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Cristina Sabatini Yellow Gold Plated Single Strand Peridot Pendant Necklace
By Cristina Sabatini
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Cristina Sabatini Design Yellow Gold Plated Silver; Peridot Pendant Single Strand Necklace
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20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Peridot, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Victoria Style Peridot Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victoria Style Peridot Pendant The feminine pendant style dates back to the
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Victoria Style Peridot Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victoria Style Peridot Pendant
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H 0.29 in W 0.58 in D 0.29 in L 0.87 in
Tiffany & Co. Peridot Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This early 20th-century pendant by Tiffany & Co. features a mesmerizing emerald-cut peridot
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20th Century American Belle Époque Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Peridot, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peridot Pendant Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Peridot Pendant Brooch
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W 1.88 in L 1.75 in
Vintage David Yurman Sterling Silver/18K YG Citrine Peridot Pendant #15405
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold and Peridot Albion Pendant- This elegant
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Late 20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage David Yurman 14k Gold and Silver ‘Albion’ Peridot Pendant and Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
– 18mm x 17mm Pendant - 40mm L including clip MATERIALS – 14k gold/ silver/ peridot WEIGHT – 38.5g
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Peridot, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage 23.20 Carat Peridot and 1.38 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pear shaped peridot pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2
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1940s Unknown Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

1930s 1.15 Carat Peridot and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 1.15 carat peridot and 9 karat yellow gold pendant and chain; part of
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1930s Unknown Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Vintage This beautiful estate necklace is finely crafted
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Late 20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Peridot Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
This platinum pendant necklace is a beautiful example of jewelry. Composed of an onyx plate and
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Peridot, Platinum

Vintage Onyx Peridot Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Onyx Peridot Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
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W 0.75 in L 2.64 in
Large Vintage Sterling Peridot Topaz Mabe Pearl Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
peridot and an 11x11 square orange topaz. This pendant measures 1 3/4 inches at its widest point and 2 3
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1990s Thai Modern Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Peridot Diamond Solid 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
" Pendant Diameter: 15.7 mm x 20 mm Stamped: "14K" Gemstone: Peridot Peridot Measurements: 12 x 8 x 5.65
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Peridot, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Peridot Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Peridot and diamond pendant necklace. 3 marquise shaped peridots accented with 3 round diamonds in
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Late 20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Peridot Pearl Pendant 9ct Gold, circa 1901-1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous antique Edwardian pendant from the early 20th Century adorned with a rich green old
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20th Century European Edwardian Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold

Handcraft Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pearls Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 1950s-style pendant necklace in 18 karat yellow gold with movable peridot
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

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

Citrine Quartz Amethyst Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Huge
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Citrine Quartz Amethyst Peridot Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Huge This very different
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Late 20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie 22K Yellow Gold Amethyst Peridot Beryl Pendant Necklace Bayadere
By Jean Mahie
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and artistic handmade pendant necklace by Jean Mahie. The beaded chain from Bayadere
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Late 20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Yacht Sailboat Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Peridot Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a peridot sailboat with ruby and diamond sails on a
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

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 Peridot Pendant

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.6ct Peridot Crest Pendant with Diamonds, 18K Yellow Gold, 1" Long
Located in Austin, TX
This wonderful vintage pendant presents a large oval peridot in a rich 18 karat gold crest-shaped
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat Pear-Cut Peridot with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Pear-Cut Peridot (1 pcs) 1.75 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (1 Pcs) 0.07
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.99 Carat Peridot Cushion-Cut Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Classic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 6.0 mm Cushion-Cut Peridot (1 pcs) 0.99 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (4
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980's Heart Shaped Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot 14k Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our delightful 80's Heart Shaped Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot 14K Gold Necklace
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Pendant- This lovely pendant features a lovely
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20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Vintage Peridot and Diamond Swan Necklace
Located in London, GB
Good) Weight: 19.0 grams Pendant Dimensions: 19mm x 8mm x 3mm Peridot Dimensions: 13mm Rose Cut Diamond
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20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Peridot and Diamond Swan Necklace
Vintage Peridot and Diamond Swan Necklace
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W 0.04 in L 24.01 in
Diamond Peridot Chalcedony Necklace 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Peridot Chalcedony Necklace 18K Gold We were so lucky to take advantage of estate jewelry
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Late 20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

diamond pendant with Citrin Allmandin blue topaz peridot 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
6,48 ct Citrin Allmandin blue topaz peridot 0,39 ct diamond 10,5 gram ca. 5,5 cm long ca. 1,7 cm
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Late 20th Century German Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Classic Greek Cross with Peridot
Located in Athens, GR
A stunning piece of jewelry, this 18k gold granulated cross features beautiful peridot gemstones
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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Classic Greek Cross with Peridot
Dimos 18k Gold Classic Greek Cross with Peridot
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H 1.771 in W 1.496 in
Henry Dunay Gold Necklace with Peridot and Diamonds
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold necklace with peridot and diamonds by Henry Dunay. The necklace has brushed gold
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1980s Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Pearl and Peridot Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique diamond pearl and peridot necklace handcrafted in 14k white gold. The details are as
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1930s American Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, White Gold

Heart-Shape Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Citrine 14k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Heart-shaped multi-gemstone (Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, and Citrine) charm
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Late 20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14...

Vintage 12 Carat Green Peridot with Multi Cut Diamonds in 18K Two Tone Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pendant, with an oval cut green peridot center stone, this pendant is paired with diamond
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20th Century North American Art Nouveau Vintage Peridot Pendant

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

Multi Gemstone Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
pendant in the shape of a purse features many gemstones including amethyst, pink tourmaline, peridot
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1940s Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Peridot Pendant

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

Guy Laroche Multigemstone Rainbow Band Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Guy Laroche
Located in Honolulu, HI
pendant features a gorgeous line of channel set Gemstones in a rainbow of colors including Topaz, Peridot
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arthur King Convertible Pendant Brooch Ruby Aquamarine 18 Karat Gold Feeform
By Arthur King
Located in Austin, TX
A unique convertible pendant/ brooch with carved ruby, aquamarine, peridot, and pearl and diamonds
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Heart Cut Mixed Stones Cross Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Heart Cut Mixed Stones Cross Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold, a
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Gold and Gem Set "Eye" Pendant in the Manner of Salvador Dali
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Necklace Pendant in the Manner of Salvador Dali, this handmade piece measures 2 inches
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1970s American Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 14k 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 Peridot 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
14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Necklace #15770
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features 11 garnet stones, 12 amethyst, 12 citrine, 12 topaz and 11 peridot bezel set in 14K white gold
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20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Necklace #15770
14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Necklace #15770
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W 0.16 in L 32.01 in
14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Necklace #15779
Located in Washington Depot, CT
is decorated with blue topaz, peridot, amethyst, garnet and citrine gemstones set in 14K white gold
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20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

LeVian Multi Gemstone Butterfly Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
amethyst, cinnamon citrine and green apple peridot. Total gemstone weight is 1.87 carats. The pendant hangs
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold,...

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere On A Black Cord Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The 18K yellow gold and silk cord Cartier Panthere de Cartier lariat necklace is a stunning piece that embodies the elegance and timeless beauty of the Cartier brand. The adjustable ...
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace #14845
Located in Washington Depot, CT
peridots, two garnets, three amethysts and one prasiolite set in classic 14K yellow gold. Total gemstone
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20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Amethyst and Peridot Gold Earrings and Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
Artist made earrings and matching pendant. Irregular shaped amethysts and peridots make a wonderful
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1990s Artisan Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 22k Gold

Peridot Diamond Gold Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Abstract 14K White and Yellow Gold Pendant. The Pendant is both yellow and white gold. The white
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1970s Unknown Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket
Located in New York, NY
Best ever calendar locket: Jumbo size, with names of months engraved. Each month is set with its bright faceted birth stone, within a rayed star. Very solid 14K yellow gold. Ope...
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1930s American Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ru...

Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket
Jumbo Gemset Gold Calendar Locket
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Dm 1.63 in
Bulgari Rome Tourmaline and Peridot Cascade Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s by Bulgari Rome, these 18K gold pendant earrings are composed of pink and
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT faceted crystal and enamel bib necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Striking, amethyst, peridot and topaz faceted glass crystal bib necklace with enamel accents
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Peridot Pendant

Art Deco Suffragette Paste Lavaliere Necklace Silver in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
in various shapes and sizes which simulate Amethysts, Peridots and Diamonds. Together the colours
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20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Gold, Silver

USA Map Florida Maine Hawaii Gold Charm
Located in New York, NY
peridot. 1" x 1." Chain not included. Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond
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1940s American Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

14k Gold

USA Map Florida Maine Hawaii  Gold Charm
USA Map Florida Maine Hawaii  Gold Charm
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Peridots, Diamonds, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pearls, Platinum Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Beautiful brooch/pendant necklace in platinum
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Ruby Aqua Apatite Emerald Peridot Hand Wired Rondell Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby, aqua, appatite, emerald, peridot and Hand wired toggle pendant necklace. 18k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Ruby, Aquamarine, Emerald, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Lava Stone, Peridots, Topazs, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Lavaliere Pendant Peridot Seed Pearl Necklace 15k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 15 karat yellow gold with a 14
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart-cut Amethyst Citrine Garnet Peridot 14k Gold Ring & Necklace Pendant Set
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our stunning Heart-Cut Amethyst Citrine Garnet Peridot 14K Gold Ring & Necklace Pendant
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Pear Cut Green Peridot Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18k yellow gold pendant drop necklace, featuring a 2.30 carat pear shaped green Peridot
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20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Cameo, Peridot, Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure, mounted with a central finely carved cameo, surrounded by a crown of peridot stones and a flowery
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

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

3.35 Carat Amethyst and Peridot Citrine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
By Boodle & Dunthorne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.35 carat amethyst, peridot, citrine and seed pearl, 18
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1990s British Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faceted Peridot Bead Gold Multi Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k gold necklace with 5 strands of faceted peridot gemstones. The center pendant depicts roman
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20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

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Peridot, Gold

Victorian 9ct Gold Peridot and Pearl SPIDER Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A fantastic late Victorian period pendant. Solid 9 carat yellow gold example. Novelty shape in the
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20th Century Vintage Peridot Pendant

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold

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Vintage Peridot Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage peridot pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a vintage peridot pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage peridot pendant from Tiffany & Co., Boodle & Dunthorne and Chimento — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and asscher cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage peridot pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Peridot Pendant?

Prices for a vintage peridot pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,085 and can go as high as $10,959, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,449.

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.