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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Belle Époque
6.6ct Opal Pendant Necklace w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant necklace features a 6.65 carat opal gemstone with a halo of natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold. This opal pendant necklace can be a beauti...
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Cream Triangle Bar Crystals Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Cream Triangle Bar Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. It is over 40 years old. This ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

100 Carat Pink Kunzite with Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
98.66 carat Kunzite and Aquamarine Pendant, an Art Deco masterpiece in 18K White Gold weighing 10.10 grams. This 21-inch pendant features an oval-cut Kunzite (36 x 22.2 MM) in a pron...
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2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

3.64 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful diamond necklace set in 18k gold with a Rosecut Diamond center 3.38 carats with other diamonds of combined weight of 2.27 carats. The necklace length is 22 cm . Pendant d...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

0.82ct Diamond & 8.35ct Natural Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace featuring a graceful dancing ballerina adorned with a stunning array of sapphires and diamonds. The tutu of the ballerina showcases an invisible set of natural bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Triangle Arrow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystal Triangle Arrow Pendant Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. This is a very stylish and rare piece ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

8ct Unique Pink Tourmaline Pendant Necklace w Natural Diamonds in Solid 18K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant necklace features an 8ct pink tourmaline with natural earth-mined diamonds in solid 18K gold. This art deco style pendant necklace is perfect for gifting, anni...
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

1.57ct White Diamond & 1.87ct Yellow Diamond Necklace, 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A finely crafted panther necklace adorned with an assortment of round brilliant-cut and yellow radiant diamonds, exuding elegance and allure. The eyes of the panther are accentuated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Radiant Flower Snowflake Pearl Crystal Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Radiant Flower Snowflake Pearl Crystals Set, Pendant Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. 100% Genuine. Signed "Chr. Dior"...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Art Deco 14k Gold Camphor Glass W/ Diamond Filigree Pendant 17" Textured Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set (1) Camphor Glass - Carved Unique Shape Material: 14k Solid White Gold Weight: 5.38 Grams Chain Type: Original ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reliquary Medallion Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Shaped like an egg, this delightful antique pendant is chased throughout and adorned on the front and back center with a small o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Empire Necklace Garnets Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 47cm/35gr
Located in SE
Renaissance Revival styled Austrian – Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories of the former Austrian Hungarian Empire, ca. 1900 -1920s. Hallmarked 830S and Swedis...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Silver

0.99ct Round Cut Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace, Diamond Halo, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A pendant showcasing a 0.99 carat round cut blue topaz in a prong setting, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.10 carats. Crafted in 18k white gold. Meta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming lavalier necklace crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. This drop pendant has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and tipped i...
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval White Pearl Black Enamel Crystals Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval White Pearl Black Enamel Crystals Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Material: Gold plated meta...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Crescent Star Emerald Turquoise Diamond Pearl 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The crescent star moon is hand set in 14K gold, 8.34 carats emerald, turquoise, blue sapphire and .65 carat of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Givenchy Art Deco Style Lucite Imitation Green Jade Black Rhinestone Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Step into the elegance of the 1980s with this exquisite Art Deco style necklace by Givenchy. This stunning piece features a captivating pendant crafted from imitation jade Lucite, ad...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Natural Rubellite Trillion Cut Pendant Set in 18 Karat and Platinum with Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A pretty and modern rubellite pendant set in gold and platinum with diamonds. The Gross weight of the pendant is 16.13 grams and diamond weight is 1....
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Platinum

Longines Art Deco Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ladies pocket watch from the world renowned Swiss luxury watchmakers, Longines. This piece has been crafted from 14ct yellow gold at time when the Art Deco st...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond necklace crafted from platinum at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. A single round faceted old mine cut diamond sits sli...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Natural Amethyst
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm size natural amethyst, expertly cut for the artist, and set in yellow gold-plated sterling silver. It is part of the In...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Long Monogram Logo Trotter Lariat Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Unisex Long Monogram Logo Trotter Lariat Rectangle Pendant tassel Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Marked 'C...
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1990s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Art Deco Style Round Brilliant Diamond with Emerald Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco pendant is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilliant cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.61 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.3 cm Length: 6.5 cm Total Weight: 10.86 grams "We first o...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Easter Egg 1930 Art Deco Pendant In Blue Guilloche Enamel 18Kt Gold And Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Eastern egg pendant with guilloche enamel. Beautiful eastern egg pendant, created in Pforzheim Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1930. It was crafted with parts made u...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Crystals Beige Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Oval Crystals Beige Ribbed Omega Chunky Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find. M...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Dainty Blue Sapphire Pendant with Diamond for Her in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Dainty Blue Sapphire Pendant with Diamond for Her is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning sapphire which helps in relieving stress, anxiety a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Diamond Leaf Pendant Necklace in .925 Sterling Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Emerald Diamond Leaf Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning emerald which enhances communication skills and boosts mental c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond Imagine Pendant Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Diamond Imagine Pendant Necklace is an elegant piece of jewelry made from 18k solid gold. Its cursive font is adorned with small, round-cut diamonds that add a sparkling effect t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Round Diamond and Ruby Double Halo Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco style pendant is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Carved Shell Cameo Pendant with Diamonds with butterfly and flower motif. This pendant has an openable bayle to put any chain of your cho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1971 Emerald Amethyst Cabochon Fans Tassel Long Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1971 Emerald Amethyst Cabochon Fans Tassel Long Snake Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. It seems the middle row has been lost, you...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco Sunburst Locket With A Turquoise
Located in Portland, England
A lovely antique yellow metal circular Art Deco locket with a sunburst design and a natural turquoise gemstone. This locket has typical for the Art Deco era geometric motif with a be...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Box Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hanging from a delicate 18 inch box chain, this necklace is a 14k white gold pendant. With a unique folded design, the pendant is inlaid with princess cut diamonds that perfectly cat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Natural Vivid Green Drop Shape Emerald Pendant in 14K Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with our stunning natural vivid green emerald pendant. Ethically sourced from Zambia, this handcrafted pendant exudes a timeless and antique style. C...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1930s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Flat cross in yellow gold, with a brilliant-cut diamond set in a pearlized rhomboid motif. The hoop is decorated with gadroons. Pendant sold alone with...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique 18 Karat Rose Gold Cherub Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A round medal with a chased edge, depicting a cherub. Pendant sold alone without its chain of presentation. Height : 2,4 cm approxim...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Cabochon Pendant Curb Link Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Cabochon Pendant Curb Link Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

3.4ct Tourmaline Pendant w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Pear 20x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant features a 3.40 carat pear shape green tourmaline with natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold. This pendant can be a lovely October birthstone...
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful Coral Carved Bird Pendant with Diamonds around in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coral carved bird pendant with diamonds around in 18K white gold Closure: Openable bayle with safety lock 18Kt: 9.307g Diamond: 1.42Ct CORAL: 23.05Ct ONYX: 2.52Ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Belle Epoque Handmade Platinum and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This beautifully handmade, platinum and diamond brooch pendant was crafted in the first part of the 20th Century and can be described as 'Belle Epoque'. The hand pierced platinum dis...
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

1.17 Carat Natural Fancy Brown Diamond and White Diamond Classic Necklace
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A beautiful 1.17 carat Cognac color natural brown diamond is surrounded by 1.00 carat of white brilliant diamond. The details of the diamond are as follows: Color: F Clarity: VS
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2010s Japanese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This astonishing Art Deco (circa 1930) jade pendant is the color of homemade caramel. In fact, it's the color of the caramel just after you have melted the sugar to a golden syrup an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

18k Gold Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Diamond Pave Heart Shape
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Gold Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Diamond Pave Heart shape An 18K Rose gold Intricately crafted with dazzling brilliant diamonds that have remarkable sophistication, depth, and brilliance. A distinctive symbol of love. Features a brilliant heart in heart of diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Marked 'Chr.Dior ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

1980s Christian Dior Enameled Logo Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Stylish 1980s Christian Dior Logo Plaque Pendant Necklace, featuring a vertical plaque enameled pendant adorned with the iconic CD logo, crafted and marked with "chr. Dior" Conditio...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel

Pink Green Tourmaline Diamond Necklace Platinum Antique Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional and very rare Edwardian to Art Deco Necklace set with Pink and Green Tourmaline Gems of Great Beauty with Old European Cut...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40cm / 17 gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. 1900 s-1920's Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. No hallmarks. All metal parts made of gilded Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and bezel set. Centr...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver

Vintage Tigers Eye Quartz and 18K Gold Necklace, G. Vascellari Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Tiger's Eye Quartz and 18K Gold Necklace by G. Vascellari. The front suspending eight tiger's eye quartz tablets, completed by a solid gold curb chain, signed by the prominent desi...
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1970s North American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Tiger's Eye, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond And Sapphire Art Deco Pendant And Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Attached to a handmade Y-shaped chain, this rare French diamond and sapphire-studded platinum watch pendant embodies Art Deco charm and sophistication. The elegant timepiece contains...
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1915 Art Deco Jade Cabin in the Woods Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 10K yellow gold Art Deco pendant depicting a serene image of a cabin in the woods with a rich green jade background. This pend...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Flower Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This dramatically striking Art-Deco style adornment brought to you in glorious black and white, centers on a glossy oval shape onyx overlaid with a diamond flower. These in turn are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Early 20th Century Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond platinum and white gold pendant chain necklace. Old mine cut. Circa 1930. Total weight: 6.70 centimeters. Total length chain: approx. 43.00 centimeters. Dimension pendant: ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

AGL Cert. 20 Carat No Heat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Art Deco PT Filigree Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Art Deco Era Platinum, Yellow Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant. This antique art deco pendant features a, non-heated Ceylon yellow sapphire. Non-heated yellow sapphires are sc...
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1930s Sri Lankan Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Onyx, Precious Stones, Diamonds, White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in BARI, IT
This is a very special pendant, handmade in Italy, using as a base a rectangular slab of onyx, on which you can see a flower basket with diamonds (0.80 carats) and precious stones. T...
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Late 20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 24k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Pendant on 14K WG Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this necklace! It's just a simple and elegant design and can be worn for any occasion. The mixture of Yellow Sapphires & White Diamonds just makes it striking. There a...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Belle Epoque Necklace Natural Pearl Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Belle Epoque necklace natural pearl, diamond and platinum. Pendent is holding a baroque natural pearl 13.87 carats not treated. Certified Swiss Laboratory. This Belle Epoque necklac...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Early 20th Century Necklace Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald
Located in Geneva, CH
Early 20th century necklace natural pearl, diamond, emerald and platinum. Circa 1920. Total weight: 45.82 grams Total length chain: approx. 67.50 centimeters. Dimensions pendent: ap...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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.

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