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Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Elephant Coin 22K Gold Pendant.
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Battelle designed artisanally crafted high-karat gold setting surrounded by a row of "jawan" granulation
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

ROMAN EMPIRE 300 AD Emperor Constantine Coin Pendant In 18Kt Gold And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
and bold yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The ancient Roman bronze coin is genuine
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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Battelle designed hammered medallic high karat gold setting ornamented with flat wire spirals and five 1.8
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Dolphin Rider Coin 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
/small jawan" granulated high-karat handmade gold setting with a 1.8mm VS1 diamond accent on the bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Silver Bull Head and Artemis Greek Coin in 18K Yellow Gold Frame Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver charm pendant, being an antique silver Greek coin from
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Vintage 1910s Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Bronze "Widow s Mite" Coin Pendant w 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze "Widow's Mite" Coin Pendant trimmed with 18 karat gold. This biblical coin is from the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Heracles Silver Tetradrachm Coin Pendant w 18K trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
. There is delicate 18 karat gold trim around the circumference of the coin, and lovely gold orbs at the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

Bronze Coin Pendant circa 330 BC w/ 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze coin pendant trimmed in 18 karat gold. This coin is from the Kingdom of Macedon, circa 331
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

A Silver Drachm [coin] Bee Pendant (no chain) w 18K Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
4.17g, and is 17.1mm without the 18 karat gold trim. On the obverse side of this coin, is a Bee with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Fluer De Lys Cross Coin Pendant, 16th C French, w/ 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
] coin is from the reign of Charles the X. It is a cross with fleur de lys, trimmed elaborately in 18
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Antique 16th Century French Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Athena Owl Tetradrachm with 18k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular tetradrachm [coin] of Athena and an owl is trimmed with 18 karat gold, and is from
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Asimon Phone Token Pendant Set in Gold on Steel Chain with Gold Hardware
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, is his first one, mounted in a polished 14 karat gold frame he designed specifically for these tokens
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

24 Karat Pure Gold Hand Made Yellow Gold Coin Necklace, 10.8 Gm, 18 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made 24 Karat Pure Yellow Gold Coin Necklace , 10.8 gm , 18 Inch Long Beautiful design , A
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2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hemidrachm Pendant, w/ 18K Gold Silver Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
An AR Hemidrachm [coin] pendant trimmed in sterling silver and 18 karat gold, circa 4th C, from
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Owl Athena Silver Tetradrachm w 18k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular tetradrachm [coin] of Athena and an owl is trimmed with 18 karat gold, and is
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Charm Purple Rose Quartz Circle Pendant Unique Piece
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
leaves made of 18 Karat Yellow Gold with brilliant cut Tsavorites green stones. The 18K yellow gold hook
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charm Piece Unique 18k Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Purple Color Flower Pendant
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
, embellished with a branch of leaves made of 18 Karat Yellow Gold with brilliant cut Tsavorites green stones
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2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Pendant Featuring A Roman Silver Denarius Of Emperor Vespasian 69AD - 79AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Emperor Vespasian has been mounted in a stunning modern 18 Karat gold pendant. T. Flavius Vespasianus was
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

"Medusa" Drachm Silver Pendant w/ 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Silver Drachm [coin] with a portrait of Medusa trimmed with 18 karat gold. This coin is 13 mm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

A Silver Drachm Gorgon Pendant w 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Drachm Silver coin pendant trimmed with 18 karat gold. This "Very Fine" coin is 14 mm wide and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Dubini Nymph Larissa Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
, Larissa dating circa 356-342 B.C. set in 18kt yellow gold. DEPICTED ON COIN Obverse - Head of the nymph
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Silver Tetradrachm Pendant w Cista Mystica
Located in Atlanta, GA
is 12.16 g of Silver and is trimmed with 18 karat gold. On the obverse side, a Cista mystica with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

An Athena Silver Tetradrachm Pendant, circa 300 BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
in 18 karat gold with wonderful orb accents on the bail. On the obverse side is the Diademed head of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Face of Medusa Pendant from Roman Republic 47 BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Denarius Silver [coin] richly trimmed with 18 karat gold orbs and bail. This "extremely fine" (EF
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

A Widow s Mite Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Widow's Mite pendant trimmed with 18 karat gold. This Prutah [coin] is from 103-76 BC, weighs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Medusa Anchor Silver Drachm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silver Drachm [coin] pendant with the head of Medusa and an anchor trimmed with 18 karat gold and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver

Roberto Coin Diamonds by the Inch Drop Lariat Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Roberto Coin 'Diamonds By The Inch' lariat necklace, crafted in opulent 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond "Primevera" 3 Strand Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Mansfield, OH
Roberto Coin 18 KT Yellow Gold and Diamond "Primevera" 3 Strand Necklace.This Roberto Coin creation
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2010s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Medusa 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Necklace
By Crucible London
Located in London, GB
Stop them in their tracks with the arresting gaze of our Medusa necklace. Fashioned in yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Elefantino Heart Pendant
By Roberto Coin
Located in Nashua, NH
Roberto Coin 18K Rose and White Gold Diamond Elefantino Heart Pendant. The flexible heart is set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Graduated Aquamarine Briolette and Diamond Necklace, Roberto
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18k white gold clasp, enhanced by 31 full-cut diamonds having an approximate total weight of 0.35
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Roberto Coin Venetian Princess 18k Rose Gold Lapis Diamond Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
From designer Roberto Coin's Venetian Princess Collection, 18 karat rose gold lapis and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold and Diamond "We shall never part" Ottoman Coin Necklace
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
An 18 Karat Gold and 0.92 carat Diamond Coin Necklace engraved with love words: "We shall never
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2010s Egyptian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Stater Radiance Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Stater Radiance Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Handcrafted and individually cast in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Horse and Rider Coin Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. Indeed, the horse and rider pendant is a replica in 18k gold of an ancient coin, perhaps Greek or Persian
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Byzantine Mandorle Medallion Necklace with Emeralds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Byzantine Mandorle Medallion Necklace with Emeralds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kurtulan Coin and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 24 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Imbued with the rich warmth of 24-karat yellow gold and the rustic charm of Turkish motifs, a coin
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Early 2000s Turkish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Recycled 18 Karat Gold Link Chain Necklace
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
elegant statement in any season. It is made of environmentally friendly recycled 18 Karat gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Yellow Gold Coin Chain Necklace with Diamonds, circa 1980
Located in Munich, DE
, weighing approximately 1.10 carats in total, connected by an 18 karat yellow gold curb- link chain.
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20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Melissae 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Necklace
By Crucible London
Located in London, GB
The Melissae necklace features a beautifully detailed bee pendant in yellow gold, which hangs on a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Karkinos 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crab Necklace
By Crucible London
Located in London, GB
Find a modern day talisman in our highly detailed yellow gold crab necklace. This ancient coin
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Mozafarian Diamond Drop Yellow Gold Coin Necklace
Located in London, England
Elegant necklace crafted from 18-karat rose gold featuring a chain adorned with small, polished
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mother Mary Radiance Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Sapphire and Garnet
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Mother Mary Radiance Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Sapphire and Garnet Handcrafted and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lydia Lion Prosperity Necklace with Tsavorite and Diamond, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Lydia Lion Prosperity Necklace with Tsavorite and Diamond, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver "We are One" Calligraphy Coin Pendant
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver double-sided Pendant Necklace, bearing the Calligraphy
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2010s Egyptian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.55 Ct Amethyst Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18 K White Gold Larissa Coin Necklace
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
Amethysts 28 Yellow Sapphires and 30 round Diamonds. The coin and gemstones are inlaid in 18 Karat White
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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Recycled Gold Link 18" Chain Necklace Vivid Yellow Diamond Toggle
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
season. It is made of environmentally friendly recycled 18 Karat gold. One-of-a-kind This impressive
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Pisces Zodiac Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Fairmined Ecological Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
insight and artistic benevolence. With the historical reference of a full set of zodiac coins minted by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Diamond "Happiness" Charm Necklace
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace adorned with Calligraphy reading "Happiness" and
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2010s Egyptian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Solid Gold Minimalist Pendant Modern Necklace Enhancer
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
DANCE, necklace pendant enhancer. Whimsical, modernist style, minimalist pendant or necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Solid Gold Minimalist Pendant Modern Necklace Enhancer
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
DANCE, necklace pendant enhancer. Whimsical, modernist style, minimalist pendant or necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Grace Medallion with Peridot, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Byzantine Grace Medallion with Peridot, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted and individually cast in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Donald Huber Ancient Roman Coin Diamond Matte Gold Pendant Necklace
By Donald Huber
Located in New York, NY
dates between 98-117 AD. It is set in 18 karat, satin matte finished, yellow gold accented with 0.15
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Donald Huber Reversable Ancient Roman Coin Diamond Matte Gold Pendant Necklace
By Donald Huber
Located in New York, NY
dates between 27 BC - 14 AD. It is reversable and set in 18 karat, satin matte finished, yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Byzantine Venice Domino Contrarini Medallion with Emeralds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Byzantine Venice Domino Contrarini Medallion with Emeralds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgoneion Amulet Pendant, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Gorgoneion Amulet Pendant, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted and individually cast in solid yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgoneion Protection Pendant, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Gorgoneion Protection Pendant, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted and individually cast in solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

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18 Karat Gold Necklace With Coin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18 karat gold necklace with coin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 21 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 18 karat gold necklace with coin 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. Creating a 18 karat gold necklace with coin has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Roberto Coin and Bulgari are consistently popular. Take a look at a 18 karat gold necklace with coin featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a 18 karat gold necklace with coin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 23 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18 Karat Gold Necklace With Coin?

Prices for a 18 karat gold necklace with coin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $210 and can go as high as $37,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,600.

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.

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. 

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