stunning cloisonné enamel
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Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Enamel, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 0.79 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Triangle Swirl Cream Enamel Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
rare piece of jewellery. Length: 34 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 2.0*1.5 cm. Weight: 21 g
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Flower Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. Pendant: 3.0*1.2 cm. Weight: 12 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Striking David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Enamel Pendant Necklace
By David Anderson
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully crafted Striking solid sterling silver pendant, inlaid with turquoise enamel in
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1960s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Vintage SWAROVSKI gold crystal enamel seagull pendant designer necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed with SWAROVSKI swan logo • gold tone with crystals and enamel • vintage
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20th Century Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

14K Gold, Emerald & Enamel Dartboard Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
14K Gold, Emerald & Enamel Dartboard Pendant This distinctive pendant, masterfully crafted in a
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Gold, Emerald & Enamel Dartboard Pendant
14K Gold, Emerald & Enamel Dartboard Pendant
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H 1.62 in L 1.19 in
Opal Ruby Strawberry Pinecone Locket Pendant Necklace Enamel Gold MidCentury 3"
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and very rare antique Opal and Ruby Strawberry or Pinecone motif Pendant Locket
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold

Vintage Russian Cloisonne Enamel Egg Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exquisite vintage Russian Soviet gilded silver egg pendant showcases stunning turquoise
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Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Frascarolo Black Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Jaguar Pendant Brooch
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
Frascarolo Jaguar Pendant and Brooch in black enamel on 18k gold, with lapis lazuli and diamond
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1960s Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Sterling Silver Pendant Vintage Enamel Peru Peruvian Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Enameled Pendant. Hallmarked on the back. Enamel is in Excellent shape, some reflection in photo Measures
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1970s Peruvian Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Innovative 18k, Mabe Pearl, Diamond and Black Enamel Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This interesting pendant, fashioned from 18k gold, cloisonne black enamel, diamonds and one 18mm
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Zodiac Spinner Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1950s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Measurement: 1 inch long Condition: Excellent Vintage Era
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1950s Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enameled Dragonfly Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Enameled Dragonfly Pendant 14k Gold. The pendant measures 1.24”x1.10” and weights 2.6 grams.
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1960s Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Enamel Cross Pendant 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Enamel Cross Pendant 18K Gold Vintage This very different and unusual diamond Cross is
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Late 20th Century Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Bar Black Enamel Crystal Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 7.5*1.2 cm. Weight: 37 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Signed Napier Goldtone & White Enamel "Molten" Pendant Necklace
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
1970s goldtone and white enamel "molten" pendant necklace with hook clasp. Marked "Napier
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Enamel Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm 18 Karat Gold Red White Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Enamel Easter Egg 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Charm. The fabulous
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20th Century Belle Époque Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Gold Enamel Fish Bone Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
enamel. Pendant measures 4.25" long and 1" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co, 18k, Italy. Weight of the piece
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Enamel Sombrero Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
and leaves motif highlighted with red and green enamel respectively. The pendant measures 8.6mm wide x
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1970s American Retro Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Enamel Sombrero Pendant
14 Karat Enamel Sombrero Pendant
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H 0.98 in W 0.34 in L 0.81 in
Vintage 18 Karat Gold St. Anne D’Auray Blue Enamel Medallion Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
. Circa 1960. The piece features blue enamel. Weight: 5.15g Pendant size: 2.5x1.9cm Chain length
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Zeeuws Meisje Silver Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
enameled charm of a Dutch Zeeuws Meisje. Zeeuws Meisje is a margarine brand from a Dutch company. The brand
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver, Enamel

Krementz, 14K Gold Chain Necklace with Enamel Pendant, U.S.A, 20th Century
By Krementz & Co
Located in Chatham, CA
KREMENTZ - Elegant chain necklace with double sided enamel slide pendant - the round pillow shaped
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Masriera Art Nouveau Gold Enamel and Gem set Pendant Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 - 1990 Masriera of Spain 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch in the extreme Art Nouveau style
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1980s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace in 18Ct Gold Blue Enamel, circa 1901-1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful antique Edwardian pendant from the turn of the 20th Century depicting a heart, with a
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20th Century European Edwardian Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Gold, Enamel and Sapphire Pectoral Cross Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendant Pectoral cross in 18k gold (750°/°°) decorated with blue enamel and set with large sapphire
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

LB offers Vintage Danish Enamel Sterling pendant, glass Opals Quartz necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage 50’s Danish Enamel and Sterling Silver brooch pendant Necklace
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Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces and Pendants

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Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces And Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage enamel pendant necklaces and pendants. Frequently made of Gold, Enamel and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage enamel pendant necklaces and pendants bearing Modern or Retro hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, David Webb and Lanvin Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 54, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage enamel pendant necklaces and pendants and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage enamel pendant necklaces and pendants for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Enamel Pendant Necklaces And Pendants?

Prices for vintage enamel pendant necklaces and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $119 and can go as high as $58,500, while vintage enamel pendant necklaces and pendants, on average, fetch $1,400.

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.