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Diamond Enamel Necklace Heart Flower Basket Pearl White Gold Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART WITH A FLOWER BASKET IN 14K WHITE GOLD WITH ROSE CUT DIAMONDS AND PEARLS
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Edwardian basket flower enameled locket in 18k gold, Art Nouveau pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
with a platinum floral basket set with six rose-cut diamonds. It rests on a circular background of
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Floral Motif Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Giuliano Suffragette Pendant
By Giuliano
Located in New Orleans, LA
is further adorned with verdant green guilloché enamel, a pearl drop and sparkling rose cut diamond
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Enamel

Cushion Shaped White Moon Guilloche Stone Pendant 18k Rose Gold 1 Diam. 0.04 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant 18k rose gold, Era collection, 1 diamond 0.04 ct G VS brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
monogram which is accented with more rose cut diamonds. Movement: Oval, mechanical and hand winding
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

White Moon Stone Guilloche Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold 1 Dia. 0.04ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer cushion shaped pendant necklace 18k rose gold, Era collection, 1 diamond 0.04 ct G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Faberge Circular Enamel Diamond Set Locket 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1900.
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
blue guilloché enamel, centrally milgrain set with a rose cut diamond and framed with a rose cut
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 60 Diamonds 0.60 ct H VS Cut Pearl Pink
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, 60 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 60 Diamonds 0.60 ct H VS Cut Pearl Pink
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
diamonds, total 0.60 ct, H VS, 1 cut pearl pink, measurements app. 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm About the creator
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Italian Enameled Locket of a Queen In Gilt With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, crowned with a diadem and wearing earrings accented with two rose cut diamonds. The profile of the queen
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brass, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Oval Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamel, guilloche, 25 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, H VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 25.0 mm x 36.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Baby Elephant Charm Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with .10 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pendant has gorgeous blue enamel and is set with rose cut diamonds all the way around
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 9 Karat Gold Enamel Mechanical “Jack-in-the-Box” Charm Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Boucheron Victorian Plique-à-Jour Enamel 18K Gold Antique Rosace Pendant Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surround Both bead and bezel set with rose cut diamonds throughout Weighing approximately 1.68 carat total
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...

Oval Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, guilloche, 25 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, H VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 25.0 mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Pendant Brooch-Pendant from the 1870's. Charming design with angel
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Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Silver

Art Nouveau 1905 Purple Enamel Pansy Flower Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
pendant. Diamond: Mount in the center in a four-prongs setting, with 1 old European rose cut diamond of
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18ct Gold Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Violet Flower Pendent and Earring Set
Located in Brighton, GB
, masterfully crafted in 18ct yellow and rose gold. This stunning set includes a pair of earrings and a matching
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18K Gold and Platinum Interchangeable Enamel, Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
pearls, one old European cut diamonds, and nineteen rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

French Sellier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
-jour enamel, a rose-cut diamond and surrounded by 46 natural seed pearls. Signed Sellier and engraved
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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k YG Green Vitreous Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 9 diamonds total 0.04 ct, G VS brilliant cut, 1 pear shaped blue sapphire
Category

2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Enamel Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
surrounded by a fine gold border and then a frame of matching rose cut diamonds around the outer edge. The
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k YG Green Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 9 diamonds total 0.04 ct, G VS brilliant cut, 1 pear shaped blue sapphire
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2010s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stylish Heart Necklace Rose Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Pendant-Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Agate Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
agate accented by by a rectangular bar element, which is set with sixteen rose cuts diamonds. Fitted at
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.60 carat crescent opal diamond 18k yellow gold enamel necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surrounded by sparkling old mine and rose cut diamonds. Rich black enamel detailing and warm 18k yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket 14K Yellow Gold Enamel/2.75g
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
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Vintage 1920s Danish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1900 Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch lavalier Necklace in 18kt Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
natural rose cut diamonds (approx. 0.05 carats), blending vintage artistry and functionality. The delicate
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Sacred Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
-style metalwork and adorned with rose-cut diamonds, cut in the traditional style to enhance their
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Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted in a pave setting, with 228 European rose cut diamonds, 2.30 carats, G/H color, VS/SI clarity
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

Oval Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Oval Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold Blue Enamel / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Russian or European ca. early XX cent. Gold, Enamel and Diamonds Cross Pendant. Handcrafted in 18K
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 33 Diamonds 0.42 ct Diameter 19.6 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
/00/00/00/10C45 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Eloise Material: 18k rose gold, white gold Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 1 Diamond 0.16 ct Diameter 26.3 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Eloise Material: 18k rose gold, white gold Diamonds: 1 diamond, total
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 144 Diamonds 2.34 ct height 79.5 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Material: 18k rose gold, white gold Diamonds: 144 diamonds, total 2.34 ct, G VS Measurements: height with
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Quatrefoil Collier 18k Rose Gold White Gold 37 Diamonds 1.33 ct Diameter 38.6 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
/00/00/00/10C45 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Eloise Material: 18k rose gold, white gold Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
enamelling and natural not nucleated Pearls and rose cut Diamonds Hearts are made of Natural not nucleated
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Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Rose Pink Tourmaline Diamond Enamel T Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rose Pink Tourmaline Diamond Enamel T Pendant featuring a rose pink tourmaline in a setting of
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Enamel

French Art Nouveau Diamond Plique-A-Jour Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glossy cream colored enamel face with peaceful expression Accented by rose and old European cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Located in SE
frame are made of solid 14K Rose Gold. Measurements: cameo 40 mm x 33 mm, whole pendant including the
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Gold Victorian Enamel Miniature Portrait Medallion with 14K Gold Chain
Located in Venice, CA
rose cut diamonds on platinum. The medallion measures 7/8 inches and has a concave design, with 14
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
finely crafted with pierced cut-out detailing and set with European and rose-cut diamonds over a black
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

22K gold emerald and diamond pendant with pearl, antique indian small pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
-cut diamonds and suspended with a south sea pearl. This Mughal pendant is handcrafted in jaipur and
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 7 calibrated European rose cut diamond, 0.23 carat, white colorless F color, VS/SI clarity
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Imperial Russian O.F.Kurlukov Egg 36 Diamonds Enamel 56 Gold Silver/6.5g
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Round Drop Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant enhancer is all made by hand and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
1 European rose cut diamond of 0.50 carats, white colorless F color, VS/SI clarity. Diamonds: Mount
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Krementz GIA Certified Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace
By Krementz Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Nouveau pearl and diamond pendant necklace. circa 1890's. The floral enamel pendant is platinum
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold, 8 Diamonds 0.16ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Heart shaped locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER - 18k yellow gold - Hallmark Collection, 8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rita of Cascia Catholic Saint Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Rose Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.55 CTW Diamond Color: H–I Diamond Clarity: VS2–SI2 Pendant Motif
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - 9 Diamonds 0.11ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
diamonds, total 0.11 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 32 mm x 23 mm About the creator Victor
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Drop Pendant 18k White Gold 91 Diamonds Total 1.51 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant 18k white gold, Dew Drop Collection, 91 diamonds, total 1.51 ct, G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square Era Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold - Diamond 0.04ct - 1 Prasiolite Cab.
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant necklace 18k white gold, Era Collection, 1 diamond, total 0.04
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
hanger ) is 62 mm x 40 mm x 6.6 mm deep. Cameo: 42mm x 32 mm x 7 mm deep 37 Diamonds, all rose cut
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

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Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate enamel rose cut diamond pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Enamel and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 43 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect enamel rose cut diamond pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an enamel rose cut diamond pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Victor Mayer, Amyn The Jeweler and Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer are consistently popular. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an enamel rose cut 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 Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Pendant?

On average, an enamel rose cut diamond pendant at 1stDibs sells for $3,550, while they’re typically $435 on the low end and $51,888 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

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