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Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
gold and silver into the shape a love heart and pave set with a multitude of rose cut diamonds. These
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
and silver into the shape a love heart and pave set with a vast array of rose cut diamonds. The larger
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds hanging with a swallow bird in 10k gold
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Edwardian Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
on a twinkling rose-cut diamond lined bail just waiting to be worn.  Weight: 6.7 grams Measurements
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique 18th Century Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful pendant showing a puffy heart shape adorned with natural earth mined rose cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era rose cut diamond peandant in heart designe topped with a swallow bird and a
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Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Red Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
hinge that can be folded in and out. The rose diamonds are set in silver and backed onto a gold mount
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
diamond is has G-H-I color and S1-S2. Heart part 12k gold and Chain part 8k Gold. Total length is chain 45
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.8 grams. Totally is main Pear rose cut diamond 1.03 ct
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.4 grams. Totally is diamond about 5 ct. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 22.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 3.70 carat. The
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.7 grams. Totally is diamond 2.50 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant 1ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
sterling silver, this heart-shaped pendant is encrusted with Rose Cut diamonds that gently glisten as they
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

New Handmade 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 24.7 grams. Totally is diamond 8.13 ct. The diamond is has
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2010s Turkestan Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats back foiled
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Pink Rose Quartz Heart Shape Cut Diamond Halo 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
chain that gracefully holds a natural brilliant cut heart-shape pink rose quartz with a halo of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire & Amethyst Heart Pendant on 14 Karat Rose Gold Necklace 1.94 CTS
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat rose gold pendant featuring a Amethyst heart weighing 1.53 carats flanked with 36 Pink
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Heart Cut Rubellite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
carats rubellite in heart shape cut, and 5 round diamonds. This collection was featured in Vogue UA
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Rubelite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18...

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold large heart pendant in open work style with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique voctorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight 3.5 carats back foiled
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

14K Rose Gold Diamond and Heart Shape Morganite Halo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional natural heart-shaped morganite and diamond pendant set in solid 14K rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 1880s heart Locket Rose Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3 carats decorated
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Set Open Heart Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
pendant is designed as a stylized open heart set with round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.40 carat in total
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

GGTL Certified Heart Cut Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, White ...

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart and Arrow Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond pendant in heart and arrow designe toppend with a swallow bird with
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Antique 1850s Pendant Necklaces

Antique 1880s Vicotrian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era 1850/1880s gold pendant in heart shape design with rose cut diamonds estimate
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Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond heart shape Pendant Handmade Victorian
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond heart shape Pendant Handmade Victorian Natural Rose Cut Polki
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 10k gold heart locket pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats in back
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

0.16 Carat Diamond Heart Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
pendant contains 0.16 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Rose Gold. The Diamond Heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Black Onyx Heart Pendant Necklace Brooch 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Black Onyx Heart Pendant Necklace
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Beauvince GIA Certified 1.01 Ct Heart Shape GSI1 Diamond Pendant in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Heart Shaped Diamond Pendant in a white gold setting with rose gold chain. This lovely
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.5 grams. Totally is diamond 2.85 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Natural Sapphire Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds infuse a captivating edge to this 18k rose gold infinity twist pendant. Available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

Natural Sapphire Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds infuse a captivating edge to this 14k rose gold infinity twist pendant. Available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.3 grams. Totally is diamond about 7 ct. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Bird Heart Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 3.30 ct. The diamond
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11 grams. Totally is diamond 3 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I
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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Natural Ruby Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
amid the graceful infinity is a heart-shaped bold red ruby in a prong setting. The sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Ruby Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
amid the graceful infinity is a heart-shaped bold red ruby in a prong setting. The sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Aquamarine Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds infuse a captivating edge to this 18k rose gold infinity twist pendant. Available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Aquamarine Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds infuse a captivating edge to this 14k rose gold infinity twist pendant. Available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Tanzanite Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds infuse a captivating edge to this 14k rose gold infinity twist pendant. Available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Tanzanite Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds infuse a captivating edge to this 18k rose gold infinity twist pendant. Available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.32 ct. The diamond is has I
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2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing heart shape pendant necklace in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with three central
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Certified Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm, DSEF (Germany) certified, and 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Gorgeous Diamond Heart Shaped 14k Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful sparkling white and brown diamond heart-shaped halo pendant stamped in strong
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Certified Heart Cut Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
untreated DSEF (Germany) certified blue sapphire, 6,08 carats, heart cut, 0,48x0,37 inches / 12,2x9,5, and 5
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Heart Shaped Diamond Pendant Made In 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.543g,D:0.45ct,size-16X10 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant with 3.01ct Heart Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant in Platinum and 18k Rose gold Center stone is 3.01ct H VS1 Heart
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Heart Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 2.30 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

French Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold Flower
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare antique Heart motif French Belle Epoque Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby 18
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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

GIA Certified 1.53 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace in Rose Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing a 1.53 carats heart shape diamond certified by GIA as M color and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Heart Cut Rubellite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
carats rubellite in heart shape cut, and 5 round diamonds. This collection was featured in Vogue UA
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is crafted in 14k rose gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is crafted in 14k rose gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is crafted in 14k rose gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is crafted in 14k rose gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rose cut diamond heart pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 11 vintage editions and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose cut diamond heart pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rose cut diamond heart pendant over the years, but those made by Fabergé, Sicis Jewels and Celine Roelens are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also heart cut and rose cut versions for sale. When shopping for a rose cut diamond heart pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant?

The price for a rose cut diamond heart pendant starts at $510 and tops out at $225,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,900.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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

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