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Yellow Gold Shell Silhouette Solitaire Pendant - 14k Carved Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Portland Rose Pendant - 14k Carved Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Karat Yellow Gold and Shell Cameo Pendant / Brooch
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (ca. 1950s) brooch/pendant. The item is made of 8 karat yellow gold with a shell cameo
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant on Yellow Gold Filled Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Twentieth Century shell cameo in an elegant gold frame. The cameo is suspended on a yellow
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled

19th Century 20kt. yellow gold Carved Shell and Chalcedony Cameo Gold Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
yellow gold. This pendant showcases a delicately carved shell cameo depicting the profile of a woman
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Antique 1860s European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Brooch/Pendant - 14k Cameo Silhouette Convertible Pin Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 34mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Convertible Brooch/Pendant 14k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Granulation Shell Pendant with Tourmalines in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Shell Shape carved rock crystal Pendant necklace, handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring round
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Natural 3.60ct Shell Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
thickness: 2.70mm Pendant metal: 18K yellow gold Chain: Sterling silver gold-plated. It may differ from the
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage Swedish Shell Cameo in 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with flowers, facing to the right. The entire cameo is framed in a delicate 18K yellow gold bezel which
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold shell cameo brooch pendant. The oval-shaped brooch pendant is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
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W 0.87 in L 1.34 in
14K Yellow Gold Sea Conch Shell Charm #13388
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Sea Shell Charm This adorable 14K yellow gold sea shell conch charm is
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mid-Century Shell Cameo 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A mid-century vintage cameo brooch pendant made of shell and gold. The shell cameo is beautifully
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Fetching Water
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Bezel Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of two ladies and two young
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Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Sitting Pretty
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Oval Bezel Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of two ladies meticulously
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Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and Enamel Shell Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 15ct yellow gold pendant which has been crafted into the shape of an open shell
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Mother and Children
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Shell Oval Bezel Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of Mother and two
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Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cameo Shell Skull Pendant with 18k Gold Butterflies
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
This crowned skull pendant is royally rooted in nature. Carved from cameo shell, the skull features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Paul Amey 18k Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell Pendant
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
complimentary. The “Pacific Opals” pendant is made from 18K yellow and white gold, diamonds, 5mm keshi pearl, 2
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2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paul Amey 18k Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell Pendant
Paul Amey 18k Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell Pendant
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W 0.69 in D 0.24 in L 1.26 in
Yellow Gold Diamond Turtle Pendant/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Turtle Pendant/Brooch. This adorable little fellow has a moveable head
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Early 2000s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Turtle Pendant/Brooch
Yellow Gold Diamond Turtle Pendant/Brooch
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W 0.85 in L 1.35 in
Black Oynx and Diamond Shell Pendant Necklace - 9kt Gold & Silk Rope
Located in London, GB
Studio. Crafted by hand in the designer's studio, this black onyx and diamond shell pendant has been
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2010s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Berca Citrine Aquamarine Amethyst White Diamond 18k Gold Shell Shaped Pendant
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, Coco Chanel Style Pendant featuring 3.50Kt, six yellow Citrine Quartz , two
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold...

Large Egg Shell Blue Turquoise Pendant Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage egg shell blue large turquoise pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
total weight of the brooch/pendant is 9.40 grams. The brooch component is 10k yellow gold.
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Pearls and Shell Cameo
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (ca. 1950s) 14 karat yellow gold choker made of jasseron links alternating with pearls
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Ouroboros' 18kt Gold Black Shell and Mother of Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
Gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Ouroboros' 18kt Gold Black Shell and Mother of Pearl Pendant
Ouroboros' 18kt Gold Black Shell and Mother of Pearl Pendant
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W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 1.19 in
Ariel Carved Red Coral Emerald Shell Necklace Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.7 Grams Pendant Length with
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Stained Glass Window Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Stained Glass Window Pendant Necklace by Mikimoto. With Beautiful Stained Glass
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1990s Asian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cameo Tear Drop Shape Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
shape shell cameo 17 x 35mm or 1 7/16 x 11/16 inch 14k yellow gold Tested: 14k 10.3 grams 2 1/8 x 1
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Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert 1970 Swiss Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold Shell And Pearls
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured and polished finishes. It is embellished with a natural sea
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rusty Object Pearls Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Operculla Cat's Eye Shell
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
(cat's eye shell) and 18Kt yellow gold. A unique piece that will catch everyone's eye and will add a
Category

2010s Greek Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Sputnik Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a sputnik set with cabochon quartz gems
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aventurine, Gold...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Sputnik Charm Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Sputnik Charm Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.71 in L 0.83 in
Oval Polished Locket Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold, Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Yellow Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Frederic Sage Yellow Gold and Diamond Double Stallion Horse Pendant
By Frederic Sage
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Shell pendant can be made in white, yellow or pink gold. Also available in other shells including
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent autumn yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent autumn yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 26.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round polished pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Customizable Round Polished Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable round polished pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Turquoise Flower Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pendant (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Egg shell blue
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Robust Design - for Two Pictures
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer polished heart shaped locket pendant , 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail, Yellow
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace and Enamel Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace [solid make] and enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, Paillons
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Akoya Sea-Water Cultured Pearl Spiral Shell Pendant in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
An 18 carat Yellow Gold Pendant designed as a spiralling shell decorated with round brilliant-cut
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Turtle Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
craftsmanship. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, it depicts a green and red enameled shell turtle. The turtle's body
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Polished Victoria Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - 21 Diamonds 0.33ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Curata 14k Yellow Gold Abstract Modern White Mother of Pearl Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
personal accessory, a 14k Yellow Gold Abstract Modern White Mother of Pearl Pendant can be a stunning and
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Customizable Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Mermaid Pendant Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed rock crystal & diamond Mermaid pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection by Victor Mayer, petrol blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel over Scroll Engraving, Lobster Bail
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
Round Locket Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
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H 0.83 in W 0.83 in Dm 0.83 in L 16.54 in
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Yellow Gold Shell Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate yellow gold shell pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. 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 yellow gold shell pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow gold shell pendant over the years, but those made by Berca Atelier, Andrew Clunn and Five Star Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a yellow gold shell pendant featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a yellow gold shell pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Shell Pendant?

The price for a yellow gold shell pendant starts at $215 and tops out at $13,864 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,250.

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.