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Pendant Necklaces For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Belle Époque
Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle Epoque necklace-pendant-brooch. Fantastic lucky pendant-charm, created during the Belle Epoque period in the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1901. This stunni...
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Early 1900s American Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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

AIG Certified 36.00 Carat Zambian Emerald 23.90 Ct Diamonds Necklace 18K Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
A masterpiece , Emerald and Diamonds necklace. Green emerald, the epitome of rare beauty. These extraordinary gems posses a captivating green hue, representing vitality , growth, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Yellow Gold Oval Polylobed Virgin Mary Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat rose and yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming oval medal in rose gold, it presents in its center the profile of the Virgin Mary haloed and bordered with polyl...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

6.42 Carat Floating Emerald with Diamond & Emeralds in 18K Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The natural oval-cut emerald center stone weighs 6.42 carats and features a floating design. It is paired with a halo of 13 marquise-cut white diamonds weighing 1.67 carats total, 1 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French 20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clover Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This lovely antique pendant is round and slightly domed. Its belly is decorated with a green gold 4-leaf clover holding a small ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Medallion Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique medallion in the shape of a slightly domed heart, chased with alternating vertical lines throughout its height. This antiq...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Christ Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold. Antique cross in rose gold, featuring an applied representation of Christ, surmounted by a cross motif and the acronym INRI on a banner. Each end of the ...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 19th Century Glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique pendant is made of round transparent glass rimmed with yellow gold. The clasp can be unscrewed to slip a souvenir b...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s 18 Karat Rose Gold Polylobed Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique medal of poly-lobed shape, engraved with the Virgin Mary holding her arms open. It is decorated with engraved plant motifs i...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Haloed Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This religious pendant depicts the profile of the veiled and haloed Virgin Mary. The edge of this antique medal is faceted. The ba...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Saint Joseph 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique round medal in matte yellow gold, depicting Saint Joseph in an abbatial setting, carrying the infant Jesus and holding a l...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Rose Green Gold Rose Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow, rose and green gold, eagle head hallmark. Diamond-shaped, openwork pendant in yellow gold, holding a rosebud in its center in rose gold and green gold lea...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Signed C.Charl 18 Karat Rose Gold Angel and Dove Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This religious pendant depicts an angel taking flight from two doves on a gold background. The medal is circled in smooth gold and t...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Bernadette Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold. A lovely round antique medal depicting Saint Bernadette. The back depicts Saint Bernadette presenting a candle to Mary at Lourdes. Pendant sold alone w...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Pendant Necklace. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Pendant Necklace - Metal: 18K Gold - Weight: 66.9 grams - Setting: Bezel, Channel - Size: 18 inches -Closure: Screw...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Elegant Chunky Pendant Necklace Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratc...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Goossens Astro Sun & Moon Double-Sided Pendant
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
New at the House of Goossens An oversized medallion mounted on a textured chain. This double-sided necklace tells two stories, revealing a sun face adorned with carnelian and a moon ...
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2010s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Antique Belle Époque Diamond Amethyst Pendant Platinum 14 karat Yellow Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This striking piece of Belle Époque jewellery was created around the last decade of the 19th century. The pendant is set with a fine size round am...
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1890s European Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Angel Wings Diamond Earrings & Pendant Pearl Strand Necklace 14kt Gold 12386
Located in New York, NY
Collection Of Diamond Earrings and necklace. 6mm Akoya Pearls. 1.50ct Natural diamonds: I-J Color I-1 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold. 56.9 grams. Necklace: 15.5 inch Pendant: 33 x 26mm E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Style Diamond Pendant 14kt Gold 12393
Located in New York, NY
.40ct natural diamond Edwardian mod deco pendant. G-color vs-2 clarity. 14kt white gold . 5.5gms 18 inches 24 x 13mm pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Baroque Style 14mm Mabé Pearl Necklace Pendant in Sterling Silver
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Baroque Style 14mm Mabé Pearl Necklace Pendant in Sterling Silver, a stunning piece that showcases the timeless elegance of...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

French Vernon Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A lovely antique medal featuring the profile of the haloed Virgin Mary, embossed with the words "Virgo Virginum". The back is engr...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Star Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant or Brooch in a stunning star motif. The early oval locket pendant is...
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19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal

20th Century Belle Epoque Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. This delightful antique necklace features a fine gourmette chain supporting a floral arabesque pendant with a central rose-cut diamond held in place...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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

20th Century Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A charming antique gold pendant featuring a small daisy flower with cabochon-cut emerald at its heart and rose-cut diamonds set in mille...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Sparkling Crystals Oval Triangle V Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Signed at the back. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to find. Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 34 cm. Extend chain: ...
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1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Edwardian platinum diamond and amethyst pendant necklace
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
Edwardian platinum diamond and amethyst pendant necklace weight 13.8g size 4.5*2.5cm without chain amethyst size: 1.5*1.3cm chain length 21cm*2
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1910s Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

Round Disc Pendant Necklace Star - 18k White Gold - Turquoise Enamel 24 Diamonds
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round disc pendant necklace with star 18k white gold, Diskos Collection, translucent turquoise vitreous enamel, 24 diamonds, total 0.36 ct, G VS, diameter app. 15.0 mm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Continental 14k Gold Enamel Lavalier Pendant with Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
This vintage lavalier pendant is an incredibly special piece that will be in your collection and certainly become an heirloom. It features an...
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1940s European Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold & Pictoral Enamel Pendant for a Necklace with a Landscape Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique compact shaped pendant for a necklace. In 10k gold. With a large central cartouche painted with a fine enamel landscape scene. The foreground having polychrome flowe...
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19th Century Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Fine Pearls Large Cross
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This important antique rose gold pendant features a polylobed cross openworked with arabesques and radiating decorations, with a smooth gold cross with the same lines applied to the front. Four half-pearls decorate the latter on geometric settings, and a larger half-pearl is held in place with claws in the center. Diameter of the main pearl : 3/3,5 mm approximately. Height : 7.5 cm, width : 4.6 cm, thickness : 7.5 mm. Total weight of the jewel : 8,5 g approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work of the XXth century. Our opinion : A beautiful antique pearl cross...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Belle-Epoque Spanish Crucifix 18 karat Yellow Gold with Enamel
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Belle-Époque Spanish Crucifix is a remarkable piece of religious jewelry characterized by its historical aesthetic and meticulous craftsmanship. ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant or Brooch. The early oval locket pendant is adorned with four layers...
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19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo CD Monogram Openwork Pendant Crystal Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 38 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm. Pendant: 1.3*1.5 cm. Weight:...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique jewelry from the early 20th century, it represents a small wicker basket entirely made of br...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Gold Baroque Cross
Located in New York, NY
This utterly huge vintage gold cross is such a statement piece— it's giving vintage Dolce & Gabbana vibes, and I'm here for it. It features sculptur...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Pendant Necklaces

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Christ Signed Dropsy Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 karat yellow gold. A round medal depicting Christ wearing the crown of thorns. This antique medal is signed E. Dropsy, decorated on the back with an olive branch and engr...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diskos Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Guilloche Enamel 15.0 mm
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, opalescent turquoise vitreous guilloche enamel, diameter app. 15.0 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor M...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow White Pearl Teardrop Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Vintage and rare to find. Come with original pouch...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Heart Pendant Necklace Star 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Diamonds 0.03ct G VS
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart pendant necklace with star 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, red vitreous enamel, 2 diamonds, total 0.03 ct, G VS brilliant cut About the creator Victor Mayer...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow, rose and green gold. This charming antique necklace is made of a fine gourmette chain that closes with a spring ring and holds a 3-color gold openwork ro...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Set Chunky Y Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scrat...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch / Pendent Set In 18K & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire& Multi Gem Brooch / Pendent Set In 18K & Silver Center Oval Shape Natural Rose Quartz - 5 Carat Multi color Natural Sapphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Christian Dior Vintage Kiss Cross X Link Crystals Set Omega Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Kiss Cross X Link Crystals Set Omega Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Not any scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine. ...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Belle Epoque Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
Precious platinum pendant with a typical Belle Epoque design. Handcrafted at the beginning of the 20th century, it is set with approximately 7,0 ct of old mine cut diamonds (VS clari...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Bochic “Capri” Pink Quartz & Green Penite Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Pink Quartz & Green Penite Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Pink Natural pink quartz pear shape gem - 9 Carat Green Natural Penite square shape - 3 Carat White Natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique French Belle Époque Ice Skating Boot Charm Pendant Necklace Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely pendant of an ice skating lace up boot was made towards the end of the nineteenth century, a period when ice scating was a fashionable leisure activity. The beautifully m...
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Christian Dior Vintage Oval White Pearl Crystals Set Pendant Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Oval White Pearl Crystals Set Pendant Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Rectangle Oval Cabochon Set Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Rectangle Oval Cabochon Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Vintage and...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Crystal Water Drop Set Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Navy Sapphire Crystal Water Drop Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any scratches or colour loss. Vintage and rar...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Scarce Baroque Early 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A scarce early 18th century Baroque table cut diamond cross pendant, circa 1700-1720 and probably Western Europe (Netherlands or Flanders). The cross is crafted in 14K yellow gold,...
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Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Christ Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. This antique rose gold cross features an applied representation of Christ and the acronym INR...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved all around with floral and arabesque patterns. The back is white, the hands golden, t...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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

Aquamarine Diamond Belle Époque Pendant Long Chain Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Belle Époque aquamarine and diamond pendant in a handcrafted platinum mounting, featuring an elongated oval-shaped faceted aquamarine weighing over 34 carats with a circular-cut diam...
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Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Belle Epoque Citrine Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
We are so delighted to offer this gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Citrine Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The magnificent antiqu...
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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Enamel Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm 18 Karat Gold Red White Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Enamel Easter Egg 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Charm. The fabulous egg has beautiful red and white enamel designs with a flower motif in the center and ...
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20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Natural White Pearls with Pink & Silver tones Natural Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka 8 carats...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This elegant floral motif necklace is finely crafted in platinum. The necklace features four chunky old mine cut diamonds: approximately 0.60 ct, 0.51 ct, 0.48 ct and 0.47...
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1910s Belle Époque Vintage Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Enamel

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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