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Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 15 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Incredibly sweet 15ct gold pendant decorated with a cross set with diamonds. Heart Drop Including
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Rose Diamond Heart Locket With Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
A stunning floral antique rose diamond heart locket with gold petals around a diamond center
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Antique 1860s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby and 3.16 Carat Diamond 12k Rose Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rose gold, platinum set heart shaped pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Heart Pendant on a Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Chain: 16 inches Grams: 14.2gr Gold: 18K Rose Pendant Size: 21mm x 15mm With Round brilliant cut
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Diamond Heart with Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
heart are rose-cuts as well. It is 18K backed. The diamond bale can be opened to accommodate most size
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.08 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold 0.08 ct Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace features a delicate 14K Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.80 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
includes a matching rose gold heart pendant set with 0.80 carats of round cut diamonds that measures 0.37
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.80 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
includes a matching rose gold heart pendant set with 0.80 carats of round cut diamonds that measures 0.37
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Pendant Pave Seed Pearls Diamond 14k Rose Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
), crafted in 14k rose gold. One estimated 0.06 carat old mine cut diamond adorns the center of the heart
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Jacob Co 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Diamond Heart Pendant 5.25 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 14k rose and white gold Jacob & Co diamond heart pendant. The pendant comprises of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Stunning 0.72ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Necklace with Pendant
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.72ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Necklace with Pendant in 14k Rose Gold
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold Collier with Central Heart with Diamonds
Located in BARI, IT
18k rose gold with a diamond heart (ct.0.30).
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.67 Carat Heart Shape GIA Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Details: 0.67ct heart shaped Diamond. Diamond is G in color and SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rachel Koen 14K Rose Gold Pave Diamond 0.05cttw Heart Pendant 18 Inch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
they see it. Crafted in high polished solid gold this necklace is set with brilliant round cut diamonds
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold Flower Heart Pendant with 3.6 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A pretty heart-shaped pendant necklace with a dazzling 0.6-carat round brilliant natural diamond
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

14K Rose and Yellow Gold Filigree Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
14k rose and yellow gold filigree heart pendant necklace. Pendant measures to be 20.5mm x 20.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold, Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Demantoid Garnet Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite Victorian flower pendant/brooch is a true marvel. Adorned with rose-cut diamonds that grace the
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

18K Rose Gold 1 1/4 Carat Black White Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling array of 163 pave-set diamonds illuminates this lovely heart-shaped pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
of 111 diamonds in a variety of historic cuts, including old mine cuts, rose cuts, old European cuts
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold "Open" Heart Pendant with 1.85 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat rose & yellow gold is a heart pendant with 180 round brilliant cut diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Heart Locket Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.03cttw Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Rose Gold Diamond Elsa Peretti Heart Necklace 2.00 Carat
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold diamond heart necklace by Tiffany & Co. from the Elsa Peretti collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Opal and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This absolutely stunning heart pendant is in beautiful condition and features a halo of rose cut
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Antique Early 1900s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal

18 Karat Rose Gold Brown Diamonds Garavelli Heart Motif Round Pendant with Chain
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat Rose Gold Brown Diamonds Garavelli Round Pendant with Chain Featuring heart motif
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Rose Gold Mini Metro Diamond Heart Necklace #15748
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
set in 18K rose gold. Diamond heart pendant is set with 18 round brilliant diamonds totaling approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Heart Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
gold heart-shaped pendant. The pendant is set with a row of small round-cut diamonds along the outer
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hand Made Heart Diamond Gold Pendant
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
3.00ct t.w. F color VVs clarity, conflict free, natural white diamonds with excellent cut. Chain is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
finished with a diamond set bail consisting of six rose cuts and an additional natural white pearl atop
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Boodles Pink and White Diamond Heart Pendant 2.64 Carat
By Boodles
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow and rose gold diamond set heart shape pendant from Boodles. The 18k rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Antique Heart Shape Diamond Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant cut and old rose cut diamonds. The back cover is set with a glazed miniature picture frame
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Antique 1870s Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Chopard Happy Diamonds Love Pendant in Rose Gold
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Chopard pendant from the Happy Diamonds collection. The heart pendant features the
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond Heart Pendant, 9k Yellow Gold, Locket Back
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet little antique diamond heart pendant. It is a hollow puffy style heart with heavy engraved
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Pave Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K rose and white gold Diamonds: 75 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Aspery Guldag Citrine Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond features a heart-shaped checkered cut Natural Citrine Pendant with Round Brilliant Diamonds, all
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20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold White brilliant- and Rose-cut Diamond Pavé Necklace
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
shape rose-cut diamonds and white Brilliant-cut diamonds with a refined, softly rounded trillion-heart
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Green Enamel Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as a gold heart centering a silver heart accented by rose cut diamonds and a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Double Heart and Bow Luckenbooth Silver-Upon-Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set, Luckenbooth double witches' heart pendant, with rose cut diamonds set in
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Heart Pendant, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
handmade pendant features a flower made up of rose cut diamonds surrounded by deep red enamel. The rose cut
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

LB Exclusive LB Exclusive 14K Gold 0.33 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace features a delicate 14K Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive LB Exclusive 14K Gold 0.33 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace features a delicate 14K Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Pendant Guilloche Enamel Diamond Pearl 18k Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
old rose cut diamonds (estimated at J-K color and I2 clarity). The charming heart pendant features
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Modern Multi-Color Diamond Heart Drop Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Two Tone Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Colorful diamond heart pendant drop necklace crafted in 18 karat white and rose gold. The necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a lovely heart pendant necklace crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1970. It features blue square cut
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Le Vian Diamond Butterfly Heart Pendant Necklace Sterling Gold 925 14k
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Chocolate
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant This stunning crystal front heart
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Heart Necklace 18 Karat Gold Mini Pendant Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Tiffany & Co diamond heart necklace crafted in 18k rose gold. Round brilliant cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Enamel Seed Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
white enamel. There are rose cut diamonds forming a bow at the top and surrounding a pearl heart. The
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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Heart Pendant Pave Seed Pearls Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
), crafted in 14k rose gold. One estimated 0.06 carat old mine cut diamond adorns the center of the heart
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

.925 Sterling Silver 1/10 Carat 3-Prong Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant necklace is crafted in the shape of a heart that is enveloped with rose cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 3.07 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a halo surround Comprised of rose cut diamonds with additional diamond bead set in bale Weighing
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shaped Diamond White and Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats gold yellow necklace pendant with three heart shaped diamond charms in white gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Silver Gold Diamond Guilloche Green Enamel Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Key To My Heart pendant accented by rose cut diamonds and green guilloche enamel
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Diamond Coffin and Naughty Skeleton Pendant in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in London, England
A quirky coffin with a naughty skeleton pendant set in 18k rose gold. The exterior table of the
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 0.75 Carat Diamond and Ruby Heart Pendant, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
heart is set with 0.30 carat of rose cut diamonds. The diamonds range from G to H in colour and are SI
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
this charming piece lies a single rose-cut natural diamond, delicately set to catch the light and
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 2.85 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Aquamarine Heart Foliate Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
European and rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat total. Bead set in platinum-topped gold
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Love Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
been expertly set with a single rose cut diamond and meticulously engraved to mimic the shining rays of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rose cut diamond heart pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and rose gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 398 antique edition and 678 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose cut diamond heart pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing rose cut diamond heart pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oshi Jewels, Victor Mayer and Leo Milano each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our rose cut diamond heart pendant for sale are for women, but there are 361 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant?

On average, a rose cut diamond heart pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,901, while they’re typically $26 on the low end and $1,195,644 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

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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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.