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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Georgian
Lion & Tiger Charm Pendant With Pave Diamonds Made In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.737g,D:0.07ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cross, France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, France. This French Deco cross is chic and elegantly geometric. Beautifully made in eighteen-karat yellow gold, it is in excellent condition. Noted: The chain is ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Joy Pendant Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Diamond Joy Pendant Necklace is a radiant addition to any jewellery collection. Crafted in warm gold with scattered diamonds, it sparkles from every angle. This piece is not just...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

16" Vintage Gold Plated Palm Leaf Necklace With White Topaz Stone
Located in Amagansett, NY
Vintage 16" gold plated palm leaf motif pendant necklace with white topaz stone. This is the perfect layering piece! Palm lead motif measure approximately 7/8 x7/8 of an inch. The ch...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Gold Plate

Diamond Love Pendant Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Diamond Love Pendant Necklace This enchanting 'Love' pendant necklace, graced with a golden sheen and encrusted with scintillating diamonds, is a true representation of timeless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamonds White Gold Art Deco Pendant Handcrafted
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely 18 karat white gold Art Deco pendant with 1 central natural rose cut diamond 0.05 cw circa and 22 natural rose cut diamonds 0.30 ctw circa. The size is 40x13 mm / 1.574x0.511 ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Round 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Fashion Drop Chain Pendent Necklace
Located in Sayreville, NJ
This necklace is a perfect blend of timeless beauty and modern style, making it a versatile and captivating accessory for any occasion. The pendant showcases a total weight of 0.32...
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Italian MCM Yellow Gold .25 ct Diamond Necklace with Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this necklace! The design is just so cool and I haven't seen any others like this. It has 7 brilliant cut diamonds measuring 2.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 mm. The Clarity is SI1 an...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.25 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Oval Shape Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a cabochon cut sapphire studded with halo of diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gif...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold, Christmas Gift
Located in Houston, TX
Natural blue sapphire cross pendant in 18K gold. It has square cut sapphires studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Solid Gold Glory ruby pendant (**With chain**)
Located in Den Haag, NL
If you are looking for a unique and meaningful gift for yourself or someone special, you will love our 18k solid gold Glory pendant! **This item includes the chain** This pendant i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Big 34.66 Carat Black Onyx and Diamond Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Big 34.66 Carat Black Onyx and Diamond Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning black onyx which promotes blood circulation. This del...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

14K Gold Diamond Key Charm Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Key Necklace with Diamonds, Diamond Key Necklace, Gold Key Necklace, 14K Key Necklace, Key Charm Necklace, Gift For Her Special desing nec...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Fleur De Lis Necklace, Gold Key Charm Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Gold Key Necklace, Gold Fleur De Lis Necklace, Gold Necklace with Key Pendant, Gold Key Necklace, 14K Key Necklace, Key Charm Necklace Speci...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Round Cut Diamond with Emerald and Sapphire Floral Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect with everyday wear, this charming vintage Art Deco revivalist design pendant features brilliant-cut diamonds surrounded by emerald...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.20 Carat Diamond Pendant Hamsa Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Diamond Pendant Hamsa Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel Beautiful 14K white gold Hamsa necklace set with 22 sparkling diamonds. It's a perfect gift to protect your lov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2204 Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
This pendant consist of transparent emerald color diamond and yellow rectangular shaped beads and finished with a 16 inch gold filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage Ger...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Art Deco 18k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Bold Cross Pendant for Her
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Natural Emerald Diamond Bold Cross Pendant in 18K Gold studded with square cut emeralds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Long Pendant Necklace in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Long Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning blue sapphire which helps in relieving stress, anxie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

No Heat Natural Sugarloaf Emerald White Diamond Gold Necklace, Rebecca Overmann
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Vintage Emerald Necklace handcrafted in matte-finished 14k yellow gold showcasing a spectacular bluish-green completely natural and unheated 1.37 carat vintage sugarloaf...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

New 925 Sterling Silver and Turqoise Enamel Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just so cool! he pendant itself is 1.13 inches round. The weight in Grams is 10.57. I put the pendant on some chains so you can see w...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

.925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Elephant Pendant Gift for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Ruby Elephant Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning ruby which enhances confidence, leadership qualities and attract career...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cushion Cut Emerald with Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald Diamond pendant in 14K Gold. It has a cushion cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 9k gold drop pendant necklace, Blue paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful Antique Art Deco 9kt Rose and yellow gold, blue paste drop pendant necklace is so feminine and pretty. The pendant has a round cut vibrant b...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant Gift for Wedding in 925 Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant Gift for Wedding Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning sapphire which helps in relie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stunning Citrine Gemstone Wedding Pendant for Women in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Stunning Citrine Gemstone Wedding Pendant for Women is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning citrine which has strong vibration energy which h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Statement Multi Tourmaline Round Shape Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold for Mom
Located in Houston, TX
Statement Multi Tourmaline Round Shape Pendant in 18K Gold studded with tourmalines. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Tourmaline cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel-Set Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Art Deco Circular Pendant
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set rainbow multicolor gemstones diamond art deco circular pendant. A brilliant showcase of style awaits with our Rainbow Circle Diamond Pendant. This masterpi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Peridot, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, White Dia...

Diamond and Ruby Bead Tassle Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco triple strand diamond and ruby bead tassle necklace / pendant set in platinum and 18k white gold by Tiffany & Co. Featuring old European cut and old mine cut diamonds t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Era Diamond Pendant 14K White & Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love dainty vintage designs like this beauty! Crafted out of both white & yellow gold this piece is full of detail. Item Description Material: 14K Yellow Back White Gold ...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Black And Caramel Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2418N Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of black and caramel vintage German glass beads and is finished with an 18-inch gold-filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Solid Star Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Handmade Star Shape Pendants.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Star Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Handmade Star Shape Pendants. Number of Diamonds 2 Main Stone Color White Metal Yellow Gold Secondary Stone Diamond Main Stone Diamond Ma...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

925 Silver Necklace Minimalist Bead Pendants Simple Necklace For Women Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Silver Necklace Minimalist Bead Pendants Simple Necklace For Women Gift. Closure Lobster Metal Sterling Silver Necklace Length 15 Pendant/Locket Type Charm Base Metal Sterling Si...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Umbrella Charm Pendant 925 Silver Pave Diamond Pendants Findings For Gifts.
Located in Chicago, IL
Umbrella Charm Pendant 925 Silver Pave Diamond Pendants Findings For Gifts. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Cut Excellent Metal Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape Round ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Peridot and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Pendant and Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pendant holds two peridot stones and is modelled in 9carat gold. The Pendant can also be a brooch and is decorated with seed pearls. Pendant top to bottom: 5.5cm Weight: 3.8g
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver Blue Sapphire Unisex Cross Pendant Gift
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Unisex Cross Pendant Gift Gifts is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning sapphire which helps in relieving stress, anxiety and d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dainty Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in .925 Sterling Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Dainty Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning ruby which enhances confidence, leadership qualities and at...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transport yourself to an era of nostalgia with this exquisite pendant! Drawing inspiration from the iconic Art Deco movement, this stunning pendant showcases an approx. 1.6 carat ova...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Pendant Lake Water Bluish-Green Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
So translucent that it's nearly semi-transparent, this early Art Deco era (circa 1920) natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade pendant has been carved to depict a grouping of melo...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Platinum

18K Gold Rainbow Gemstone Circle Diamond Ethiopian Opal Reversible Pendant
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18K gold rainbow gemstone circle diamond and ethiopian opal reversible pendant This is our exquisite 18K gold rainbow gemstone circle diamond and opal reversible pendant is a true m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal,...

Vintage Jade Egg Pendant Caged in Silver Gilt Frame
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exceptional jade pendant embodies a harmonious blend of elegance and craftsmanship. At its core lies a mesmerizing jade egg, nestled within an intricately crafted gilt silver op...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Sterling Silver Tanzanite Halo Pendant 2.70 cts silver Jewerly Gift For Mom .
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to Blue Star Gems NY LLC! Discover popular engagement Necklace & Wedding Necklace All designs from classic to vintage inspired. We offer Joyful jewelry for everyday wear. Jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified 3.02 Light Yellow Pear Step Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A modern natural GIA certified Pear Step Cut diamond with an Art Deco style cut. Center stone weight 3.02 Carat. Light Yellow Color with a beautiful spread of 13.03 x 7.97 mm. Set in...
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Bakelite Cross With Flower And Chain Necklace Art Deco Wonderful!
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent rare antique Art Deco Bakelite Cross Pendant Necklace. The stunning cross is adorned with a fully three dimensional flower. The dramatic use of the honey colored bakelite cross with the black flower is absolutely wonderful. The cross hangs from a long black bakelite link chain of 26 inches. The flower cross and long black link chain create one of the most beautiful early Bakelite jewels...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

AGL Certified 9.55 Carat No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Detachable Ring To Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
AGL certified 9.55 carat no heat Burmese origin no Pink Sapphire and mixed cut diamond halo detachable ring to pendant. This unique piece it a handmade masterpiece of jewelry enginee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Platinum 14k Gold Charm Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era Maltese Cross pendant crafted in 900 platinum & 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to 1930s). Four triangular cut diamonds total an estimated 0....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Reliquary Locket Pendant, Inri, Mourning, Religious
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique silver reliquary locket pendant. To the front of the locket there is a naively engraved image of Jesus crucified on th...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Georgian Era Gold Case Watch Key Fob, circa 1820
Located in Venice, CA
This elaborate gold case Georgian watch key fob is ready to hang on a chain of your choice! The key has nice proportions, is short and squat in shape, w...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Art Deco French Diamond Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Diamond Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Pendant. Featuring four single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.05 carat, graded I-J color, VS clarity. ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Green Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Platinum Green Diamond Pendant Necklace. Arrows are apart of human history, found in the depths of the earth by archaeologists discovering culture and sophistication of the human race...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Modern Linear 14k Yellow Gold .75 ct Diamond Necklace with Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this necklace! The design is just so cool. It has 28 brilliant cut diamonds measuring from 3.00 x 3.00 x 2.50 mm to 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 mm. The Clarity is SI1 and the Colo...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Blossom Flower Pendant in .925 Sterling Silver for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Blue Sapphire Blossom Flower Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning sapphire which helps in relieving stress, anxiety and de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Inspired 18ct White Gold 2.00ct Morganite & Diamond Pendant
Located in Birmingham, GB
Art Deco Inspired 18ct White Gold 2.00ct Morganite & Diamond Pendant This entrancing Morganite & Diamond Pendant, oozes elegance. The lustrous sheen of the luxury 18ct White Gold en...
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2010s English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Woman Bridas Tanzanite Pendant Necklace 2.30 cts Sterling Silver .
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to Blue Star Gems NY LLC! Discover popular engagement Necklace & Wedding Necklace All designs from classic to vintage inspired. We offer Joyful jewelry for everyday wear. Jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

2.88 ctw Rhodium silver Women's Bridal Pendants Jewelry Gift Her
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to Blue Star Gems NY LLC! Discover popular engagement Necklace & Wedding Necklace All designs from classic to vintage inspired. We offer Joyful jewelry for everyday wear. Jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver

Woman Wedding Tanzanite Pendant Necklace 2.230 cts 14k White Gold .
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to Blue Star Gems NY LLC! Discover popular engagement Necklace & Wedding Necklace All designs from classic to vintage inspired. We offer Joyful jewelry for everyday wear. Jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Rhodium, 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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