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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Heart Diamond Pendant 18k Solid White Gold, Fine Jewelry Bride To Be Gift
Located in Houston, TX
Heart Halo Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold studded in gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. April birthstone ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant. Total height: approx. 2.80 centimeters. Total width: approx. 2.05 centimeters. Thickness: approx. 1.00 centimeters. Total weight: 6....
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold

18k White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond and Briollete Ruby Pendant Necklace with GIA
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a mesmerizing 0.70 cts Emerald Cut Diamond, sourced from the pristine mines of South Africa, and a stunning 17.30 cts Briollete Faceted Ruby, originating from the vibrant g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Butterfly design Clasp
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and yellow/white Gold Clasp designed as a stylized butterfly adaptable for necklace and bracelet. Total length: approx. 3.00 centimeters. Total width: approx. 3.20 centimete...
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Early 2000s Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Italian Pendant Crucifix 18 karat Gold with Black Oxidation
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Pendant Crucifix in 18 karat Gold with Black Oxidation is a stunning piece of religious jewelry that showcases meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Crafted i...
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20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Letter "B" Pendant Necklace White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Letter "B" Pendant Necklace in White Gold and Diamonds is a sophisticated and personalized piece of jewelry crafted in Arezzo, Italy. Made from luxurious 18-karat white gold, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Important Blue Topaz Necklace With Diamonds 27.34 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Topaz = 23.13 Carats Diamonds = 4.21 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ribbon Bow Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" long Measurement of pendant: 12.5mm wide Weight: 3.80 grams Hallmark: "TIFFANY&Co....
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k 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

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980’s 18ct Gold Contemporary Diamond Duck Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Duck Necklace 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1980’s Fabulous, contemporary piece featuring a gorgeous golden duck. His body & beak are 18ct good whilst his head & neck are incru...
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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark D Fabulous, Edwardian gold pendant. Beautifully designed with two circles, decorated with little, natural, seed...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

White Gold Diamond Graduated Journey Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Diameter Range: 1.2mm - 2.4mm Style: Gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Necklace Gold
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Carnelian Necklace in Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted by the renowned luxury brand Van Clee...
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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Owl Design Fire Opal, Diamond Sapphire Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Owl Design Mexican Fire Opal, Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of ...
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Fire Opal & Tsavorite
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stunning 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Mexican Fire Opal and Tsavorite. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of g...
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Fire Opal, Tsavorite, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Minimalist Australian Boulder Opal Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Boulder Opal Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, i...
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black And Chartreuse Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2420N Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consist of black and chartreuse vintage German glass beads and finished with a 18 inch gold filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Antique Silver and Enamel Edelweiss Locket
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Antique Silver and Enamel Edelweiss Locket from the 1930's. Beautiful quality with aquamarine blue guilloche enamel on front and back. The face is decorated with hand painted ...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Vermeil, Silver, Enamel

Flower Emerald Necklace & Diamond 18kGold
Located in Markham, CA
18K Solid White Gold Natural Emerald Gemstones: Heart Shape, Size 6x6mm each Natural Diamond Pendant: Flower Shape  *The pendant comes with the chain  *The chain has adjustable ...
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2010s Canadian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1920s Swedish Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique 1920s art deco Swedish drop necklace. This stunning necklace features an elegant diamond crown with two faux pearl drops set in platinum. The central diamond measuring 0.25ct white diamond alongside a crown of thirteen diamonds totaling 0.19ct. The pearls are incredibly exquisite. The maker was a 'Court' jeweller in Stockholm the capital of Sweden. The necklace comes in its original box with the makers name on it. See in the picture an antique catalogue...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Crystal and 18K Gold Large Figa Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ward off the evil spirits with this Mano Figa amulet. This one is unusual because it is made of crystal with 18K gold fingernails, endcap, and bail. Measures 3 inches long by 5/8 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, sapphire, peridot, tourmaline, garnet and side pink sapphires pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby, sapphire, peridot, tourmaline, garnet and side pink sapphires vintage pendant. Metal: 14k gold WEight - 2.85 gr Pendant size - 26x10.6 mm Gemstones: Ruby - 1.3 ct, red color,...
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Roman Gold Coin Necklace - Nero and Salus (Goddess of Health) - Unique
Located in Chicago, IL
The first of its kind in my shop, a Roman gold Aureus. I cannot find any online shop that sells these set in gold. I see lots of seller charging what I charge for trivial coins (bron...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Ico & the Bird & Turquoise Mountain Myanmar Tiger Zodiac 18k Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiger Myanmar Zodiac 18k Necklace In collaboration with The Turquoise Mountain Myanmar Jewellery Project, Ico & the Bird has created a series of good luck charms and pendants based ...
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2010s Burmese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

16.79 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful necklace can be worn with anything, given its "gold on gold" colorway. It features a gorgeous 16.79 carat citrine square "sugarloaf" cabochon, whose rounded "sides" g...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Go...

David Yurman 0.45 Carat Diamond & Chalcedony Pendant Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold 0.45ctw Pave Diamond & Chalcedony Pendant Necklace Designer: David Yurman Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.45 carats...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Edwardian Platinum 1.95 OEC Heart and Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
This very fine necklace is rendered in sumptuous platinum and contains numerous well matched old European cut shimmering diamonds... Platinum • 63 round and old-European cut diamon...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2284 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2010 Model ARD33000 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Diamond Weight approx 6.05 g Width approx 2.4 cm Condition Excellent Ot...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2283 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2010 Model ARD32300 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Diamond Weight approx 5.6 g Width approx 2.2 cm Condition Excellent ___...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Necklace 0.26CT AQ 3.74CT 14K YG
Located in New York, NY
Our exquisite aquamarine stone pendant necklace is a work of art that is sure to turn heads. The pendant is crafted from the finest materials, featuring a stunning trilliant-shaped a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Himalia Diamond Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2441 Comes With Box Only Date 2018 Model B3038300 Serial Number EXxxxx Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond, Pearl Weight approx 8.7 g Length approx 41 cm Condition Excellent _...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold "A" Letter Pendant Necklace #17339
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold "A" Letter Pendant Necklace This beautiful necklace features a gorgeous "A" letter pendant paired with a simple chain, all crafted from 14K yellow gold! Chain leng...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co Jazz Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Graduated Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Jazz Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Graduated Drop Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Weight: 4.80 grams Pendant: 22mm long Diamond: Five round brilliant...
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace #17337
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace #17337 This gorgeous pearl necklace is crafted from 14K yellow gold and features 16 beautiful pearls! (Pearls approximately 5.7mm each) Length: 15.5m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow & White Gold Multi Chain Hammered Pendant Necklace #17341
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow & White Gold Multi Chain Hammered Pendant Necklace This breathtaking necklace is crafted from multiple 14K yellow and white gold chains with a gorgeous, hammered pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant #17343
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant This gorgeous cross pendant is crafted from 14K yellow and white gold for a beautiful finish! Size: 17.68mm X 11.93mm X 0.88mm Length w/ bail:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Mother & Child Pendant Necklace #17340
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Mother & Child Pendant Necklace This beautiful 14K white gold pendant represents a mother and child and is paired with a 14K white gold chain to make the perf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Owl Pendant #17342
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Owl Pendant This adorable owl pendant is crafted from 14K yellow gold with amazing detail and 2 sparkling clear stones as the eyes! Size: 17.18mm X 8.12mm X 1.8mm L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Albanian Eagle Pendant #17344
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Albanian Eagle Pendant This beautiful Albanian eagle pendant is crafted from 14K yellow gold and decorated with 23 sparkling clear stones! Size: 22.27mm X 16.6mm X...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Our Lady of Fatima Charm #17347
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Our Lady of Fatima Charm "Our Lady of Fátima is a Catholic title of Mary, mother of Jesus, based on the Marian apparitions reported in 1917 by three shepherd childre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Red Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Behold the emblem of divinity and valor, forged from the finest materials and imbued with symbolic significance that transcends mere ornamentation. This cross pendant, crafted meticu...
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, and Lapis Buddha Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
A symbol of longevity, enlightenment and love our Lapis buddha pendant is complete with its very own diamond necklace. It is sure to add a distinctive spa...
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Trifari pendant necklace, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari glass medallion in a gold tone metal frame on a chain Signed Medallion diameter – 4.5 cm The length of the chain when fastened is 22.5 cm Condition – very good ....
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1980s American Renaissance Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Light Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
0.70 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Light Yellow VS+ Clarity 18k Yellow Solid Gold Chain 16 Inches Gold Bezel Setting Handmade in NYC This piece can be viewed before purchase in our s...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Light Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
0.70 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Light Yellow VS+ Clarity 18k Yellow Solid Gold Chain 16 Inches Gold Bezel Setting Handmade in NYC This piece can be viewed before purchase in our show...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
0.70 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Light Yellow VS+ Clarity 18k Yellow Solid Gold Chain 16 Inches Gold Bezel Setting Handmade in NYC This piece can be viewed before purchase in our sh...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Antique Edwardian Cartier Frederic de Vernon 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Thickness: 2.00 mm Diameter: 22.80 mm Weight: 10.25 grams 18K yellow gold religious, Edwardian (1901-1920) medallion pendant. The meta...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Vintage Emerald Diamond Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3 pearl strands comprised of 133 pearls average size of 8.25m 11 bright green oval cut emeralds weighing approximately 2.8 carat surrounded by 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weigh...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6 pear shape emerald weighing approximately 3.8 carats 93 round brilliant cut diamonds approximately 0.70 carat H-I color included 14k yellow gold circa 1980s 17.5 inches long ...
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1980s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pearls stand ranges from 6.9mm to 5.5mm 9 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carats I-J color I1 14k yellow gold with purity marks circa 1960s 16 inches long...
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1960s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Kelly Cadenas Diamond Gold Lock Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hermes Box & Papers 18 round diamonds 0.09 carats D-E color VVS clarity 18k yellow rose gold Modern circa 2020s 17 inches 8.8 grams Experience modern elegance with this exquis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Cross Pendant ( 2.26ct E VVS) in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A timeless symbol of faith and elegance, the Radiant Cross Pendant is a dazzling masterpiece that seamlessly blends luxury and spirituality. Crafted with exquisite attention to detai...
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant #14011
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant JAGi Certified- This stunning pendant features one oval cabochon ...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Natural Yellow Round Diamond .32 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural round yellow diamond melee. This pendant is guaranteed to impress and en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels pendant with an 18k Gold necklace (Not made by VCA) signed and numbered cabochon pear shape emerald weighing approximately 0.75 carat 15 round cut diamonds approx...
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1970s Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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

Arrowhead (18K Solid White Gold Pendant) by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
Hand-carved and cast by Ken Fury, the Arrowhead pendant is a symbol of strength, resilience, courage, and determination. Its powerful symbolism pays homage to Indigenous peoples here...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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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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