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Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
wear as a brooch and a rounded hook to be wear in a chain as a pendant. Diamonds: Mounted in flush
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Louis Vuitton Blossom B Mother of Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Gold
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Louis Vuitton ‘Blossom B’ diamond and grey mother of pearl pendant set in 18k
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Green Enamel Flower Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enamel flower necklace Beautiful three-dimensional flower, created in America during the
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jugendstil 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Austrian Garnet Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful Jugendstil pendant in 14k yellow gold featuring a gorgeous natural pearl and a
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blossom Rhapsody Vine Necklace in Diamond Dust Aurora Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Pearl, 18k Gold and Diamond Dimensions Chain length 40-45cm Adjustable Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 4-7mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 18kt yellow gold flower motif pendant features a creamy colored 7.3mm pearl center
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Multi Gemstone Pendant Enhancer 18 Karat Gold Flower Leaves Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate pendant set with blue topaz, diamonds & multi gemstones crafted in 18k
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Blue S...

FRED PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald Necklace
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pearl Pendant Necklace Size:16" Long Flower Pendant is Around 1" Tall By Around 1 1/2" Wide Weight
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
One (1) 14 karat yellow gold and diamond flower pendant containing one (1) center 0.80 carat old
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold cable chain suspending a swirling ribbon motif pendant. Platinum-topped
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold French, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond Seed Pearl Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
flower is elegantly adorned with natural rubies, sparkling diamonds, and lustrous seed pearls, adding a
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl Drop Necklace, 15 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
suspended from a small platinum circle set with a seed pearl. The pendant itself is platinum and has a
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.60 Ct Old Diamond Pearl Forget Me Not Onyx 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
particular large Forget Me Not motif adorned with old mine cut Diamonds and natural not cultured Pearls for a
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

1890s Seed Pearl and 0.90 Carat Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
belcher chain supports a pearl embellished design accented with three floral motifs, the central flower
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Flower Pendant Demantoid Garnets Diamond 14K Gold Spaulding Co.
By Spaulding And Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Pearl Flower Pendant Demantoid Garnets Diamond 14K Gold Spaulding Co. This elegant
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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
as a pendant. Diamond: Mounted in a four-prongs setting, with 1 old European rose cut diamonds, 0.08
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

2.66 Carat Pink Sapphire 0.57 CT Round Diamond 18 KT White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
This Gorgeous 2.66 Carat Pink Sapphire Flower Shape Brooch Pendant features 0.57 Carat Color H
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.23 Carat Diamond, Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
of pearl, chrysoprase, and a total of 0.23 carats of diamonds. The necklace is presented with a 15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Large Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Enhancer Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
millimeter white pearl. Every other petal is decorated with brilliant white diamonds, 100 stones in total
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Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

A indian and islamic heritage Mughal multi gem pendant in 18K gold Navratna
Located in Bangkok,, TH
natural diamond polki of top quality, the pendant has been enamelled at the back showcasing the gold
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Masriera Plique a Jour Pendant Necklace 18K
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
lovely maiden lady holding a Pearl with a surround of two beautiful flowers on each side of her in lovely
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1990s Spanish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Marcus Co Art Nouveau Conch Pearl Gold Enamel "Morning Glory" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Co. The pendant has round diamond accents culminating in plique-à-jour flower clusters with 11
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Double Sided Georgian Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A two sided Georgian gold locket, one side with a pearl border and hoop with a blue enamel plaque
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Antique 1830s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Turquoi...

Mikimoto Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pendant and Pearl Collar Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and boasts sublime pearls and scintillating diamonds that amount to approximately 3.25 carats.
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Twin Pearl and Lapis Large Flower Yellow and White Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
gorgeous twin pearl, splendid lapis lazuli, and sparkling diamonds totaling 1.50 carats.
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold and Gem Set Locket
Located in London, GB
flower motif, opening to two compartments. Circa 1875.
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Suffragette Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
is an ornate, diamond shape. The frame is 9ct yellow gold & set with pretty, natural seed pearls. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Amphora Shaped Jeweled Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
vase with flowers. The pendant is finely crafted in yellow and rose 14K gold. It is centered with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Moonstone, Kyanite, Diamond and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
An extraordinary pendant necklace featuring three carved moonstones in a flower motif. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver

Masriera Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamond
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
54 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.35 carats, white colorless E color, VS-1 clarity. Pearl
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Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Citrine Diamond Quartz Carmen Rosary MotherOfPearl Amber Set
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- mother of pearl - garnet AAA+ - signature otto lock that opens and closes allowing pendant to be used on
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapp...

18k extraordinary Art Nouveau pendant - 18 karat solid gold - Floral Garland
Located in Antwerp, BE
with elegant bows, small white flowers set with diamond chip, a small dangling seed pearl and a
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel Locket and Chain, circa 1905
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique locket both sides of which has guilloche blue enamel, white opaque enamel, natural pearls
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Early 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Baroque pearls, measuring 10 to 7 mm. The lower pearl is surmounted by a diamond-encrusted fleur-de-lis
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pansy Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as a flower, centering a claw set old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.37
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Edwardian circle pendant. Made of platinum, features two natural pearls and Old European
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Flower Garland Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A romantic flower garland necklace with a pendant of a bow, flowers and a tassel, all with the most
Category

Antique 1850s Dutch Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

French Victorian Gold and Silver, Diamonds, Pearl and Ruby Pendant and Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Early Victorian 18K yellow gold and silver, rose cut diamonds, natural pearls and
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Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Blue Sapphire Emeralds Rubies and Diamonds Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
sapphires with shining diamonds in the middle is the motive of this elegant necklace with a pendant of the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, White Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Shape Beaded/ Drop Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with 1.85 ct of diamonds and pendant pearls. Diamonds 1.85 ct Pearls 64.20 g Total Weight 100 g R.F
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Vintage 1960s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Grey Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Flower Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a flower of diamonds and a central ruby. As pendant, a grey pearl. Diamonds 0.23 ct Rubies
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2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Chrysoprase and Pearl Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
, mother of pearl, and a total of 0.45 carats of diamond stones that boast grade F color and VVS clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
. Weight: 10.1 grams Drop Pendant Measurements: 1.5" x 1" / Pearl Necklace 17" long Total diamond
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Clarissa Bronfman Tourmaline, Agate, Pearl, Black Diamond Flower Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pendant. Red thread. Black diamond, silver, and pearl tumbler bead. Red agate, silver, and rose cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver

Exceptional Early Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly exceptional emerald and diamond pendant from the Early Victorian (ca1850) era! Made of
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Pearl Diamond Starburst Brooch Pendant Circa 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A superb Victorian pearl & diamond starburst brooch with a pendant fitting and safety chain. An
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

8.30Ct Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Seed Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 8.30 carat natural emerald, ruby, diamond and seed pearls
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Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Grapes Motif Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
over 18 karat gold. They are suspended from a pair of diamond-studded flowers and fitted with a diamond
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Fourteen Karat White Gold Drop Earrings Natural Gray Pearls and Diamond Pendants
Located in New York, NY
" pendants suspending chains with terminating in natural gray pearl drops set beneath diamond inlaid
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Wander Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Yellow Sapphire Citrine Flower Pin
By Wander
Located in Dallas, TX
Wander 18K Yellow Gold Flower Pin Pendant with Golden Pearl, Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires and
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Slide Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
diamond. The eighth slide features a delicate pink enameled flower, which is adorned with a small bezel
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pearl Diamond Gold Clip-On Flower Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
completed with elegant detachable South Sea pearl pendant drops. Versatile and iconic. Posts can be added
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Water Lily Flower Pendant Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized water lily flower surrounded by gold foliate whiplash Flower is
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Convertible Golden Harvest South Sea Pearl Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Oval Size: 8-9 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Golden
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffnay Co. Edwardian Platinum Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Edwardian platinum lavalière necklace with a pendant of a flower cluster of a large natural grey
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Sapphire Polki Diamond Flower Tanzanite Pearl Carmen Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Flower pendant consists of: - approximately 2" length x width - pave diamonds - 925
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Sapphire, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Chalcedony, Aquamarin...

Vintage Pearl Two Strand Necklace Diamond Sapphire Detachable Clasp-Pendant
Located in Napoli, NA
precious 18k white gold flower clasp, set with colorless diamonds (F color vvs) weight 1.20 carat and fine
Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

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Pearl And Diamond Flower Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pearl and diamond flower pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 22 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl and diamond flower 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. A pearl and diamond flower pendant from Mikimoto, Alberto and H H Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl and diamond flower pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Flower Pendant?

Prices for a pearl and diamond flower pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $64,653, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.

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.  

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