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Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Pendant Necklace A South Sea pearl strand necklace featuring a pendant set with marquise
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Pearl Pendant Necklace
Pearl Pendant Necklace
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Vintage Ruby and Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming ruby and pearl necklace. This vintage piece has been crafted from 9ct
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pearl pendant necklace. This vintage piece has been crafted from 9ct yellow
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Cristal Diamond and Pearl Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Rock Cristal round cut Diamond and black Pearl Pendant Chain Necklace. Pendant Diameter: 3.50
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1990s Aesthetic Movement Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal

Pearl, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant necklace
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This elegant pendant features one
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This spectacular pendant features
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant features one
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Exceptional pearls and diamonds necklace and pendant earrings Set
Located in Sežana, SI
Exceptional twin-set composed of necklace and hanging earrings in yellow and white gold, bearing
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This elegant pendant features one
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant features five round
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Platinum and Gold Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace #16822
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This elegant pendant features two round blue
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This stunning pendant features one 12 mm
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20th Century Italian Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
Handmade in 18k white gold, Original Diamond and South sea Pearl 11 mm Pendant. The diamonds are
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
great details of this necklace as it has a three-pearl pendant with four diamonds and delicate leaf
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1960s Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl

Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Necklace
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W 0.25 in L 16 in
Emerald and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Cultured Pearl Necklace A four-strand necklace with cultured pearls and 135 emerald
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Pendant Necklace White Gold Pearl
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendant handmade. mounted on white gold 750 mils (18 carats). a Tahitian pearl magnificent diameter
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20th Century French Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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White Gold

Pendant Necklace White Gold Pearl
Pendant Necklace White Gold Pearl
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W 0.4 in L 1.19 in
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous pendant necklace created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1990s. Delicate, feminine and wearable
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1990s American Edwardian Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
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H 1.75 in W 1.63 in L 16 in
Garnet Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's garnet and seed pearl brooch pendant necklace set in 14k yellow gold, with dangle
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1940s Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Cultured Pearl, Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Onyx, Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous pendant necklace in platinum structure mounted with
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Chanel Middle Eastern Motif Jewel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Coco Chanel ornate "metal dore" Middle Eastern motif jeweled pendant necklace. The gilt
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Late 20th Century French Byzantine Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl

Pearls, Onyx, Turquoise, Green Stone, Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful necklace in silver structure mounted with pearls
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 1 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any q...
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1990s European Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Black Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This lovely pendant features one
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. Beautiful pendant necklace depicting a Madonna created
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Pearl Gold Peacock Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Striking peacock brooch pendant featuring a ruby, sapphire, emerald and cultured pearl colorful
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire

Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Pearl Gold Peacock Brooch Pendant Necklace
Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Pearl Gold Peacock Brooch Pendant Necklace
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H 0.25 in W 1.68 in D 1.68 in L 18 in
9 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace #14450
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant pendant features one white pearl (8 mm) and one round brilliant cut diamond set in 9K
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Large Pearl and Diamonds Pendant Necklace on 18 Karat Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant necklace in 18 Kt yellow gold and diamonds, the pendant retaining in its center a pearl
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1980s French Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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

Chanel Pearl Necklace with Cross Pendant
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace made of pearly fancy pearls and a cross pendant in gold metal
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1980s French Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Gilt Metal

Cameo, Emerald, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pendant, a pearl. Alog the chain, four pearls. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Ruby, Pearl and Garnet Necklace
Located in London, GB
shaped pendant featuring two natural pearls and three round red rubies. This pendant hangs freely from a
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby, Pearl and Garnet Necklace
Vintage Ruby, Pearl and Garnet Necklace
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W 0.08 in L 19.51 in
Cameo, Garnets, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a strand of pearls. This pendant necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Onyx, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by diamonds,tsavorite and pearls. Below, a pearl. This pendant necklace was totally handmade by
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Onyx, Tsavorite, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls Necklace
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls Necklace Yellow gold necklace with a round pendant which has a
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1960s French Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace Set in 9k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond and pearl pendant necklace set in 9k white gold. The pendant is composed of
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1990s British Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Elegant necklace in 12kt yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise and Pearl Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
) Pearl Dimensions: 6 (1mm) Chain Length: 18 inches Chain Width: 1mm Fastening: Bolt Ring Pendant Tested
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 14KT White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold Tahitian pearl solitaire pendant necklace. This simple necklace features a
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1990s Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mabe Pearl Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
A huge mabe pearl (approximately 25 mm in diameter) is banded with gold in this unusual pendant
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1980s French Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Other, 18k Gold

Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, Onyx, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Pearl and Garnet Horseshoe Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely vintage lucky horseshoe necklace. The necklace features an alternating pattern of
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1970s Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Handcraft pearls and blue enamel 14 karat yellow gold pendant necklace,made
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace #13701
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace JAGi Certified- This
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace, 10KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat yellow gold Tahitian pearl and diamond pendant necklace. This simple necklace features a
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1990s Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bell Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bell Flower Pendant Necklace This large pendant dazzles
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

18K/14K White Gold and Diamond Black Pearl Pendant Necklace #14139
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K/14K White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace- This elegant 18K white gold
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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

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 Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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

Osiris Sterling Silver and Pearl Fertility Goddess Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Fertility Goddess necklace with pearl dangle by designer Osiris. A beautiful
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Sterling Silver

Pearls Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Magnificent necklace made by skilled Neapolitan goldsmiths that recalls the
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1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
necklace. Handmade by artisans assembled with old cut diamonds,pearls and enamel Cross Total Weight 19.40
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Platinum & 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond and pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
clarity. There is also a beautiful selection of natural pearls of different sizes. The heart pendant
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20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant retrò pendant necklace in 18 karat rose gold and
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Beautiful Diamond Gold Drop Pendant and Pearl Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
carat weight; clarity: VS, SI, I; color: G/H. Pendant measures approx. 1.75" long; (3.5mm) pearl
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1980s Modernist Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming natural pearl necklace. This antique piece consists of single row of
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20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sweet Sixteen Pendant Necklace, Yellow Gold, Peridot and Pearl Large Charm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
fine jewelry piece to wear? This Sweet Sixteen charm pendant has a pearl and three genuine peridot
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1960s American Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Musk Quartz, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace, 14K White Gold, Wedding Day
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold Tahitian pearl pendant necklace. This wedding day necklace features an 11 mm
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1990s Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace w/ Wheat Chain
Located in Lexington, KY
Diamond and Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace w/ Wheat Chain  Necklace and pendant 14k white gold 18 = .27
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1960s Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants

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

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Vintage Pearl Necklace Necklaces And Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage pearl necklace necklaces and pendants available on 1stDibs. 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 2107 vintage versions or 2 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage pearl necklace necklaces and pendants bearing retro or modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and Christian Lacroix are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but pearl versions, from our inventory of 799, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and bead can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage pearl necklace 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 Pearl Necklace Necklaces And Pendants?

Prices for vintage pearl necklace necklaces and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $44 and can go as high as $1,620,000, while vintage pearl necklace necklaces and pendants, on average, fetch $1,840.

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 Pearl Necklace Necklaces and Pendants
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.