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MINH LUONG Eternal Knot Tahiti Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamonds Gold Single Earring
Located in Chêne-Bourg, CH
setting pattern, may differ from the photos. Round aubergine Tahiti Pearl: ∅ 9-9.5 mm Baroque Light Grey
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

MINH LUONG Eternal Knot Peacock Pearl Emerald Black Spinels Gold Single Earring
Located in Chêne-Bourg, CH
mm - Baroque Dark Grey Cortez Pearls with Peacock Overtones (x2): ∅ 3-4 mm - Cushion Sugarloaf
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Spinel, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blac...

Art Nouveau Pendant Brooch with Poppy Flower Pattern
Located in Jacksonville, FL
pattern takes the shape of a W and has a baroque pearl dangling from it. Early 20th Century Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carved Chrysoprase Sculpture 18kt Pendant, Enhancer, Brooch
By Robert Guyon
Located in Logan, UT
sculpture's fluid and elegant shape tapers to a flame-shaped baroque pearl and is perfectly accented by a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Colombian Emerald, Australian Opal and Sea of Cortez Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
cut Muzo Colombian emerald, a rare baroque AAA Sea of Cortez Pearl and a solid Australian Lightening
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 22k Gold

1970s Heavy 1.50 Carat VS Diamond Free-Form Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
supporting 4 large 9-10mm baroque cultured Tahitian pearls. The earrings are set with 14 diamonds beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Diamond Pendant- This lovely pendant features one baroque
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Baroque Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Octopus Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Octopus pendant realized with baroque pearl and 14k
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamonds and Baroque Pearl Necklace or Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Kt rose gold and 14 Kt rose gold flowers with shiny diamonds and a pearl in the middle of it. Tot
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Champagne Diamond Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 1 round cut = 0.03ct Color: Champagne
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl, Black and White Diamonds, 14Kt White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a baroque pearl as body ; the face is studded with diamonds and a black diamond as
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baroque Pearl, Diamonds, Emeralds, 9kt Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
in the upper part.In the middle part,leaves studded with diamonds and an emerald and a baroque pearl
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Blue Sapphire, Baroque Pearl, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, silver leaves studded with little diamonds in the middle and a baroque pearl at the bottom. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Stork Pendant and Necklace Baroque Pearl Diamond Vintage 14 Karat Gold Bird
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish & unique stork pendant & necklace crafted in 14k white gold. Black baroque pearl
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pistachio Tahitian Baroque Pearl Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Diamond Pistachio Tahitian Baroque Pearl Pendant never gets old, especially
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Chantecler Diamond South Sea Baroque Pearl Pendant White Gold Necklace
By Chantecler
Located in New York, NY
Baroque South See pearl suspended from a pave-set diamond ball and completed by a circular link chain
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

28.33ct Iridescent Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our meticulously crafted 28.33ct Iridescent Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Fish Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a baroque pearl as body and face is studded with diamonds and a black diamond as eye. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Baroque Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
the twisting, sculptural shape of the exotic Orchid flower. Whispering baroque pearl drop pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden Champagne Teardrop Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Golden Champagne Teardrop Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

43.24ct Extra Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our meticulously crafted 43.24ct Extra Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Fish: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Charm Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Diamond Baroque Pearl Charm & Pendant in 18K White Gold. Crafted from a luminous freshwater baroque pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

49.24ct Iridescent Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K Pendant 22K Chain in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our mesmerizing 49.24ct Iridescent Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant, accompanied by a 22K
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: baroque pearl Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = .02ct Color: H Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl: 26.27ct Approximately 25.20mm x 20.00mm x 13.69mm 2 Brilliant Round Cut Black Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl: 23.55ct Approximately 20.74mm x 19.82mm x 12.19mm 2 Brilliant Round Cut Black Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in London, GB
natural baroque pearl surmounted by an array of rose cut diamonds hanging freely at the very tip
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Charm Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Duck Pendant 14 Karat Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
of a baroque pearl measuring 1/2 inch diameter. The diamond eye is estimated at 0.01 carat (estimated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Darling Fish XL: Black Diamond Golden Pink Baroque Pearl 18K Gold Fish Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Diamond Golden Pink Baroque Pearl Pendant in 18K White Gold. Crafted from a luminous freshwater golden
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Baroque Pearl and Pavè Diamond Pendent in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Pearl & Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold Estate Pearl & Diamond Pendant features a 14.4mm
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond pearl and platinum pendant, with a natural baroque bouton pearl in the centre
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Melo Pearl and Diamond Pendant, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Vintage Melo pearl and diamond pendant. Set to centre with a baroque natural saltwater Melo pearl
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond White South Sea Baroque Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold and Diamond White South Sea Baroque Pendant is fresh, clean, modern and
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Ametrine Baroque Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
medium gray colored baroque Tahitian pearl with a Saturn ring of diamonds in this dynamic necklace. All
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl Pendant on Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Simply beautiful, Faye Kim's White South Sea Baroque Pearl Pendant is finished with an 18k Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cape May, NJ
18K White Gold Diamond South Sea Tahitian Pearl Pendant on a 14K White Gold Necklace. The pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Susan Hoge Beaded Spinel, diamond Gray Baroque Pearl Convertible Necklace
By Susan Hoge
Located in Troy, MI
. 0.67 cttw red spinel. 0.12 cttw GVS diamond rondelles. Round gray baroque pearl. 30 in. L (76.2 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Aquamarine, Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
delicate frame of meticulously set diamonds enhances brilliance. Suspended gracefully from the pendant is a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

Handcrafted Pearl Necklace with Amethyst Pendant, Diamonds and Colored Sapphires
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage beaded necklace realized with baroque pearls set with a big pendant realized in 14k rose
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

"Clown Strike South" Baroque South Sea Pearl Pendant or Fob in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
articulated clown pendant was transformed into two unique pearl caps for two big, beautiful baroque South Sea
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18 Kt Gold Whale Pendant/Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
whale with two diamond for the eyes, in total 0.04 ct . The oval baroque Australian pearl is about
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...

White Diamond Blue Sapphire Pearl 18Kt Gold Whale Pendant/Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
whale with two diamond for the eyes, in total 0.03 ct . The rare baroque Australian pearl is about 13x20
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Baroque Pearl 0.25 Carat Diamond Silver 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with J color and SI1 clarity. Suspending an articulated drop featuring a baroque pearl - 10.0 x 12.5 mm
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Faye Kim Diamond Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant on Diamond Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Timeless and classic, natural color silver-grey baroque Tahitian pearl pendant is studded with
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Blue Sapphire Pearl 18 Karat Gold Whale Pendant/Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
whale with two diamond for the eyes, in total 0.03 ct . The oval baroque Australian pearl is about 13x15
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Lucien Gautrait French Art Nouveau Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
European-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .10 carat, and a baroque pearl drop. The pendant
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Black Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Whispering baroque pearl pendant with 0.03ct white diamonds and a 12mm x 14mm baroque
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Darling Phantom Gemini: Tsavorite Black Diamond Two-Faced Ghost Pearl Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
iridescent Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, embodying the duality of the celestial twins. The luminous
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavorite, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Lily Flower Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flower centers a small, white, baroque pearl stem and is surrounded by a gold frame accented throughout
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

French "Belle Époque" Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendulum a rose-cut diamond set closed and a natural baroque pearl. The chain has 2 intermediate rings to
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Darling Phantom Gemini: Black Brown Diamond Two-Faced Ghost Pearl 18K Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost with two distinct personas
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold...

Art Nouveau Diamond Topaz Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 7.5 x 8.0 mm Surrounded by five baroque pearls white in body color with good luster - ranging in
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a baroque natural pearl measuring approximately 9.0 x 5.8 mm; white in body color with
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

1860 s Victorian Diamond Pearl Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
baroque pearls, cream in body color, with strong iridescence Foliate and bale are accented by rose cut
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
with rose-cut diamonds, half pearls and baroque pearls. In the center, a rose-cut diamond is set on a
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Victorian Pearl Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout by baroque and dogtooth pearls with some as a floral motif and one as an articulated drop All are
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

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Baroque Pearl And Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact baroque pearl and diamond pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 273 vintage or 445 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect baroque pearl and diamond pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing baroque pearl and diamond pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alex Jona, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Michael Kneebone each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A baroque pearl and diamond pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 452 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a baroque pearl and diamond pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Baroque Pearl And Diamond Pendant?

Prices for a baroque pearl and diamond pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $89 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,627.

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.