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Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Multi Gems cabochon, Mother of Pearl and small diamond on Gold Pendant chain Necklace. Emerald
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Peridot, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Garnet, Emerald, Black ...

Asch Grossbardt Onyx, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Darnestown, MD
they are known. The pendant has mother of pearl and black onyx. The bail is set with diamonds. The
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1990s American Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Regina Caeli Mother-of-Pearl Diamond and Pearl White Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Mother-of-Pearl, rose-cut Diamond and Pearl on White Gold Pendant representing Regina Caeli. 20th
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Daisy Flower Pendant Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
daisy flower pendant delicately made with mother of pearl petals inside a round silver wire rim hanging
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This impressive vintage gemstone necklace is fine quality set with black onyx, mother of pearl and
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1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Antique carved Mother of Pearl Chinese pendant necklace with MOP beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB hand Carved Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Happiness pendant is on offer. This lovely, delicate
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14K Gold Mother of Pearl Buddha Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Mother of pearl, is an organic–inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Mother of Pearl & Diamond Pendant #15766
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Pendant JAGi Certified- This stunning
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Mother of Pearl Heart 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
pearl heart and coral beads Pendant total weight 32.40 grams Heart mother of pearl weight 19.50 grams
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erté Folies Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By Erté
Located in Holland, PA
14k yellow gold, diamond, mother of pearl, black onyx, necklace and earrings set from Erte titled
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Libra Zodiac Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
celestial elegance. Fashioned from lustrous 18k gold and adorned with exquisite mother of pearl, this
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1970s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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18k Gold, Gold

Yellow gold Victoria Casal Paris, mother of pearl and round diamond pendant
Located in Surfside, FL
Victoria Casal Paris, mother of pearl and diamonds pendant in 18k yellow gold. Round brilliant cut
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Tambourine Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
tambourine crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold and mother of pearl. Size: 19 mm Weight: 3.2 gr
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Drum Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Drum Charm- Perfect for the musician in your life! This
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Onyx Mother Of Pearl Diamond Miroir des Eaux Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef
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20th Century French Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Classic Oval-Cut Aquamarine, Mother of Pearl with Diamond 14k White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of oval-Cut Aquamarine (1 pcs) 0.75 carat, Fancy-cut Mother of Pearl Pink (1
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Cameo Pendant/Pin/Brooch #15952
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver large mother of pearl cameo pin/pendant. Beautifully detailed hand carved
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Marcasite, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Forest Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0729
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Forest Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature painting is
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Creek Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0802
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Creek with horse in the background Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Unicorn Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-of-Pearl Pendant #0770
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Forest Unicorn Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The miniature
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Heart Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate large heart pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. Mother of pearl measures
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Native American Pink Mother of Pearl Silver Barrel Bead Dangle Necklace #17130
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver barrel bead and mother of pearl dangle bib necklace. Beautiful necklace in its original
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Silver

LB offers Vintage Carved Mother of Pearl medallion necklace with vintage glass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a vintage hand carved Indian medallion pendant necklace. A string of all
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold-filled

Estate Asch Grossbardt Mother of Pearl & Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Asch Grossbardt hot air balloon pendant with mother of pear and white diamond
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Rose Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother-Of-Pearl Pendant #0831
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Yellow Rose on Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely lovely Yellow
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat 'Blue Boy' Masterpiece Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Pendant #0786
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold 'Blue Boy' Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely lovely recreated
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte La Courbe Bracelet Carved Mother of Pearl Gold and Silver Sterling
By Erté
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Entitled La Courbe, “ the curve” refers to the with a hand carved mother of pearl face, framed in 14k
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Oval Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Oval Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Pearls Water Drop Pendant Crystals Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Pearls Water Drop Pendant Crystals Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Strand Leaf Yellow Crystal Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Double Strands Leaf Floral Large Amber Crystals White Pearls Pendant
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

French 1930s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Natural Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
the Virgin in profile on mother-of-pearl. On the back the initials "M C 30-4-1933" are engraved. All
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Amethyst Oval Pearl Pendant Mesh Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. Rare to find. Size: 38*0.9 cm. Pendant: 1.5*2.0 cm. Weight: 35 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

MAUBOUSSIN PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl & Sapphire Omega Bracelet 1980
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mauboussin Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl & Sapphire Omega Bracelet Vintage Circa 1980s
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1980s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Neck
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Necklace. Featuring
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1990s Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Pearls Triangle Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Round Pearls Triangle Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace, Gold
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Oval White Pearl Crystals Set Pendant Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Oval White Pearl Crystals Set Pendant Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Pearl Crystals Pendant Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Pearl Crystals Pendant Chunky Mesh Necklace, Gold Plated
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large White Pearl Sapphire Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large White Pearl Sapphire Crystals Triangle Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone
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1990s French Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Pearl Flower Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
crystal-embellished floral and a faux pearl-embellished pendant. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Moon Fan Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Moon Fan Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Faux Crystals Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
faux pearl-embellished pendant. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
faux pearl-embellished pendant. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Floral Crystals Round Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
faux pearl-embellished pendant. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Oval Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
metal, rhinestones, Faux pearls. Length: 36 cm. Pendant: 2.0*1.5 cm. Weight: 30 g. _ _ _ Great for
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1980s German Modernist Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Moon Fan Crystals White Pearls Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones, Faux pearl. Length: 34 cm
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large White Oval Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones, Faux pearl
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Flower Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
jewellery. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 2 cm. Pendant: 2.0*2.4 cm. Weight: 45 g. _ _ _ Great for
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Crystals Water Drop Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. Pendant: 2.5*1.8 cm. Weight: 26 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Beaded Pearls Crystals Long Bar Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
: 34 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 3.2*0.5 cm. Weight: 13 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come
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1970s German Edwardian Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystal Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Trio White Pearls Floral Bouquet Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Trio White Pearls Floral Bouquet Mesh Chain Necklace, Gold
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Swarovski Large Black White Oval Crystals Pearls Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Tone
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Length: 44 cm, extend chain 6cm. Pendants: 2.8*2.0 cm. _ _ _ Great for
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1990s Austrian Baroque Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Rose Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Trio Cluster Flower Pearls Choker Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. Pendant: 3.1*3.0 cm. Weight: 26 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
pattern of Heishi turquoise beads, coral, mother of pearl, and onyx. Chain ends in large shell pendant
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Santo Domingo Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
turquoise, mother of pearl and onyx. Traditional Santo Domingo style. Would complement a Southwestern or a
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Turquoise

Navajo Figural Necklace Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
pendant with mother of pearl background including amber, onyx, spiny oyster, and turquoise dancer figure
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Amber, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Mother-of-Pearl Line Pendant, Sterling Silver, White Shell
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning Mother-of-Pearl Line Pendant is perfect for adding a unique touch to any outfit
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1990s Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Huge Vintage Zuni Sunface Feather Inlay Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
Ricky Vacit. It features mother of pearl, jet, coral and 2 different types of turquoise inlay. The
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1980s North American Native American Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Jose & Maria Barrera Square Cross Cabochon Cornelian Turquoise Tassel Necklace
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in Sausalito, CA
necklace that features natural carnelian, turquoise and mother-of-pearl by designer Jose & Maria Barrera
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20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Necklaces and Pendants

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Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate

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Vintage Mother Of Pearl Necklaces And Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage mother of pearl necklaces and pendants. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 348 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage mother of pearl necklaces and pendants bearing contemporary or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Van Cleef & Arpels, Erté and Bulgari each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 74 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, uncut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage mother of pearl 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 Mother Of Pearl Necklaces And Pendants?

Prices for vintage mother of pearl necklaces and pendants start at $55 and top out at $675,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,987.

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.