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Citrine, Sapphire and Aquamarine Pendant
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
stage, embraced by blue sapphires, while a cushion-cut pink sapphire and pear-shaped aquamarine add pops
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

1.65ct Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, Sapphire And Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum pendant showcases a stunning 1.65-carat round aquamarine, bezel-set at its
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Gold Pendant with Diamond Featuring Aquamarine and Yellow Sapphire
Located in ประเวศ, TH
pendant showcases a naturally shaped aquamarine, paired with yellow sapphire and sparkling white diamonds
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eostre Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a Calla Lily inspired Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant. In the language of flowers
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with six sapphires along
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Sophia D Aquamarine Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Set Pendant by Sophia D with 24.38 carats Aquamarine Center accented by Sapphires weighing
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18k White Gold Sapphire & Aquamarine Small Cascade Pendant
Located in London, GB
waterfall of 5 blue sapphires and aquamarines. The colourful gemstones are encased in rub-over settings in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Cushion Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Aquamarine- 4.03 Cts Diamond- 0.25 Cts Blue Sapphire- 0.39 Cts All Diamonds are G-H
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, creating a striking contrast. Completing the pendant, a second aquamarine drop is suspended below
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Pendant with Uncut Aquamarine and Multi-Color Sapphires, with White Dia
Located in ประเวศ, TH
Aquamarine carats - 9.99 Total Multi-Color Sapphires carats - 6.67 Total pendant weight grams - 11.29 grams
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Brown Diamond Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tahitian Pearl, Aquamarine 3.50 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.06 carat and Brown Diamond 0.38 carat
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Cabochon Aquamarine Diamond and Sapphire 18ct Gold Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous statement necklace features a carved cabochon aquamarine weighing approximately 30
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Yvel Rainbow Sapphire and Aquamarine Necklace with Gold Nuggets in 18K Yellow Go
By Yvel
Located in Jerusalem, IL
natural sapphire and aquamarine, interspersed with handmade 18K yellow gold nuggets. This piece perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine and Amethyst Treasure Chest
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine and Amethyst Treasure Chest Charm c.1960s
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Sapphire & Aquamarine Multi-Cut Cascade Necklace
Located in London, GB
mix of 12 blue sapphires and aquamarines in different shapes including rounds, ovals and marquise. The
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gordian III in 18K Gold with Sapphire and Aquamarine (unique)
Located in Chicago, IL
aquamarines and one sapphire to the 18k setting. The coin was acquired from a premier ancient coin dealer
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

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22k Gold

18 Karat White Gold over Yellow Gold, Aqua, Sapphire and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold, over yellow gold pendant, set with one full cut round diamond weighing
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire

Yianni Creations 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Pearl and Diamond Pendant
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
gorgeous square-shaped dangle pendant features a 7.0 MM freshwater pearl and a 0.05 Carat brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Black Pearl, Peridot,...

Sophia D. 24.38 Carat Center Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This pendant set in platinum is designed with precious aquamarine stone in the center with the
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2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold 12.81 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 12.81 Carats Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace
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2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Dower & Hall 14k Gold Stargazer Ten Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
striking 18k Gold Stargazer designs with precious gemstones including Sapphire, Aquamarine and Morganite
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Phoenix Pendant Necklace, White Gold, Aquamarines, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
A lovely Phoenix Pendant Necklace in 18k white gold with 3 pear shaped aquamarines, tsavorites
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine, Sapphire and Green Tourmaline Pendant
By Gemlok by Gemveto
Located in New York, NY
necklace. The oval cabochon cut Aquamarine surrounded by .61 carats of cornflower blue sapphires highlight
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Diamond Aquamarine and Blue Sapphire Gold Summer Pendant 2 John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
Round cut aquamarine weighing 0.39cts. measuring 5.0mm. 90 Round cut blue sapphires weighing 1.10cts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine with Blue and White Sapphire and Diamond Accent Ring in 14k Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Blue Baguettes with 0.22 carats of Round Full-Cut Diamond Accents. The pendant suspends from
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2010s Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Horseshoe Necklace
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
. Mother of Pearl invites protection and heightens intuition. Sapphire baguettes offer serenity and peace
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2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Large Floral Santagostino Gemstone and Diamond 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
collection of precious and semi-precious stones including: white diamonds, rubies, sapphires, aquamarine
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Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Am...

Labradorite and Diamond Halo Luminous Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
A marquise labradorite surrounded by a halo of diamonds radiated with a mix of aquamarine, iolite
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Topaz, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Iolit...

NIXIN Jewelry Eucalyptus Melody Australian Opal Necklace with Emerald and Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
delineates each shift in pigment while the emerald, aquamarine, and ombré sapphires define the shades between
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolor Gemstone and Diamond Moon Face Necklace by Franny E
By Franny E Fine Jewelry
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This made-to-order necklace features an oxidized sterling silver moon face with bronze accents and a rainbow of semi-precious gemstones and champagne diamonds. Paying homage to tradi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Garnet, C...

'Tribe' Customizable 18k Gold and Gemstone Birthstone Necklace by AnaKatarina
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
$420 March .10ct Aquamarine Charm w/Chain. $1,415 Charm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Topaz, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Peridot, Garnet, Emer...

Suneera Large Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Suneera Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine faceted center and pave diamond pendant with blue sapphires in 18K yellow gold on a 32
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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendants in Precious Stones and Black Diamonds from d'Avossa Rainbow Collection
Located in Roma, IT
Collection Those two asimmetric Pendants are made with Rubies, Emerald, Sapphires and Aquamarine in different
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2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...

d'Avossa Hoop Earrings with Precious Stones Pendants and Black Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
d'Avossa Hoop Earrings in 18 kt gold with a pavé of black diamonds, and Asimmetric Pendants made
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2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

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Black Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...

18 Karat White Gold Diamonds , Sapphire and Aquamarine Pendant Neclas
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds , Sapphire and Aquamarine Pendant Neclas 24 Diamonds 0.30 ct. 1
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21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Aquamarine and Sapphire Lace Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
0.75 carats of diamonds and with an aquamarine and a pink sapphire that weigh, respectively, 7.85 and
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, London Topaz, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and a statement piece of jewelry showcasing a 9.00 carat emerald cut aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Aquamarine and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, this enchanting pendant features a deep blue sapphire at its
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Aquamarine and Sapphire Pave Heart Pendant Petite White Gold Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
-shaped pendant boasts a striking aquamarine, weighing 12.00ct, 2.00ct of mesmerizing sapphires, and
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.09 Carat Santa Maria Aquamarine, Diamond and Sapphire 18k White Gold Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inspired pendant. The aquamarine was custom cut from rough that came from the Santa Maria Mine in Brazil
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemst...

Multi-Stone 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Sapphires, Aquamarines and Diamonds
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
and round faceted sapphires approx. 0.17cts, round faceted aquamarines approx. 0.07cts and round
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Roule and Co. Aquamarine White Diamond Sapphire Long Gold Shaker Globe Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
sapphire cap. Total necklace length with pendant 31". Stamped and Hallmarked.
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.43 Carat Aquamarine with 1.01 Carat Sapphire and 0.26 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This clean, classic pendant has a soft delicate grace to it. Its simple lines and multiple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Whit...

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and 4-Stone “S” Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Color: H Clarity: SI1 Stones: Aquamarine = 0.20ct, Sapphire = 0.20ct, Peridot = 0.20ct, and Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Multi-Colored Cabochon Gemstone Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
Weight: 8.91 grams Gemstones: Tourmaline, amethyst, aquamarine, rose quartz, sapphire Diamonds: Approx
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, 14k ...

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Aquamarine and Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Banbury, GB
Made in Mid 20th century, this Tiffany necklace features an eye-catching square cut aquamarine
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Vintage 1940s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Gemset 4-Leaf Clover Pendant/Charm
Located in New York, NY
Large figural "four-leaf clover" charm/pendant. Set with faceted rubies, aquamarines, sapphires
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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Antique Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
-Pacific Gold Coin, Blue Sapphire, Blue Agate Cameo, Aquamarine and Diamond Cross, Candelaria Nevada
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pearl,...

Cushion Shaped Aquamarine and Sapphire White and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
millimeters and two round brilliant sapphires Pendant measuring 15 inches long Aquamarine inset in a cushion
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, Onyx, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and small sapphires and,in the final part, a drop aquamarine ( 23 mm x 14 mm). This necklace was
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Aquamarine, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

50.50 Carat Art Deco Style Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Pendant Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Very showy, ladies estate 18 karat yellow gold, custom made Art Deco design pendant necklace
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20th Century North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Pendant Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Diamond accented with gold granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond. Like most pendants in the collection, the bale opens so that the clasp
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aquamarine with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 2.35 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.61 carat and Diamond 0.19 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Blue Sapphire & Aquamarine Fine Cascade Earrings
Located in London, GB
waterfall of blue sapphires and aquamarines. The gemstones are encased in fine rub-over settings in an ombre
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Tourmaline Diamond Cross Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer cross pendant is all handmade and decorated with granulation work from
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...

Samuel B Sterling Multi Color Gemstone Bali Necklace and Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
blue pouch. It's just a unique design. There are gemstones ranging from Sapphires, Amethyst, Aquamarine
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.15 CT Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and beautiful Pave Halo Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Pendant Necklace, featuring: ✧ 1.15 CT
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Ruby Aquamarine Indian Head Coin Gold Pendant Charm
Located in Lambertville, NJ
with ruby, sapphire and aquamarine gemstone. Pendant is 35mm in diameter. Weight - 12 grams. Tested 14k.
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20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

18 Karat Gold Multicolored Gemstone and Diamond Beni Necklace
By Sharon Khazzam
Located in Great Neck, NY
, aquamarine, blue sapphire, blue tourmaline, emerald, golden beryl, mexican fire opal, opal, orange sapphire
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...

Pair of Pendants in Precious Stones and Diamonds from d'Avossa Rainbow Collectio
Located in Roma, IT
Collection Those two asimmetric Pendants are made with Rubies, Emerald, Sapphires and Aquamarine in different
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2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, ...

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Sapphire And Aquamarine Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sapphire and aquamarine pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 15 antique edition and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a sapphire and aquamarine pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic sapphire and aquamarine pendant over the years, but those made by Alexia Gryllaki, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Sophia D are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a sapphire and aquamarine pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Sapphire And Aquamarine Pendant?

Prices for a sapphire and aquamarine pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $606 and can go as high as $95,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,247.

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