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Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Rectangular Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Rectangular Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Rectangular Pendant
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H 1.35 in W 0.98 in L 16 in
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Rectangular-Shaped Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Ruffled Rectangular Pendant, Accented
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.56 Carat Rectangular Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold. The chain is 14k yellow gold with 18 inches in length. 1 rectangular purple amethyst
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Concentric Rectangular-Shaped Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Open Concentric Rectangular-Shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rhodolite Pendant Necklace - Cornered Rectangular Step Cut
Located in Holtsville, NY
Presenting our stunning 14K Yellow Gold Rhodolite Pendant Necklace, featuring a 1.07 carat cut
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Rhodolite, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Rectangular Domed Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow and white gold. This rectangular, slightly domed yellow gold pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Retro, Citrine 'Yellow Orange Color' Pendant, Rectangular Emerald Cut in 18K
Located in London, GB
Beautifully composed citrine pendant in 18 carat yellow gold. It features a luxurious glowing fiery
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Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.10ct Rectangular Tourmaline Charm Pendant Necklace, Diamonds 24kt Gold & SS
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rectangular Tourmaline Charm Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, 24kt Gold and Silver by Prehistoric
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

18.93 Carat Aquamarine Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive aquamarine pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18.93 Carat Aquamarine Yellow Gold Pendant
18.93 Carat Aquamarine Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.43 in W 0.54 in L 0.94 in
Yianni Creations Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Two-Tone Rectangular Pendant Enhancer
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
decorated by a thick layer of 24 Karat yellow gold. This lovely pendant comes with silk rope and will look
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Rhodium, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Silver, Ste...

Incogem 14K Floating Diamond Rectangular Pendant 'Letter Y'
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Incogem Floating Diamond Pendant: 14k Yellow Gold. The pendant is handcrafted of 14 karat yellow
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Incogem 14K Floating Diamond Rectangular Pendant 'Letter Y'
Incogem 14K Floating Diamond Rectangular Pendant 'Letter Y'
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W 0.46 in D 0.21 in L 0.83 in
18KT Yellow Gold & 3.38Ct. Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the 1980's this 18 karat yellow gold retro pendant will remain eternally classic. A
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Yellow Gold & 3.38Ct. Diamond Pendant Necklace
18KT Yellow Gold & 3.38Ct. Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 2 in W 2 in L 22 in
Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Two Tone Rectangular Pendant
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
24 Karat Yellow Gold features 8mm Freshwater Pearl complemented by unique techniques of craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a rectangular medal depicting the Virgin Mary
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.14 in L 0.99 in
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sagittarius Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Rectangular medal with rounded sides, depicting the astrological
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Enhancer Pendant with Tangerine Citrine
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold enhancer pendant with five channel set rectangular faceted
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Green Topaz Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style 18K yellow Gold Green Topaz Pendant. The Green topaz is emerald cut. It
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Green Topaz Pendant
Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Green Topaz Pendant
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H 0.12 in W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Pendant Necklace, 1.49ct
Located in Holtsville, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Pendant Necklace, a piece that epitomizes
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 15.41 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, rectangular frame has a scrolling
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 15.41 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Pendant
Vintage 1950s 15.41 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 18.01 in W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal depicting the
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.48 in D 0.03 in L 0.95 in
Victorian 2.40 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 2.40 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold pendant and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Diamonds Aquamarine 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
1900s. Crafted in 9-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver, this cross is a tribute to the savoir
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Coral and Citrine Pendant in 14K yellow Gold, by SERAFINO
Located in Montréal, Québec
We make this colorful pendant in 14k yellow gold set with a rectangular Coral batons and a citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hungarian 29.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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Early 2000s Hungarian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Cameo on Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Of rectangular shape, this retro pendant is
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Light Green Topaz Small Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style 18K yellow Gold light Green topaz Pendant. The light green topaz is
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Cabochon Cut Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The rectangular frame is ornamented with a bezel set
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1.10ct - Yellow Gold, Elegant Design
Located in Holtsville, NY
This elegant 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace boasts a stunning Sapphire centerpiece complemented
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 7.92 carat Bi-Color Tourmaline Pendant with chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold pendant featuring a bi-color tourmaline weighing 7.92 carats. The tourmaline has
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.31 Carat Ruby and 0.19 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive ruby pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold and white gold. The pierced decorated frame
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.31 Carat Ruby and 0.19 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
1.31 Carat Ruby and 0.19 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.24 in W 0.23 in Dm 0.23 in L 20 in
Antique Victorian 6.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian diamond pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting. The pierced
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 925 Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Length: 16.00 inches Width
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Peter Suchy 6.50 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
. 6.50 carat elongated emerald cut deep green tourmaline is set in four prong 18k yellow gold setting. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

4K Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant Necklace Rectangular Step Cut Tourmaline 5.7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 14K yellow gold pendant necklace, featuring a stunning
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterflies Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #576
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Butterflies and Roses on Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Seal Pendant & Chain 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in the 19th century in 9 carat gold, The Jacinda Pendant is reminder of days gone by. Tiers
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exclusive 18k. yellow and white gold approx. 120 carats of Aquamarine pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
Exclusive 18k. yellow and white gold approx. 120 carats of Aquamarine pendant, surrounded by round
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21st Century and Contemporary European Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Tourmaline and White Diamond Pendant/ Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in 18k yellow gold. Length is 20".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Blue agate and Rhodolite Pendant in 14K yellow Gold, by SERAFINO
Located in Montréal, Québec
We make this colorful pendant in 14k yellow gold set with a rectangular Coral batons and a citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
locket has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The locket has an impressive rectangular shield-shaped form
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Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Frederic Sage Medium Rectangular Open Nebula Half Diamond Pendant
By Frederic Sage
Located in Great Neck, NY
Medium Rectangular Open Nebula Half Diamond Pendant With Attached Paperclip Chain, 0.94 Ct
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Carved Talisman Pendant Charm
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Presenting a stunning vintage amulet pendant crafted in yellow gold and adorned with a vibrant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K 1.45ct Tourmaline Pendant Necklace - Cut Cornered Rectangular Step Cut, 16"
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 14K yellow gold pendant necklace featuring a
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Crown Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's Jade, sapphire and diamond crown pendant necklace. The 18k yellow gold Crown has a
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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

Augis More Than Yesterday 18K Yellow White Gold Enamel Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a black enamel rebus
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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

Peter Suchy 7.32 Carat Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
in 14k yellow gold. From the Peter Suchy workshop 1 rectangular (red orange blue green) black opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Lacloche Frères Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Book Locket Pendant
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold book with a detailed curved spine and engraved bow garland motif covers Opens on
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bliss by Damiani Uomo Diamond Pendant Necklace Black Steel 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
BLISS by Damiani "Uomo" pendant necklace crafted in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. This
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel

5 CT Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary 18K yellow gold diamond pendant necklace. Mounted on a rectangular silver base
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Monica Rich Kosann 18K Gold "Finn" Large Slim Rectangular Locket
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
Meet "Finn", a statement piece all on its own. Slim, fresh, and modern with a streamlined side profile that is barely there. It's the locket necklace you will never want to take off....
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Queen of Hearts Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #800
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Queen of Hearts Playing Card on Mother of Pearl Pendant. The
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby oval love charm pendant with a rebus spelling
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Augis French More Than Yesterday Ruby 18K Yellow White Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold and ruby love charm pendant with a black enamel rebus
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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

14kt yellow gold pendant with opal, diamonds, emerald, amethyst, and pink spinel
Located in Braintree, GB
14kt yellow gold pendant with opal, diamonds, emerald, amethyst, and pink spinel. Made in the
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1990s European Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Yellow Gold

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby square love charm pendant with a rebus
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.47 Ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Pendant, 18k White Gold with Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
and VS clarity. The pendant also features a yellow gold basket, an open gallery and mil-grain details
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Vivid Green Colombian Emerald & Diamond Architectural Pendant, 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
, blocks of sunshine yellow 18ct gold inset with diamonds give a deco feel to this vintage look pendant
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2010s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

John Hardy Squared Diamond Pendant in Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance. Fashioned from lustrous sterling silver, the pendant features a sleek rectangular shape adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Amethyst Opal Diamond Onyx Floral Vase Pendant in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from solid yellow gold, exquisite pendant features a floral vase design adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold Rectangular Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of yellow gold rectangular pendants. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 15 vintage examples as well as 14 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Artisan are consistently popular styles when it comes to yellow gold rectangular pendants. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Yianni Creations, Walters Faith and Cartier are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 13, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon yellow gold rectangular pendants for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of yellow gold rectangular 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 Yellow Gold Rectangular Pendants?

Prices for yellow gold rectangular pendants start at $149 and top out at $5,985 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,637.

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.