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Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Diamond Necklace Rose Diamonds Gothic Georgian
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Victorian rose-cut diamond necklace dating from the 19th century is meticulously
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Rare 18th Century Antique Rose Cut Diamond Feather Diadem Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
– silver, back – gold). It is densely set with sparkling old rose cut diamonds. The feather could be worn
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Antique 1790s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 9 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau floral pendant crafted in 9K gold. It features two rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

GEORGIAN 1810 England Blue Enameled Pendant In Silver Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
time. Some of our collection of Georgian gemstone rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut
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Antique 1810s English George IV Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian Silver-Topped Gold Diamond and Ruby Fleur-de-Lis Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fleur-de-lis set with rose cut diamonds, eye-clean and white Accented with three
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Georgian Rose Cut Diamonds Silver Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Georgian rose cut diamonds gold and silver dangling earring. The articulated designs are
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Antique 1830s Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Georgian White Pearl and 2.50-3.00 Carat of Diamonds Silver and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian 7.3 mm White Pearl & 2.50-3.00 Carats of Diamonds Silver & Gold Pendant A stunning piece
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Diamond Heart with Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
can be worn all the time. The center diamond is a black rose-cut and the small diamonds framing the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond

Antique Enamel and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
from old gold into an oval shape and plays host to a sizeable rose cut diamond at the centre of the
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Pink Topaz and Peridot 15 Carat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the centre and surrounding it there are fur small rose cut diamonds. The pendant is edged with pink
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Topaz, Gold

Antique Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1810 Silver-topped gold (front – silver; back – gold) earrings are set with early rose cut
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Seed Pearl Enamel Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
ornamented and is adorned with black enamel stripes. There is an old mine cut diamond in the centre. Pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

18th Century Spanish Rose Cut Oil Vinegar Diamonds Gold Foiled Cordoba Cross
Located in Cape May, NJ
fashion statement". Rare Spanish 18th Century 22K Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Cordoba Pendant Cross
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Old European Cut Diamond Clover 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 Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian 1820 Allegory Beauty Grisaille Enamel Necklace 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
around, with 44 prongs settings of finely gradated old European rose cuts diamonds, with an estimate
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Antique 1820s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 4.00 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire 0.25 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold Natural Pearl Old European Cut Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
saltwater Baroque pearl and old European cut diamonds (TW ~0.37ct). Circa 1900 Weight: 4.74g Pendant
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Late Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Silver Yellow Gold Crescent Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold, silver topped & Rose Cut diamonds set in a foiled closed back setting. 48 Rose Cut
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Rose Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Sixteen antique rose cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 2.3 ct set in silver over
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Necklaces

Gold and Silver Maltese Croos Brooch and Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold and silver maltezer cross brooch and pendant set with 89 rose cuts, old mine cuts and
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Antique 1830s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Late Georgian Amethyst and Rose Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique amethyst pendant in the form of a heart with a rose-cut diamond surround and diamond
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau 15ct Rose Gold, Enamel Diamond And Ruby Four Leaf Clover Locket
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
profile, beautiful coiffed curls adorned with a rose-cut diamond and Ruby set Bandeau, and a tiny Star in
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold Green Amethyst Prasiolite Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
round brilliant cut diamonds. Chain can be worn in two lengths. Weight: 9.71g Pendant size
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat White Gold TW 0.95 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 0.60 Carat Diamond Pearl Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Initials Pearl Enamel Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rose cut diamonds. Back side is beautifully set with seed pearls. The locket contains strands of hair
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

2000s UnoAErre 18 Karat Gold 2.40 Carat Diamond Ball Pendant Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.80 Carat Emerald 0.71 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Design 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl 0.56 Carat Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Garnet 0.10 Carat Ruby 0.24 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat White Gold TW 0.46 Carat Diamond Rhombus Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Blue Green Tourmaline 0.18 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
European rose cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.26 carats, F/G color, VS/SI clarity. The settings
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 0.58 Carat Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond “Star Of David” Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Georgian Table Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pair of Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings in Silver and Gold, Portugal, Late 18th/Early 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique necklace with pearl and diamonds 2.10ct, 1st half of 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
. Necklace decorated with rose-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 2.10 ct with a centrally set
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian 1900 Belle Epoque Convertible Pendant 18kt Gold 5.08ctw Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
, with 88 European rose cut, with a combined weight of 3.52 carats, F color, VS/SI clarity. The settings
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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1980s Van Cleef Arpels 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond Chalcedony Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Diamond, Silver Rose Gold Maltese Cross Pin/Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
made of silver and rose gold and set with cushion cut diamonds of total weight approx. 15 cts. The
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Brooches

Unique necklace with pearl and diamonds 1.20ct, 1st half of 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
decorated with rose-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.20ct with a centrally set pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
silver topped 14K gold (front – silver; back – gold) and embellished with sparkling old rose cut diamonds
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches

Antique Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Garnet Turquoise 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Black Spinel Leopard Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 15kt / Sterling Table Cut Diamond Cross 3ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An unusual and beautiful Table Cut diamond cross from the Georgian (ca1790s) era! Crafted in 15kt
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Antique 1750s English Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features rose cut diamonds of different sizes. Weight: 5.60g Chain whole length: 46cm Pendant length
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1990s Tiffany Co. 925 Silver Elephant Figure Charm Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Colourful Rhinestone Drop Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Carnelian Pearl Heart 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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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Gold Tone Heart Pendant Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Masonic 9 Karat Gold Square and Compasses Cameo Oval Charm Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
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Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Carnelian Mano Figa Good Luck Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Red Glass Heart Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Letter M Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold St. Anne D’Auray Blue Enamel Medallion Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the georgian rose cut diamond pendant 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, Silver and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 25 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect georgian rose cut diamond pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. Finding a georgian rose cut diamond pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pendant?

The price for a georgian rose cut diamond pendant starts at $1,267 and tops out at $72,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,400.

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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