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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
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Rachel Koen 18k Rose Gold Diamond Hamsa Ladies Pendant 0.47cttw
Located in New York, NY
The Star of David sign and the Hamsa symbols are unified in this majestic pendant that features 0.47 brilliant round white diamonds in micro pave setting. Crafted in 14k rose gold. D...
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Mid-Victorian Coral Bead and Diamond Cross
Located in London, GB
A Victorian coral and diamond cross pendant, consisting of twelve round coral beads, each set to the centre with a rose-cut diamond all mounted in gold frame and suspended from a cor...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.32 Carats Oval Cut Ruby with Round Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and beautiful piece of jewelry showcasing a 0.32 carats color-rich oval cut ruby, set in an intricately sunburst design accented with br...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yvel Pearl and Diamonds Necklace N1BRQBRY
By Yvel
Located in Wilmington, DE
Yvel Pearl and Diamonds Necklace. 18k Yellow gold Pearl Diamonds 0.17ctw N1BRQBRY
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Grand Sample Sale Pendant Featuring Chocolate Diamonds, Vanilla Diamonds Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring 1 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®, 1/10 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Ouroboros Solid 18kt Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' 'Around And Around We Go,' solid 18kt gold swivel circle pendant. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, yellow go...
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Le Vian Pendant Featuring 1 3/8 Cts. Sea Blue Aquamarine, 1/5 Cts. Chocolate
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 1 3/8 cts. Sea Blue Aquamarine®, 1/5 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®, 1/10 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

AGL Certified 30.07 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald and Yellow Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece of jewelry showcasing a sugarloaf cabochon emerald, set in a micro-pave yellow diamond mounting made in 18k yellow gold. Foldable bale. AGL certified pyramidal cabochon ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grand Sample Sale Pendant Featuring Goldenberry Diamonds, Fancy Diamonds, Kiw
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring 1/5 cts. Goldenberry Diamonds™, 3/8 cts. Fancy Diamonds, 1/5 cts. Kiwiberry Green Diamonds™, 1/2 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Heart Over Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Heart Over Cross Pendant, Accented with 0.04 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds, and Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Single Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.10ct Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Grand Sample Sale Pendant Featuring Cotton Candy Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring 1 3/4 cts. Cotton Candy Amethyst®, 1 1/2 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 3/4 cts. Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire™, set in 14K Strawberry Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Antique Style Garnet Floral Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This fine and impressive garnet antique pendant has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pendant displays a central feature round-cut garnet accented with smaller garnet set in an ope...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

1930s Antique 5.31 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Gold Silver Set Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 5.31 carat amethyst and 0.03 carat diamond, silver set and 9 karat white gold pendant with 18 karat white gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 9k white gold with a silver setting, and 18k white gold chain. The pierced decorated silver setting displays a feature 5.31 Ct square mixed cut amethyst to the lower border of the design. The amethyst suspends from a flared 9k white gold ring loop attachment via a lozenge shaped, set with a pavé set 0.03Ct eight-cut diamond. The contemporary 18k white gold fine curb chain is hallmarked to the conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening with the maker's mark (STARUNK) and the marks for 18k gold (18CT 750). This antique gemstone pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Le Vian Pendant featuring Grape Amethyst , Yellow Sapphire, Bubble Gum Pink Sap
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 1/10 cts. Grape Amethyst™, 3/8 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 3/4 cts. Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire™, 1 1/4 cts. Chocolate Quartz®, Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Vintage 11.98 Carat Topaz and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 11.98Ct blue topaz and 0.03Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive blue topaz pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, bifurcated frame has a sinious design, surrounding the feature 11.98Ct pear cut blue topaz, displayed to the lower border. The 18k yellow gold setting is embellished with four modern brilliant round cut diamonds, three of which are pavé set and one set individually within a claw setting. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" curb chain via a discreet hinged ring loop to the upper border of the design. The pendant is hallmarked to the apex of the design with the 18k gold fineness mark- 750. This vintage gemstone pendant...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Belgian Diamond and 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Belgian 0.20 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressiv...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aphrodite Salt and Pepper Diamond Pendant, by Tagili
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite diamond rose cut pendant features 19 rose cut diamonds scattered throughout in an organic 22k gold setting. Complete with Tagili Designs signature finish, hand made and...
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Pickleball Gold Necklace With .40ct Round Citrine, Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
Pickleball is one of the favorite sports of 2022! This 14 karat yellow gold solid gold Pickleball paddle will look great while you are on or off the ...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat White Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Diamond Cross Pendant, Engraved with the "Jerusalem" Text on the Back, and Enhance with 0.29 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds. Sliding on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round White Diamond Necklace in 14K Rose Gold by Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round white diamond necklace in 14k rose gold by Selda Jewellery Additional Information:- Collection: Waves collection 14K Rose gold 0.29ct White diamond Pendant height 0.6cm Chain ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Emerald Hand of Fatima Necklace with Black Enamel by Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald hand of fatima necklace with black enamel by Selda Jewellery Additional Information:- Collection: Art of giving collection 14K Rose gold 0.07ct...
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Enamel

Le Vian Pendant Featuring Blueberry Sapphire Vanilla Diamonds Set in 14k
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 1 3/8 cts. Blueberry Sapphire™, 1/3 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Andreoli Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cross Necklace This necklace features: - 1.60 Carat Diamond - 1.27 Carat Sapphire - 10.65g 18k Two-Tone Go...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Crucifix Cross Pendant with .50 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Crucifix Cross Pendant with .50 Total Diamond Weight. 46.23mm Long. 23mm side and 9 mm thick. 4.46 grams total weight
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Breathtaking Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace for Her
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.60 Cts/91 Pcs Emerald 2.04 Cts/4 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

French Yellow Gold Pendant Pin Brooch Clip by Christine Escher Ammolite Garnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful and bold clip/pendant created by Christine Escher in France in the 1990s. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, the brooch features a pear-shape amm...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.73 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple and timeless piece of jewelry showcasing a 0.73 carat oval cut blue sapphire, surrounding by a single row of brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.23 carats total, G color and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Azurite Crystal Cluster Gold Pendant Deep Blue style
Located in Berlin, DE
Large yellow gold pendant with natural Azurite crystals azurite crystal origin - Laos crystal measurements - 0.83 х 1.22 х 2.09 in / 21 х 31...
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
127 pieces of round diamonds weighing 1.98 carats 18K white gold Weighing 7.75 grams Butterfly Dimensions (27Wx21H) mm GH VS2-SI1
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Pearl Pendant, Round w Sterling Silver Box Chain, 18 Inches
Located in Austin, TX
This necklace is great to wear because of it’s simplicity and beauty. The 12 millimeter mother-of-pearl round bead is full drilled and is perfectly paired with a mirror baby box chai...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Le Vian Chocolatier Pendant featuring Vanilla Diamonds , Chocolate Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Chocolatier® Pendant featuring 3/8 cts. Vanilla Diamonds®, 5/8 cts. Chocolate Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™ `
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Grand Sample Sale Pendant Featuring Cherryberry Diamonds, Fancy Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring 1/6 cts. Cherryberry Diamonds™, 1/3 cts. Fancy Diamonds, 1/5 cts. Blueberry Diamonds®, 1/3 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Le Vian Pendant featuring Chocolate Quartz Vanilla Diamonds , Chocolate Diamo
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 1 3/4 cts. Chocolate Quartz®, 1/4 cts. Vanilla Diamonds®, 3/8 cts. Chocolate Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with a Round Brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.50 carats. Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Diamond Peridot Heart White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Peridot Heart Pendant Necklace by Piaget. With round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approxi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Auth King Baby 925 Silver and Spinel Industrial Texture Heart Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 37 mm Chain: 8 mm Size: 18 Inches Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Hallmarks: King Baby 925 Total Weight: 63.8 Grams Stone Type: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Le Vian Couture Pendant Featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine Vanilla Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Couture® Pendant featuring 2 1/5 cts. Sea Blue Aquamarine®, 3/8 cts. Vanilla Diamonds®, Chocolate Diamonds® set in 18K Strawberry Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Grand Sample Sale Pendant Featuring Vanilla Diamonds Set in 14K Strawberry Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring 5/8 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Strawberry Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rain drop shape pendant with diamond bale. The Golden South Sea Pearl is situated at one end of the pendant with Diamond pave bale on the other end. Please note that the chain is not...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Slide Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 16 round cut = .33cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: pendant measures 15.76 X 10.5mm Weight: 3.8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Pendant Featuring Chocolate Diamonds, Vanilla Diamonds Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 1 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®, 3/8 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Honey Gold™
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Le Vian Pendant Featuring Blue Topaz, Blueberry Tanzanite, Vanilla Topaz Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 16 1/4 cts. Blue Topaz, 1/4 cts. Blueberry Tanzanite®, 7/8 cts. Vanilla Topaz™, set in 14K Vanilla Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Le Vian Chocolatier Pendant Featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine Chocolate Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Chocolatier® Pendant featuring 1 3/8 cts. Sea Blue Aquamarine®, 1/2 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®, 1/10 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla Gold® ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

2.45Ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.45Ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14K Suggested Replacement Value: $4,50...
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

John Hardy Lahar Pendant Necklace with Diamonds NBP440392MDIX18
Located in Wilmington, DE
Lahar Silver White Diamond (0.04ct) and Grey Diamond Pave (0.3ct) Round Pendant on 2mm Mini Rolo Chain Necklace. Sterling Silver White Diamond Grey Diamond Chain measures 2mm wide Pe...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

White Diamond and Black Rhodium Medallion Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.13 ct. white diamond rounds in this medallion pendant. Handmade in 18k white gold with black rhodium. Length is 18".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Le Vian Pendant Featuring Blackberry Diamonds, Vanilla Diamonds Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 1 1/3 cts. Blackberry Diamonds®, 1/3 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

White Diamond Cluster Flower Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.00 ct. white diamond flower cluster pendant handmade in 14k white gold. Length is 18". Easy to wear stacked with other necklaces or on it's own.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1960s 1.65 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.65 carat white opal and 0.68 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse jewelry collections This fine and impressive cabochon cut pendant has been crafted in 18K white gold. The pierced decorated, geometric design frame is ornamented with a feature four claw/prong set 1.65Ct cabochon cut white opal. The opal is framed by an angular, seven sided...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certifed 0.91 Carat Orange Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This very rare color diamond is graded by the GIA to be untreated fancy deep brownish yellow orange. The remarkable diamond is set in a 18k gold handmade Italian setting. The incredible craftsmanship not often found on pendants this size has the pendant finely suspended from a fine delicate chain, thus ensuring it to sit perfectly This magnificent pendant is the epitome of minimalist perfection. chic, fashion ,perfection. Natural orange color diamonds referred by many as pumpkin colored diamonds are from the rarest diamonds...
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Grand Sample Sale Pendant Featuring Blueberry Diamonds, Vanilla Diamonds Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring 7/8 cts. Blueberry Diamonds®, 1/10 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Le Vian Chocolatier Pendant Featuring Chocolate Diamonds, Vanilla Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Chocolatier® Pendant featuring 1 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®, 1/4 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Strawberry Gold®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

1.12 Carat Diamond and Glass Filled Ruby 12.50 Carat Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new diamond and glass filled ruby pendant in 18 karat gold. The total diamond weighs 1.12 carat and glass filled ruby weighs 12.50 carat. The total weight of pendant is 11.01...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.05 carat diamond and seed pearl, enamel and 18 karat gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The Victorian pearl and...
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1880s Unknown Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Grand Sample Sale Pendant Featuring Fancy Diamonds, Goldenberry Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring 3/8 cts. Fancy Diamonds, 3/8 cts. Goldenberry Diamonds™, 1/5 cts. Cherryberry Diamonds™, 1/2 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla Gold® ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Art Nouveau Style Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 14 carat yellow gold, 14 karat rose gold cross pendant; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressi...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 0.92 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 0.92 carat pear shape diamond, L Color and SI2 in Clarity. Bezel set in 14K Yellow Gold, suspended on a 14K White Gold Chain. 16 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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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