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Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds necklace crafted in 18 karat gold, showcasing a GIA Certified Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds necklace crafted in 18 karat gold, showcasing a GIA Certified Fancy Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vivid Diamonds .98 Carat Diamond Double Halo Heart Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds Necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold, showcasing a heart shaped diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vivid 7.27ct Cabochon Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vivid 7.27ct Cabochon Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant Necklace Introducing this exquisite necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.20 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and 0.52 Carat Diamond Peacock Pendant ref2185
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pendant features 2.20 carats round blue sapphires of graduated size, interlaced with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.82Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.82 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful pendant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

0.94 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Cross Pendant in 18W Ref1605
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k White Gold, this pendant showcases a stunning arrangement of vivid blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.31 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and 0.13 Ct Diamond Halo Pendant in 18W ref2236
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This pendant is a dazzling fusion of vibrant sapphires and scintillating natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Vivid Green Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Green Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Cluster Pendant Necklace. 1.04 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.95 Vivid Green Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A Stunning Natural Vivid Colombian Emerald Emerald Cut Drop Pendant, crafted in an 18 Karat Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.72ct Vivid Green Pear Cut Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Pear Cut Vivid Green Tourmaline & Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. 3.72 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Vivid Colored Spinels, White & Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace, Glows
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with bright natural vivid colored Spinels, white and fancy yellow diamonds. These Spinels are natural
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.38 Carats Radiant Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This is a unique and colorful circle pendant necklace showcasing a 0.38 carats yellow radiant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.32ct Vivid Purple Titanium Spinel Diamond 950 Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Purple Titanium Spinel And Diamond 950 Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. Stunning 1.32 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

2.29 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.29 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful pendant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

4.96 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
4.96 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful pendant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

1.55 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.55 Carat Oval-Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful pendant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Vintage 13.32 Carat Pear Vivid Pink Kunzite and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Pear shaped Vivid Pink Kunzite and Diamond Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a unique Snake Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow gold, 1.03 carat pear-shaped Fancy Vivid
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Pear Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold. It has pear cut sapphires with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Sapphire Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is a beautiful classic cross pendant. It is set in 18k white gold and one fancy vivid yellow
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.14 Carat Round-Cut Vivid Pink-Purple Garnet and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
4.14 Carat Round-Cut Vivid Pink-Purple Garnet and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet

2.26 Carat Vivid Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Pink Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. 1.20 Carat vivid pink centre
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Vivid Yellowish Orange Diamond Pendant, 0.43 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pendant features a 0.43-carat fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond at its center. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
pendant gracefully suspends from a Diamond station necklace, reminiscent of the 'Diamond by the Yard
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

3.32 Carat Vivid Purple Amethyst Round Diamond Cut Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vivid Purple Amethyst Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. Beautiful natural 3.32
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Flower Pendant 18k Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
shape and is highlighted with one magnificent round fancy vivid yellow colored diamond. The center stone
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Vivid Orange Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry On New Yorks Iconic Fifth Avenue, Orange-colored diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond

Heart-Shaped Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant, 2.42 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Feminine and romantic, this heart pendant is formed by a 2.42-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow G...

0.74 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VS1 Diamond Frame Pendant
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous GIA-certified 0.62ct fancy vivid yellow diamond is bezel set in a handmade pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Pendant in 18kt pink gold set with diamonds 1.30 cts, Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds 0.47 cts and
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tanzanite diamond pendant necklace featuring a vivid blue 3.67 carat oval Tanzanite, and 4.57 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Vivid Blue Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a reverse rain drop shape aquamarine set at the bottom half of the pendant. On the top part
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.68 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS2 Radiant Diamond Pendant
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
platinum, this yellow diamond is GIA certified. The pendant comes on an 18K gold chain and is a truly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.68 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS2 Radiant Diamond Pendant
1.68 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS2 Radiant Diamond Pendant
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Certified Natural Jade Diamond Pendant Brooch, Vivid Apple Green, Dolphins
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a vivid apple green Jade and diamond pendant / brooch. The pendant / brooch is set in 18k
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

0.91 Carat Sapphire and 0.16 Carat Diamond Drop Pendant ref2038
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of our exquisite pendant, where a magnificent cluster of vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

SCARSELLI 6 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Necklace GIA Certified
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Scarselli is featuring this 6.42 carat heart shaped Fancy Vivid Yellow color diamond and an A 0.51
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vivid Green Colombian Emerald & Diamond Architectural Pendant, 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An architectural style pendant reminiscent of the Manhattan skyline featuring a bold vivid green
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2010s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vivid Ruby Pendant in 18K White Gold Settings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Vivid Oval Ruby Pendant with Diamond in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut ruby with diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold-filled

UNTREATED Vivid Yellow Australia Natural Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vivid Yellow Untreated Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. 0.80 Total carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...

Certified Untreated Vivid Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Untreated Vivid Yellow Certified Sapphire & Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Intense Pink And Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Intense pink diamond and vivid yellow diamond. Diamond Weight: 1.3 carats total weight Please inquire for
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond

2.58 Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby & Diamonds Heart Necklace Sharing / Common prong, Max. Brilliance 1.56ct. natural round
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.12 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace, GIA Certified
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
shaped diamond necklace accented with 0.11 carats of round diamonds. CENTER STONE: 2.12ct FYV SI1 Heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vivid Neon Blue Zircon 2.81 Carat Round Cut Platinum Pendant Necklace 7.5mm
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vivid Neon Blue Natural Zircon Round Cut Platinum Pendant Necklace. Beautiful natural 2.81 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Zircon, Zircon, Platinum

7.42 Carat Natural Vivid Green Tsavorite Diamonds Cross Pendant 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
) Tsavorites Excellent Saturation & Clear Clarity. Vivid Brilliant Sparking Greens. .50ct. Diamonds Round
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare GRS Swisslab Columbia Intense Vivid Green 2.29 Crt Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
An exquisite natural rare intense vivid green Columbian 2.29 Carats Emerald and Diamond pendant in
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Certified Type A Jadeite Jade and Diamond Parrot Pendant, Vivid Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The design of this Parrot within a Parrot is quite clever! Here is a vivid green Jade and diamond
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

4.65tcw 18K Medium Vivid Green Heart Colombian Emerald & Diamond Bale Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A fancy heart-shaped emerald and diamond accent bale necklace. This exquisite piece features an eye
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2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.62 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Natural Diamond Cross Pendant in 18k ref2359
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
The epitome of grace and spirituality, this cross pendant is a testament to timeless beauty and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bella Rosa Jewelers GIA Certified 2 Carat Vivid Yellow Diamond Heart Necklace
By Bella Rosa Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Create a lasting legacy with this vintage yellow diamond heart necklace. At 2.12 carats and cut
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 6ct Vivid Tanzanite Diamond Sapphire Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A vivid 6ct Tanzanite is mounted in a state of the art design and technology. Internationally
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.56 Carat Fine Burmese Ruby and 0.15 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 18W Ref2404
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this stunning cross pendant lies a central round natural diamond, surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegance 14k Timeless Classic Barbie Vivid Pink 3.13 ct Kunzite Diamond Pendant
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Vivid Pink Pendant. This exquisite pendant showcases a mesmerizing 3.13 carat Kunzite gemstone
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold

Elegance 14k Timeless Classic Barbie Vivid Pink 2.44 ct Kunzite Diamond Pendant
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Vivid Pink Pendant. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning 2.44 carat Kunzite gemstone in a vivid
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold

Elegance 14k Timeless Classic Barbie Vivid Pink 2.21 ct Kunzite Diamond Pendant
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Vivid Pink Pendant. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning 2.21 carat Kunzite gemstone in a vivid
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold

Natural 4mm Vivid Green Round Cut Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Hidden Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Vivid Green Round Cut Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Hidden Halo Pendant Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GRS Certified 3.05ct Natural No Heat Vivid Red Heart Diamonds Necklace 18k
Located in New York, NY
Heart Ruby Cluster Halo No Heat, "Vivid Red" Ruby Necklace 3.46ct. SSEF Certified Report
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Neon Blue Zircon 1.20 Carat Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vivid Neon Blue Natural Zircon Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. Beautiful natural 1.20
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Fine Vivid Green Natural Emerald And Diamond 18k Rose Gold Round Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Green Natural Emerald And Diamond 18k Rose Gold Round Halo Pendant Top grade 5mm vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Vivid Diamond Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vivid diamond pendant necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a vivid diamond pendant necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vivid diamond pendant necklace from Gems and Jewels UK, Vitale 1913 and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and pear cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vivid diamond pendant necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vivid Diamond Pendant Necklace?

On average, a vivid diamond pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $5,140, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $3,200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.