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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Garnet
Gemstone: Cultured Pearl
Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Platinum

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural V-Bale Round 3.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k white gold, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural V-Bale Round 0.60ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 0.33ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.5ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 0.33ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 0.60ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 0.33ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural V-Bale Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural V-Bale Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural V-Bale Round 1ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Spessartite Garnet & Topaz Pendant 10k 1.23ctw Three-Stone Journey
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Spessartite Garnets Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Round Color: Orange Natural White Topaz Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets ,one natural blister Pearl and remnants of black enamel. Late period of Austrian-Hungarian Empire, b...
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Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Yellow Gold Garnet & Diamond Flower Pendant - 10k Oval 1.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat: 1.00ct Cut: Oval Color: Red Natural Diamonds (two small accents) Cut: Single Theme: Flower ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Diamond Heart Leaf Pendant - 14k Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Diameter: 5.6mm Natural Diamond Cut: Single Stone Note: (one small accent) Theme: Heart Leaf, Love Measurements T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Garnet & Citrine Padlock Lock Charm Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this delightful large gem set padlock charm pendant superbly made in 14k rosey-yellow gold. From the mid-twentieth century, this padlock charm is ornat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Girl on baloons pendant necklace in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Girl on baloons pendant necklace in 14k gold. Multicolor gemstones pendant necklace. Trendy gold pendant gift for her. Girl. 14k Solid Gold Girl Holding Flying Balloons Necklace...
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Big 13.24 Carat Garnet Cluster Pendant Handcrafted in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Big 13.24 Carat Garnet Cluster Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning garnet which brings good...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Garnet & Diamond Pendant - 14k Pear 1.23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.20ct Cut: Pear Color: Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Pearl Victorian Three-Leaf Clover Pendant 9k Antique Shamrock
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Seed Pearls Style: Solitaire with Accents Theme: Three-Leaf Clover, Sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

AAA Oval Garnet and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pendant has a deep red 10x8mm oval Garnet set in 14 karat white gold with 4 prong setting. There is a halo of brilliant cut round sparkling diamonds surrounding the Gar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Spessartite Garnet Cluster Pendant - 10k Marquise 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Spessartite Garnets Carat(s): 1.30ctw Cut: Marquise Color: Orange Total Carats: 1.30ctw Style: Cluster Measurements Tal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

15ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst Citrine & Garnet Clover Pendant Seed Pearl Border
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 3 Leaf Clover Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Pretty, Edwardian three leaf clover pendant. Each leaf is set with a different, natural gemstone- Amethyst, Citrine & G...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Solitaire Pendant - 14k Quatrefoil Checkerboard 1.60ct Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.60ct Cut: Quatrefoil Checkerboard Color: Red Total Carats: 1.60ct Style: Solitaire Theme: Flower Measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bohemian Garnet Necklace Gilt 830 Silver / 43.5 cm / 25.8gr
Located in SE
Retro Period Garnet solid 830 and 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver Necklace. 34 linked florets each holding 7 rose cut Red Garnets. Florets Ø 8 mm. All stones with open backs. Halmarked ...
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1950s European Retro Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver, Gold

Round Orange Garnet Diamond Halo Flame Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 28 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.15 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Garnet Color: Red Orange Garn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Garnet Pendant 3 Carat Set with Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Red Garnet = 3 Carat Cut: Emerald Color: Vivid Deep Red Clarity: Eye Clean Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 4.2 mm Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Cut: Round ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage Pearl and Garnet Horseshoe Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely vintage lucky horseshoe necklace. The necklace features an alternating pattern of pearls and garnets in a 9ct yellow gold horseshoe motif. It started life as a Vinta...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Marco Bicego Cultured Pearl Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Confetti Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring twelve baroque-shaped cultured pearl stations ranging in size from 8.0 to 9.0 mm White, peach, pink, and black in body color with strong iridescence and excellent luster St...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Go...

Vintage 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Extra Large Lantern Charm w/ Encrusted Jewels
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold Italian lantern charm is encrusted with citrine, amethyst, garnet, tourmaline and turquoise, bezel set among Etruscan Revival wirework and granulation. The orna...
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1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Garnet Pendant 3 Carat Set with Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Red Garnet = 3 Carat Cut: Emerald Color: Vivid Deep Red Clarity: Eye Clean Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 4.2 mm Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Cut: Round ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 12 mm drop Pearl 18k Pendent
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto 12 mm Perfect drop 18k Pendent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian era 18K gold garnet diamond pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a breathtaking Victorian era garnet and diamond pendant. This remarkable piece showcases a magnificent large garnet cabochon in a rare t...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Paul Amey "Constellation" Pendant in Sterling Silver and 9K Gold and Lapis
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Embark on a celestial journey with Paul Amey's "Constellation" Pendant – a celestial masterpiece that transcends the ordinary. This entirely unique creation is ...
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2010s Australian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Garnet Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval 2.80ct Greek Key
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 2.80ct Cut: Oval Color: Red Total Carats: 2.80ct Style: Solitaire Theme: Greek Key Features: Open Cut Bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Garnet Diamond Necklace In 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.82 Carat Natural Garnet 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Necklace Stamped: 14K Total Necklace Weight: 0.90 Grams Necklace Length 16 Inches Garnet Weight: 1.50 Carat (7.00x7.00 Mil...
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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