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Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
aquamarine surrounded by a frame of diamonds. Diamonds 0.27 ct Aquamarine 0.58 ct Total Weight 3.30 gr RF
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Eostre Vivid Blue Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a reverse rain drop shape aquamarine set at the bottom half of the pendant. On the top part
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 1.68ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
hue that radiates elegance. Enhanced with diamonds and crafted in white gold, this pendant offers a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

25 Carat Santa-Maria Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite pendant featuring a superb and captivating oval-shape aquamarine weighing an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.63ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Aquamarine Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. Aquamarine: 2.63 carat, 9X9mm size, cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamonds, Aquamarine, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant flower pendant necklace in 18 karat white gold structure studded with seven aquamarine in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine and diamond solitaire pendant necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine and diamond solitaire pendant necklace 18k white gold Composed of aquamarine gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.61ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Aquamarine Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. Aquamarine: 2.615 Carat, 8X6mm size, Cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 1.27ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Aquamarine and White Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold. Aquamarine: 1.278 carat, 8X6mm Size, Cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

5.69 Carat Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Featuring an Oval Aquamarine Gemstone, weighing approx. 5.59 Carats. Surrounded
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Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearls Diamonds Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat white gold pendant necklace.Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

22.32 Carat Aquamarine 7.62 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 22.32 carat aquamarine, 7.62 carat diamond and 18k yellow
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold Natural Aquamarine and Diamond
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20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 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

Edwardian 12 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Palladium on Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant. Centering a securely nestled Hand
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Palladium, Platinum

Pendant featuring Aquamarine Chocolate Vanilla Diamond set in 14K Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K Vanilla
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Pendant featuring Aquamarine Chocolate Vanilla Diamond set in 14K Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Pendant featuring Aquamarine Chocolate Vanilla Diamond set in 14K Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Pendant featuring Aquamarine Chocolate Vanilla Diamond set in 14K Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Pendant featuring Aquamarine Chocolate Vanilla Diamond set in 14K Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Pendant featuring Aquamarine Chocolate Vanilla Diamond set in 14K Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Pendant featuring Aquamarine Chocolate Vanilla Diamond set in 14K Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Pendant featuring Aquamarine Chocolate Vanilla Diamond set in 14K Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.85ct. Pendant in 18KWRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Aquamarine Pendant in 18Karat White Rose Gold with White Diamond. Aquamarine: 2.85 Carat, 10X8mm size
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 14ct Gold Platinum 1920s Aquamarine, Pearl, Diamond Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Pendant 14ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This 14ct white gold
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Hungarian 29.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine. The upper portion of the pendant is further accented by three fancy yellow coloured diamonds, in
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Early 2000s Hungarian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Diamonds Aquamarine 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
and personality. Cross Total Weight 33.60 grams Rose cut diamonds weight 4.75 karat Aquamarine weight
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Aquamarine and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning 73.00 ct. aquamarine oval with 1.50 ct. good quality white diamond rounds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold

14k White Gold Emerald, Amethyst, Diamond Aquamarine, Sapphire Pendant
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This unique circular shaped pendant is made up for a color array emeralds, amethyst, diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Heart Shape Aquamarine Diamond Platinum White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Heart Shape Aquamarine Diamond Platinum White Gold Pendant Necklace. This amazing Heart
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Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the chain.As pendant, a flower studded with diamonds and a tanzanite in the upper part; in the middle
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

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

Chocolatier Pendant with Aquamarine Vanilla Chocolate Diamonds set in 14K Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Chocolatier® Pendant featuring Sea Blue Aquamarine® Vanilla Diamonds® , Chocolate Diamonds® set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate Aquamarine Diamond Fish on a Hook Platinum Pendant Necklace ~18.1ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate Aquamarine Diamond Fish on a Hook Platinum Pendant Necklace ~18.1ctw This one-of-a-kind
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Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

EDWARDIAN 1900 Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Platinum Diamonds Aquamarine
Located in Miami, FL
A Belle Epoque convertible pendant-brooch. This is a fantastic convertible pendant-brooch
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, Ye...

Steven Battelle 182.3 Carat Aquamarine Diamonds 22K Granulated Gold Pendant
Located in Soquel, CA
A massive 30 x 50 mm oval Brazilian Minas Gerais faceted aquamarine is the centerpiece of this
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold

White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18" - 18k Pear 4.61ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Aquamarine Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A regal Victorian pendant from 1870–1880, crafted in solid 14k gold and centered with a luminous
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 14k Gold

Georgian Aquamarine and Diamond ANGEL Silver on Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Georgian 3 Carat Shield Aquamarine and .95tcw Old Mine Diamond
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Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond

Art Deco 51.88ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely stunning Art Deco Aquamarine pendant! The 51.88 carat emerald cut Aquamarine has
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Estate Huge 45.6 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Diamond Cable Link Chain
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
style chain that is 16.5 inches in length. -Aquamarine and diamond estate necklace -Aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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

Michael Kneebone Opal Topaz Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Confetti Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
" pendant. "Boulder opal" refers to opal that has formed within the ironstone matrix. It is not to be
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...

Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace in Platinum Aquamarine, Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds 7 Aquamarine Total length: 16 inches. Pendant
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

0.60ct Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Pear Drop Pendant in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Vintage Aquamarine & Diamond Pear Drop Pendant, Set In 18ct White Gold, 0.60ct Vintage Aquamarine
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Oval Cluster Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
An aquamarine and diamond oval cluster pendant in 18 karat white gold. This classic pendant is set
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Brazilian Aquamarine Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Pendant total Weight 42.30 grams Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Aquamarine weight 68 karat Rubies weight 1.72
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 1.81ct. Pendant in 18KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Aquamarine Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. Aquamarine: 1.81 carat, 9X7mm size, cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.01Ct Aquamarine and 0.18Ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant 2006
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This impressive aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace is excellent quality
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Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine and diamond halo drop pendant necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Enhance your jewellery collection with this exquisite 1.80ct Aquamarine and Diamond solitaire
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct White Gold Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Articulated Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
aquamarine and diamond set petals. The pendant is articulated and also features two bezel set diamonds
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds Pendant weight 22.90 grams (included chain) Aquamarine weight 56.94 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Brazilian Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Brazilian aquamarine and diamonds Pendant weight 11.10 grams (included chain) Aquamarine weight 13 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sophia D Aquamarine Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A platinum pendant centered with a 31.06-carat aquamarine, framed by 4.89 carats of blue sapphires
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.54 Carat Emerald Aquamarine Diamond Halo Platinum 950 Necklace Pendant
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
4.54 carat Aquamarine, emerald cut, very high quality color, eye clean gem, set in a made to
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.54ct. Pendant in 18KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Aquamarine and White Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold. Aquamarine: 2.54 carat, 10X8mm Size, Oval Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA 43 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Vintage Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 43 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Vintage Pendant Necklace in Platinum Vintage
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20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

4.54 Carat Emerald Aquamarine Diamond Halo Platinum 950 Necklace Pendant
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
4.54 carat Aquamarine, emerald cut, very high quality color, eye clean gem, set in a made to
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14.80 Carat Aquamarine 0.27 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Circa 1965
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond and gemstone grading report card. This 14ct aquamarine pendant necklace in white gold has
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

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Aquamarine Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the aquamarine diamond pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 361 vintage editions and 264 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a aquamarine diamond pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing aquamarine diamond pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, SCALA GIOIELLI and Alberto each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and pear cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a aquamarine diamond 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 Aquamarine Diamond Pendant?

The price for a aquamarine diamond pendant starts at $189 and tops out at $35,499,968 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,063.

The Legacy of Aquamarine in Jewelry Design

Perhaps the one gemstone that best embodies the glimmering blue of the ocean is aquamarine, not just in name but also in color. Aqua marina (Latin for water and sea), March’s birthstone, is often crystal clear and blue. Often affordable in price, vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry belongs in everyone’s jewelry box.

Aquamarine is a precious gemstone from the mineral beryl family. Its cousin is the emerald. Like other beryl varieties, aquamarines are rated 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. This means that they are soft enough for jewelers to cut to their client’s specs but also durable enough for daily wear.

On land or sea, aquamarines feature prominently in many folk tales, including one about mermaids gifting aquamarine to sailors to protect them during sea voyages. Worn around sailors’ necks as an amulet, it kept them from getting seasick and, most importantly, from shipwrecks. Considered a symbol of courage by some, aquamarine amulets were also favored by Egyptian and Hebrew warriors during battle.

Aquamarine has also made appearances on some of the grandest of great dames. The Brazilian government gifted Eleanor Roosevelt with a 1,847-carat aquamarine in 1935 and Queen Elizabeth II received a sizable aquamarine upon her 1953 coronation; this stone is now the focal point of her aquamarine tiara. And renowned Tiffany Co. designer Jean Schlumberger made a diamond Bow setting for a 148.5-carat aquamarine, which was originally exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition, now in the collection of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry that includes unique aquamarine rings, necklaces and other accessories.

Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.

Questions About Aquamarine Diamond Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good size diamond pendant is really a matter of preference. Usually half-carat and one-carat diamond pendants are considered the best size since they are within a budget range that many can realistically aspire to have. On 1stDibs, you can find a range of sizes of diamond pendants from different periods and creators to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best chain for a diamond pendant is really a matter of preference. There are various features to look out for when you’re shopping for a chain for your diamond pendant — durability-wise, a cable chain will be strong and versatile for everyday wear. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage chain necklaces and pendant jewelry today.

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