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Deep Red Rhodolite Garnet 2.95 Ct Natural Loose Gemstone Oval Cut for Ring Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Darkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Darkish Red Rhodolite Garnet 4 Ct Natural Loose Gemstone Pear Cut for Ring Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Darkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Rhodolite Garnet, Tsavorite Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
in brilliant cut 0,14Ct (VVS/DEF quality) and one natural, rhodolite garnet in pear cabochon cut. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold

21 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Platinum Pendant
Located in DALLAS, TX
Platinum pendant with 21ct cushion-cut rhodolite garnet 15.8 x 12.6mm. 4.5Dwt. Created by William
Category

20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

Rhodolite Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
natural, rhodolite garnet in pear cabochon cut. The eyes are set with cabochon tsavorites. The chain is 45
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold

Rhodolite Garnet And Tsavorite White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
in brilliant cut 0,14Ct (VVS/DEF quality) and one natural, rhodolite garnet in pear cabochon cut. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, White Gold

Rhodolite Garnet And Tsavorite Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
brilliant cut 0,14Ct (VVS/DEF quality) and one natural, rhodolite garnet in pear cabochon cut. The head is
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Ladies Rhodolite Garnet Pendant
By Kaufmann de Suisse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rhodolite and Gold Pendant, Handmade in 18k Yellow Gold with 1 Round Rhodolite Weighing 2.54 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

14K Gold Rhodolite Garnet Heart Solitaire Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold. 14K Gold Rhodolite Garnet Pendant - Rhodolite Garnet weight: approx. 0.75 ct total weight
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vintage Rhodolite Garnet, 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (6) rose-cut oval rhodolite garnets, 9.5 X 7.4 mm, each collet set and foil backed in an
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.20 Carat Deep Wine Rhodolite Garnet Pendant in 14kt Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Simple, Beautiful, Elegant. A 2.20 carat round brilliant Rhodolite Garnet hangs from a 14kt Rose
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2010s Tanzanian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Cherry Pendant
By Kaufmann de Suisse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Cherry Pendant, Handmade in 18k Yellow Gold with 2 Bezel Set Round
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

44.84 carat druzy agate, 6.13 carat rhodolite garnet, and 14k rose gold necklace
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
glitter!). The 6.13 carat concave cut rhodolite garnet came next, with it's deep rich red color and
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Rhodolite, Druzy, Rose Gold

Rhodolite Garnet Prasiolite Green Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in London, UK
18k Gold, Rhodolite Garnet, Prasiolite and Diamond Necklace will be made to order, please allow 3-6
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Rhodolite Garnet Starr Motif Heart Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
pendant in 18ct yellow gold features a star motif set with four beautiful rhodolite garnets and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extraordinary 21.39 Carat Natural Rhodolite and Diamond Necklace
By Lester Lampert
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary cushion cut natural Rhodolite Garnet = 21.39cts. (measuring 18 x 15mm), is set
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Rhodolite Garnet Pendant
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Stately in appearance, this handmade 18 karat yellow gold pendant on a pearl by the yard necklace
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Rhodolite Garnet Pedant
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Unique features: Rhodolite Garnet Pedant The pendant is 18ct yellow gold, stamped 18ct. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, White Gold

6.03 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Vivid Pink Purple Pear Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Pear Cut Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. Large 6.03 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.19 Carat Rhodolite Garnet, Diamond Yellow, White, Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brilliant red rhodolite garnet cushion weighing 6.19 carats is featured in this spectacular 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Gorgeous Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold necklace featuring Rhodolite Garnets accented by approximately .75cts of round
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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.12 Carat Rhodolite Garnet and White Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
The 12.12 Carat Rhodolite Garnet and White Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace features a magnificent
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

12.12 Carat Rhodolite Garnet and White Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
The 12.12 Carat Rhodolite Garnet and White Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace feature a magnificent
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Citrine Rhodolite Garnet Love Birds Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 18 karat gold citrine rhodolite garnet agate cameo pendant necklace represents the idea of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Citrine Rhodolite Garnet Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 18 karat gold citrine rhodolite garnet agate cameo pendant necklace represents the idea of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seidengang Athena 18K Gold .34ct Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Large Pendant Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent statement pendant necklace was designed by Seidengang and crafted from solid 18k
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Rhodolite Garnet, Tourmaline White Topaz Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Red Carpet® Pendant featuring .91 cts Raspberry Rhodolite®, .45 cts Passion Fruit
Category

2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Rhodolite Garnet, Tourmaline White Topaz Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Red Carpet® Pendant featuring .91 cts Raspberry Rhodolite®, .45 cts Passion Fruit
Category

2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Rhodolite Garnet Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Rhodolite Garnet Pendant- This unique custom made pendant was
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Le Vian 14K Rose Gold, Red Rhodolite Garnet White Topaz Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Princess Alexandra® Pendant featuring 1.17 cts Raspberry Rhodolite®, .27 cts Vanilla Topaz™
Category

2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

6.52 Cushion Rhodolite Garnet Pendant with Diamond 0.42 14 Karat White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
6.52 Rhodolite Garnet Pendant with Diamond 0.42 14K White Gold Additional Information: Center
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, White Gold

1.15 Carat Neon Purple Rhodolite Garnet 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Neon Purple Rhodolite Garnet 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Pendant Beautiful natural 1.15ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17.44 Ct Rhodolite Garnet Halo Bridal Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
STONE --- NATURAL RHODOLITE RED GARNET BIRTHSTONE --- JANUARY METAL --- 925 STERLING SILVER PRODUCT TYPE
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Le Vian 14K Rose Gold, Red Rhodolite Garnet White Topaz 18" Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Princess Alexandra® Pendant featuring 1.17 cts Raspberry Rhodolite®, .27 cts Vanilla Topaz™
Category

2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Tourmaline Rhodolite Garnet Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Charmingly romantic and delightfully tender, this wonderful necklace from Tiffany & Co. boasts a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.10 Carat Rhodolite Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color, rhodolite garnet weighing 4.10 carats. The garnet is set in a frame of hand engraved, 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.14 ct. Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Florentine Design Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
variety called rhodolite, like the one featured in this beautiful pendant. Our artisan jewelers in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k...

Fine 2.25ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Fancy ‘Lozenge’ Cut
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstone. 2.25 Carat with a beautiful vivid purple pink colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Le Vian Pendant Featuring Pomegranate Garnet, Raspberry Rhodolite
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 13 cts. Pomegranate Garnet™, 2 1/2 cts. Raspberry Rhodolite®, 7/8 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Freeform Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: pendant measures 23.50mm in length Weight: 5.37 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine 1.98ct Vivid Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Octagon Cut Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone. 1.98 Carat with a beautiful vivid purple red colour and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

2.7ct Rhodolite Garnet Pendant w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold EM 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant features a 2.71 carat emerald cut Rhodolite Garnet gemstone with natural
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Rhodolite Mother and Child Cameo Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
and child pendant necklace. Set in 5.54g of 18k gold, where an intricately hand carved 11.73cts of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neon Purple 1.32 Carat Rhodolite Malawi Garnet Round Cut Solitaire Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
solitaire pendant. Malawi rhodolite garnets are a relatively new discovery in the gem world. Fine stones
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.02 Carat Neon Purple Rhodolite Malawi Garnet Pendant 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Birmingham, GB
Beautiful natural 2.02ct rare neon purple Malawi garnet. Set in a fine 18k gold solitaire pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Pendant Featuring Pomegranate Garnet, Raspberry Rhodolite, Blue Topaz
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pendant featuring 2 1/2 cts. Pomegranate Garnet™, 7/8 cts. Raspberry Rhodolite®, 1/5 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

34.70 Carat Round Rhodolite Garnet and 1.2 Carat Diamond Pendant 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Center Stone Details: 34.70 Carat Round Rhodolite Garnet - 20.2 mm
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Pendant Rose Gold, 14k Oval Cut 1.65 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Rhodolite Garnet Color: Red Cut: Oval Carat: 1.40ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Red Rhodolite Garnet White/Chocolate Diamond Halo Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Red Rhodolite Garnet White/Chocolate Diamond Halo Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Red Rhodolite Garnet White Chocolate Diamond Halo Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Levian 14K Rose Gold Red Rhodolite Garnet White Chocolate Diamond Halo Pendant
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

LB Exclusive 14 Karat White Gold 0.33 Carat Diamond and Rhodolite Garnet Pendant
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
15” chain and a pendant that measures 0.85” in length and 0.37” in width. The necklace is embellished
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.12 ct Diamond and Rhodolite Garnet Pendant Necklac
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
with a 15” chain and a pendant that measures 0.60” in length and 0.37” in width. The necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Amethyst Quartz and Rhodolite Diamond and Gold Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
25.1 CTW Amethyst Quartz and Rhodolite in a mosaic teardrop pendant. With .08CTW Diamond set in
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2010s Brazilian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold

Le Vian Pendant Featuring Rhodolite, Vanilla Topaz Set in 14K Strawberry Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Princess Alexandra Pendant featuring 1 cts. Raspberry Rhodolite®, 1/3 cts. Vanilla Topaz™
Category

2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian Pendant Featuring Rhodolite, Vanilla Topaz Set in 14K Strawberry Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Princess Alexandra Pendant featuring 1 cts. Raspberry Rhodolite®, 1/3 cts. Vanilla Topaz™
Category

2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian Pendant Tourmaline or Amethyst or Rhodolite/Brown Diamonds 14K Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Chocolatier® Pendant featuring .32 cts Passion Fruit Tourmaline™, .57 cts Grape Amethyst™
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Rainbow Multicolour Circular Drop Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat rose gold rainbow multicolour circular drop pendant necklace This rainbow gemstones round
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 14k ...

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Rhodolite Garnet Necklace Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rhodolite garnet necklace pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 47 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect rhodolite garnet necklace pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing rhodolite garnet necklace pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Le Vian, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Fine Jewels UK each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 cushion cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rhodolite garnet necklace 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 Rhodolite Garnet Necklace Pendant?

On average, a rhodolite garnet necklace pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,150, while they’re typically $138 on the low end and $47,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Garnet in Jewelry Design

Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.

Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.

Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.

Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.

Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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