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Antique Pearl Pendant Locket Oval 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Antique Pearl Pendant Locket Oval 14K Gold This gorgeous vintage locket/ pendant is finely
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Key pendant with pearl in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
colored gemstones. Everyday, simple pendant. By Daizy Jewellery. White gold "key" pendant with pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Key pendant with pearl in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
colored gemstones. Everyday, simple pendant. By Daizy Jewellery. White gold "key" pendant with pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
style/Art-deco opal, pearl pendant. Teardrop pearl pendant By Daizy Jewellery. 14kt solid gold Size: 42
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
style/Art-deco opal, pearl pendant. Teardrop pearl pendant By Daizy Jewellery. 14kt solid gold Size: 42
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal, pearl Vintage style pendant in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
style/Art-deco opal, pearl pendant. Teardrop pearl pendant By Daizy Jewellery. 14kt solid gold Size: 42
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage style gold pendant with opal, pearl, diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold pendant with opal, pearl and diamonds. Vintage style gold pendant with opal, pearl
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold "Key" Pendant with Pearl, Emerald and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold "key" pendant with natural pearl, emerald and sapphires. June birthstone pendant
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage inspired opal, pearl pendant in 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold pendant with opal, pearl and diamonds. Vintage style gold pendant. Opal pendant. 14k
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Black Pearl Pendant Necklace 22Kt Yellow Inspired from Blue Pearl Meditation
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Blue Pearl Pendant Necklace in 22Kt yellow gold, with blue Black pearl, . inspired from "Blue pearl
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2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Sapphire Cross Pendant in 14k Gold, Sapphire and Pearls Cross
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold cross pendant with sapphire and pearls. Sapphire cross pendant in 14k gold. Sapphire and
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

22k Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mabe Pearl and Diamond Pendant set in 22k gold has a majestic feel to it and is your statement
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold

Pink Mother-of-Pearl Necklace with Mother-of-Pearl Fashion Pendant 22 In Long
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This is a Pink Mother-of-Pearl pendant necklace that is absolutely stunning. Mother of Pearl is a
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Black Tahiti Pearl Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning pendant necklace from the Fig collection features black Tahiti pearl (cultured) and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold,...

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Resort Fig Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
for this pendant because of it's unique matching shape. The pearls and the diamonds are the classic
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...

MOTHER-OF-PEARL PENDANT with Diamond, Tourmaline & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mother-of-Pearl Spiral Shell Pendant Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold Carved mother
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Baroque Pearl Designer Pendant Necklace Fig in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold designer pendant necklace with a detachable freshwater baroque pearl and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold,...

Sybarite Doll Pendant Necklace in White Gold with White Diamonds & Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
all time—this Dancing Doll pendant is Sybarite’s tribute to its enduring legend.  Centred around a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Mixed Met...

Sybarite Nelson Pendant in White Gold with White Diamonds & South Sea Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the life of the legendary British Royal Navy officer, the Nelson pendant reimagines the
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k...

Pink Opal Mother of Pearl Necklace and Pendant Jewelry Set
Located in Webster, SD
complimenting sterling silver, mother of pearl and pink opal pendant. The necklace features beads graduated
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver

South Sea Pearls and Diamond Brooch Pendant, Nice Solid Fine Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.21cts. There are 2 south sea pearls that make up this pendant brooch. The white pearl is about 13mm and
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Floral Pearl Necklace, Yellow Gold, Round Beaded Frame Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Style: Pendant Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl Gemstone Number: 1
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

17mm TAHITIAN PEARL Pendant with HEAVY 14k Gold Cap & Bail
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian Pearl Pendant Tahitian Pearl, 14k Gold This is special, one-of-a-kind 17mm Tahitian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Tahitiian Black Pear Necklace, Yellow Gold, Pendant, Round Pearl
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
14k yellow gold, pearl necklace with an 18 inch chain” Metal Quality: 14kt Yellow Gold Pendant Style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Pearl Pendant, Round w Sterling Silver Box Chain, 18 Inches
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
-pearl round bead is full drilled and is perfectly paired with a mirror baby box chain. The pearl has a
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Necklace / Pendant Turtle with Mother of Pearl, Diamonds & Ruby Eyes with Chain
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Super unique and real masterpiece! Necklace / Pendant Turtle with Mother of Pearl, Diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cultured Pearl Sapphire Circle Pendant Large Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cultured pearl & sapphire circle pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Australian Boulder Opal and South Sea Pearl Pendant
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An exquisite 18k gold pendant with an Australian Boulder Opal and a golden South Sea Pearl. This is
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2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Pearl Pendant 10mm in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This unique pearl pendant by Roseate Jewelry features a single natural color round 12mm Austrailian
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2010s North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Pearl Pendant 12mm in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This unique pearl pendant by Roseate Jewelry features a single natural color round 12mm Austrailian
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2010s North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Art Nouveau Jewellery Cross natural Pearl Diamond Pendant with Chain
Located in Viena, Viena
fine antique jewellery cross pendant with chain in 585 white gold and yellow gold, solid
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Beautiful Diamond Gold Drop Pendant and Pearl Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
carat weight; clarity: VS, SI, I; color: G/H. Pendant measures approx. 1.75" long; (3.5mm) pearl
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Ruby, Pearl Heart Arrow Necklace, Estate, Cupid Arrow Love Pendant Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
hearts with organic and natural cultured pearls and genuine ruby gemstones embellishing the piece make
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Serpent Snake Pendant Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Large South Sea Pearl Pendant coiled by a Diamond Snake…all hand crafted in 14 Karat
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Mother of Pearl Gemstone Dangle Pendant 18k White Gold Diamond Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Introducing the exquisite Mother of Pearl Gemstone Dangle Pendant in 18k White Gold with Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Huge Double Heart Pendant Antique Victorian 10k Gold Seed Pearls Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
approx. 1mm seed pearls adorn the double hearts. The large oval pendant highlights two seed pearl set
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond and Pearl Heart Pendant & Necklace Enhancer with 14 Karat Gold Box Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
clasp that can hook on to any chain up to 3.9mm wide. You can add this pendant to a chain or pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Pearl, Opal, Onyx, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulation Square Obsidian byzantine Cross Pendant Emerald Pearls in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Yellow Gold, featuring three pearls and a round Emerald. This breathtaking pendant is braided using the
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Pearl Pendant. Height (including the clasp): 4.70 centimeters. Gross weight: 3.36 g.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond and Pearl Antique Sterling Silver on Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

18 mm South Sea Pearl Brilliant Pendant Grandiose Jewelry Highlight 0.90 Carat
Located in Viena, Viena
a grandiose timeless piece of jewelry, made in a traditional goldsmith's factory in Valenza/Italy
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ice cream 14k gold pendant, food pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ice cream pendant with pearld, peridots. 14k gold pendant with pearls and peridots. Ice cream
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ice cream 14k gold pendant, food pendant
Ice cream 14k gold pendant, food pendant
H 0.05 in W 0.08 in L 0.08 in
Blister Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark This gold pendant necklace features a pinkish
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ice cream 14k gold pendant, food pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ice cream pendant with pearld, peridots. 14k gold pendant with pearls and peridots. Ice cream
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Hand Hammering Pendant with Carved Amethyst & Round Pearl in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
of pearls, decorate this majestic jewelry piece in a unique way. This Cross Pendant belongs to
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Pendant in 18kt yellow gold set with one yellow pearl, one pear-shaped diamond 0.50 and 4 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Tennis Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Mother of Pearl
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Tennis Racket Diamond Pendant Necklace with Mother of Pearl Length: 16"/17"/18" 13
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large pearl and ruby pendant 14KT baroque pearl pendant cross
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baroque natural pearl with ruby cross pendant, this piece is made with quality not glued but rather
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Pinguin 14k gold pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pinguin 14k gold pendant. Gold Penguin Necklace with oval mother of pearl and black spinel. Winter
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold

Pinguin 14k gold pendant
Pinguin 14k gold pendant
W 0.5 in L 0.67 in
Akoya Pearl Amethyst Pendant 14 Grams Yellow Gold Great Vintage Jewelry 25 Ct
Located in Viena, Viena
bordered with small bows alternating with white Akoya cultured pearls of 6 mm diameter, set with 6 rhodium
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pinguin 14k gold pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pinguin 14k gold pendant. Gold Penguin Necklace with oval mother of pearl and black spinel. Winter
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold

Pinguin 14k gold pendant
Pinguin 14k gold pendant
W 0.5 in L 0.67 in
Tahiti pearl diamond pendant
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
The pendant has 0,59 ct diamonds is made in 18 k white gold and has a Tahiti pearl with ca. 12,5 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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Pearl Jewelry Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of pearl jewelry pendants available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 10416 vintage editions and 6923 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of pearl jewelry pendants made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 9653 pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, mixed cut and brilliant cut pearl jewelry pendants for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of pearl jewelry pendants for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Pearl Jewelry Pendants?

Prices for pearl jewelry pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $740,000, while pearl jewelry pendants, on average, fetch $1,998.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Pearl Jewelry Pendants
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Mikimoto pearl jewelry is marked with either ‘Mikimoto’ or their ‘M’ logo. The pearls used by Mikimoto are exceptional in quality, with lustrous, thick nacre, beautifully round shape and no color imperfections. Shop a wide range of professionally authenticated Mikimoto pieces from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Seed pearls are small pearls that get their name from their diminutive size. They’re sometimes used in jewelry today but were most popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern seed pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pearl jewelry can last for generations as long as it is properly cared for. Avoid letting your pearl jewelry come into contact with lotions, perfumes or hair products. Always handle it with clean hands and clean it gently with a soft cloth occasionally. Avoid wearing it with other necklaces that can scratch it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Yes, Honora jewelry is real pearl. The American jewelry maker produces pieces out of freshwater cultured pearls. A cultured pearl is a real pearl, but it isn't the same as a natural pearl, which mollusks produce on their own. Instead, cultured pearls develop inside mollusks with the help of some human intervention. Naturally occurring pearls are actually very rare, so many high-end jewelry companies utilize cultured pearls in the same way that Honora does. Shop a variety of Honora pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.

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