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14 Karat Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant This fabulous pendant features a stunning oval
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Victorian Smoky Quartz Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian smoky quartz and yellow gold cross pendant circa 1880. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ716B
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Robin Rotenier Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier brown quartz pendant necklace. Multi 18k yellow gold chain with a smoky quartz
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Quartz 9 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
combination of the flow and process of change. Crafted from Smoky Quartz and featuring a golddust cut 9ct gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Quartz Micro Pave Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Smokey quartz and diamond pendant necklace. This unique pendant begins with a pear shaped quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 9K Gold Smoky Quartz Crowned Heart Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This gorgeous pendant features a heart-shaped smoky topaz, topped with a 9k gold crown. The large
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 9k Gold

Earrings Pendant 14 Karat Gold Smoky Quartz Rhodochrosite
Located in Berkeley, CA
This color combination is neutral and fun. The pink beautifully gleams in the 14k gold setting of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold

White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Large Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with diamonds and huge
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Y...

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Smoky Quartz Watch Fob Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An ornate watch fob featuring a faceted smoky quartz set in an intricately detailed gold frame. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm smoky quartz. This piece can be personally signed. The standout
Category

2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Retro Modernist Smoky Quartz and Gold Pendant, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A French retro modernist smoky quartz and gold pendant, with a square, shaded tile of smoky quartz
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

1.15 Carat Round Smoky Quartz & Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Smoky Quartz & Diamond Pendant is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Contemporary Ink Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection features a smoky quartz set in 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size smoky
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Contemporary Ink Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection features a smoky quartz set in 18K gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

150.00 Carat Star Cut Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's eight-pointed star cut 150.00 carat smoky quartz pendant on a 20 Inch yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendant Zorab Smoky Quartz and color stones
By Zorab Creation
Located in BILBAO, ES
Pendant Zorab with silk ribbon and gold. 1 centre oval cut Smoky quartz 39 yellow sapphires 58
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm size natural smoky quartz, expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Gucci Horsebit Smoky Quartz Gemstone Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Gucci
Located in MIAMI, FL
highlights one round cut smoky quartz gemstone. The necklace highlights Gucci's iconic horse bit design as it
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Smoky Quartz Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut smoky quartz intaglio measuring approximately 17.5 x 15.5 mm Deeply engraved to depict the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Elephant Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace, named after Mesopotamia, feature natural smoky quartz and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Flower Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace, named after Mesopotamia, feature natural smoky quartz and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace, named after Mesopotamia, feature natural smoky quartz and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace, named after Mesopotamia, feature natural smoky quartz and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Amber Citrines & Brown Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Cluster Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Pendant necklace featuring a floral motif with faceted orange citrines and brown smoky quartz. Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
huge smoky quartz (26x21mm). The size of the pendant is about 3 cm. It was featured in Vogue UA and is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, Citrine, 1...

Casato 18K Rose Gold 1.57ct Diamond and Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace
By Casato Gioielli
Located in Southampton, PA
rose gold flower-shaped pendant measuring 2.0 long by 1.65 wide that comes complete with an elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Orange Amber Citrine Brown Smoky Quartz 14KYellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
It features a teardrop-shaped pendant with a large, faceted brown smoky quartz at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

24.00 Carat Smoky Cushion Quartz Diamond Halo White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Smoky quartz diamond pendant necklace. 24.00ct cushion cut quartz with a halo of 46 round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Fig Necklace Pendant with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig necklace pendant with the cabochon smoky quartz is made of 14 karat yellow gold. The gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Brown Yellow Quartz Orange Citrine 14K Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
cylindrical piece, and a black teardrop-shaped Smoky Brown Yellow Quartz Orange Citrine. Accented with
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Fig Necklace Pendant with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig necklace pendant with a detachable cabochon smoky quartz is made of yellow gold-plated
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Gold 109.8ct Large Smoky Quartz Abstract Pendant 18" Flat Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s): -- (1) Natural Genuine Smoky Quartz - Large Huge Oval Cut - Prong Set - Transparent
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s French Large Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury French large emerald-cut smoky quartz pendant with 18K gold bail and surround
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950s French Large Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Pendant
Vintage 1950s French Large Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Pendant
H 0.1 in W 0.08 in D 0.1 in Dm 0.04 in L 0.16 in
Pear Teardrop Shape Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond Halo 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Brown Smoky Quartz pendant with a faceted dark gemstone, encircled by a halo of shimmering diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Shape Brown Smoky Quartz 14K Rose Gold Diamond Pave Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning pendant necklace. It features a large, faceted dark brown smoky quartz at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

105.61 Carat Smoky Quartz, Peridot and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco necklace, with a 105.61 carat pear shaped Smoky Quartz, 3.08 carat Peridot and Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver

Featured in Vogue UA Fourteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection features a smoky quartz set in 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Necklace and pendant with smoky quartz and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with smoky quartz and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.70ct - G
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Featured in Vogue UA Fourteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cube-cut smoky quartzes, the Ink collection includes a variety of pieces, such as pendants, rings
Category

2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a large
Category

2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Featured in Vogue UA Eighteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection features a smoky quartz set in 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm size natural smoky quartz, expertly
Category

2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

10.00 Carat Smoky Quartz Shield Shape Gold Mid-Century Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's smoky quartz yellow gold brooch pendant necklace. 10.00ct shield shape smoky Quartz
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace in 18 karat yellow gold features a specially cut 15x15x8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Fig Pendant Necklace with Detachable Cabochon Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This unique pendant necklace features a detachable cabochon smoky quartz in a beautiful cognac
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is a stunning piece of jewellery crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extravagant 18 K Gold Necklace with Pendant Smoky Quartz Hematite and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
comes with a smoky quartz bead necklace with a 18 K pink Gold clasp. Length: 44 cm In 18 K red and white
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

14k Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant necklace features round, faceted smoky quartz stations set along a detailed 14k yellow
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Necklace and Earrings, Smoky Quartz
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Necklace and Earrings, Smoky quartz. Made in Finland 1960. Made Pauli Nieminen
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Retro Signed 14k Gold, Smoky Quartz, & Seed Pearl Carved Buddha Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro gold, smoky quartz, and seed pearl pendant. In 14K gold. By the American Charm Co
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold

"Big Smoky" Jumbo Quartz Enhancer Pendant in Yellow Gold with 6mm Pearl Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This ridiculously large smoky quartz came into the shop inside of a customer's very heavy, poorly
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Smoky Quartz 18 Karat Gold Plated Sterling Silver Earrings and Pendant
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
, due to the nature of natural gemstones, the smoky quartz may differ from piece to piece. - Size (LxW
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Levian Rose Gold Plated Silver Natural Aquaprase Topaz Smoky Quartz Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Levian Rose Gold Plated Silver Natural Aquaprase Topaz Smoky Quartz Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

LeVian Rose Gold Plated Silver Natural Aquraprase Topaz Smoky Quartz Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian Rose Gold Plated Silver Natural Aquraprase Topaz Smoky Quartz Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Smoky Quartz Chrome Diopside Citrine Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Smoky Quartz Chrome Diopside Citrine Pendant Necklace
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Levian Rose Gold Plated Silver Natural Aquaprase Topaz Smoky Quartz Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Levian® Rose Gold Plated Silver Natural Aquaprase Topaz Smoky Quartz Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Levian Rose Gold Plated Silver Natural Aquaprase Topaz Smoky Quartz Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Levian® Rose Gold Plated Silver Natural Aquaprase Topaz Smoky Quartz Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Square Era Pendant 18k Rose Gold 1 Diamond 0.04 ct G VS Smoky Quartz Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant 18k rose gold, Era Collection, 1 diamond 0.04 ct, G VS, smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

17.97 Carats Chrysoprase, Smoky Quartz & Diamond Platinum Pendant & 14K WG Chain
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Modified Trillion Shape Smoky Quartz 7.85 Carats Pear Shape Chrysophrase Cabochon 9.90 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Platinum

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Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold smoky quartz pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 25 vintage or 48 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect gold smoky quartz pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gold smoky quartz pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Poiray and Le Vian are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our gold smoky quartz pendant for sale are for women, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant?

Prices for a gold smoky quartz pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $176 and can go as high as $9,601, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,575.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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