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Square Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Diamond 0.04 ct Blue Topaz Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant necklace 18k white gold, Era collection, 1 diamond, total 0.04
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Locket pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A collector's item, this opening
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Locket Necklace 18k YG Blue Vitreous Guilloche Enamel Sapphire 27 x 17 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, white and rose gold. Choose from a wide range of enamel colors. Each of our jewelry pieces has an
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Diamond Panthere with Tassels on a Signature Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere tassel pendant with black enamel, black onyx, and set with round diamonds, F/G
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20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Evil Eye Enamel Reversible Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
lapis, turquoise, white enamel, and sparkling diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats. The necklace
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Polished White Gold - 23.0 x 25.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable heart shaped locket pendant necklace, polished 18k white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
brilliance. The intricate detailing includes curvaceous blue and white enamel accents, enhancing the overall
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
white gold featuring an oval-shaped hand painted portrait of a woman topped with glass. The portrait is
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Italian Zodiac Scorpio Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a circular disc with an enamel depiction of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cross Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - 21 Diamonds total 0.25 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer cross pendant necklace 18k white gold, Hallmark Collection, 21 diamonds, total 0.25 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - 247 Pavé Diamonds 14.06 ct GVS - 48mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace Galaxy, 18k white gold, Galaxy Collection, 247 brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Reversible Evil Eye Enamel Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Reversible evil eye pendant Azure blue, turquoise blue & white enamel Diamonds
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
yellow gold Vitreous enamel: translucent opalescent turquoise, guilloche Measurements: app. 15.0 mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Victorian Enamel Miniature Portrait Medallion with 14K Gold Chain
Located in Venice, CA
Edwardian era) to enhance the brilliance of this miniature portrait. The chain made of a white gold and is
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

FRENCH Antique 18kt yellow Gold Enamel Cross Pendant with 1.06 carats in Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
overall condition of this piece is excellent. There is no damage to the gold or enamel. All diamonds are
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Square Amethyst Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - 1 Diamond 0.04 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped pendant necklace 18k white gold, Era Collection, 1 diamond 0.04 ct, G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian basket flower enameled locket in 18k gold, Art Nouveau pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
attachment), itself encircled by a frieze of ivy (another symbol of attachment) on a white enamel background
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Yellow Gold Red Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
design in yellow and white gold. Choose from a wide range of enamel color options. About lockets by
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2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Art Deco Love Thermometer 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
with white, red and black enamel to show a red love heart at the base with the temperature rising from
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Plique-a-jour Diamond Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cherub Duck Pond Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold scalloped shell edges with duck and foliates floating in pond Bead and pavé set with round
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian North Star Pendant Locket Blue Enamel 14k Rose Gold Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Victorian pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Small
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

French Whippet Dog 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and charm pendant designed as a circle with a white enamel whippet
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Disk Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold, Burgundy Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Diskos Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: translucent burgundy
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
fabulous gradation of blue, white and a hint of yellow. The enamel work is exceptional and meticulous, far
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Disk Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Vitreous Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, white and rose gold. Choose from a wide range of enamel colors. Each of our jewelry pieces has an
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot, Seed Pearl Enamel, Suffragette Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Celebrate a piece of history with this
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Gold and Enamel Pendant Depicting the Virgin and Child. French, 17th century
Located in London, GB
Gold and Enamel Locket Pendant Depicting the Virgin and Child. French, mid 17th century
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Antique 17th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
other Opaque cobalt blue and white with engraved chevron pattern gold surround With black and white
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Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pre-1920 Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Diamond Ruby Insect Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
we are including an 18" bead necklace of yellow and white topaz, multi-colored sapphires, rutilated
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Reversible Evil Eye Enamel Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Reversible evil eye pendant Azure blue, turquoise blue & white
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Dew Drop Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Translucent Purple Vitreous Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant 18k yellow gold, Dew Drop Collection, translucent purple vitreous enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian, Diamond Enamel, Christmas, Festive Ivy Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite piece is made from 18ct gold and features old-cut diamonds set in white gold leaves and lovely
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
charge. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow and white gold. Choose from a wide range of enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Solid 18k White Gold 4 Diamonds 0.04 Carat H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace, Hallmark Collection by VICTOR MAYER, 18k white gold, solid version, 4
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21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
rose gold Vitreous enamel: translucent opalescent pink, guilloche Measurements: app. 15.0 mm x 20.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Art Deco Revival Platinum Chain Necklace Diamond Sapphire Enamel Beads
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This Art Deco necklace is made of platinum, yellow gold, enamel and accented with blue sapphire and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 45 Diamonds 0.5 ct Diameter 26.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Hallmark collection, 45 diamonds, total
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faberge Heritage Rose Gold Diamond Pink Guilloche Enamel Heart Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
guilloche enamel and round white diamonds, set in 18 karat rose gold. In keeping with its fondness for
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2010s European Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Diamond Beige Enamel V Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Diamond Beige Custard White Enamel V Triangle Arrow Crystals
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k white gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1870 Geometric Enameled Oval Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The diamonds and the enamel are secured in the
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Aqua Blue White Triangle Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Aqua Blue Crystals White Cream Enamel Triangle Large Pendant Chunky
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Art Nouveau Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Clover Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
enamel glossed over contour engraving Transparent pink a, yellow, and green in color - minimal loss
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 1905 Enameled Flower Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 14 karats. The five petals are embellished with applications of non-glossy powder enamel, with
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Divisi Ma Sempre Unite 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
, set with blue and white enamel on each side in graphic script to read 'Divisi Ma / Sempre Uniti
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Enamel Pocket Watch Key, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
elegant and refined character. Material: 18 karat rose gold Decoration: Black and white enamel with
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Pendant 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
damage to the gold. The diamond is secured in the settings and the enamel is perfect. This piece has been
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Egyptian Revival Pendant Brooch Pharaoh 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Art Deco
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed Egyptian Revival pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique French Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French hot enamel and 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Capitoline Wolf" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Yellow or White Gold. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Customizable Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. We offer this piece of jewelry in yellow, white and rose gold. Choose from a wide range of enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 1905 Purple Enamel Pansy Flower Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
, yellow and white. The enamel work is exceptional and meticulous, far exceeding the details of the fibers
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French Puffy Love Heart Flowers 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
flowers being a white bud and a cornflower in bloom, set with white natural seed pearls and blue enamel
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Renaissance Revival Pendant Brooch with Enamel, Pearls, and Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Revival pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing elaborate enamel work and symbolic imagery. The
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20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Enamel

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White Enamel And Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact white enamel and gold necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 61 vintage or 81 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a white enamel and gold necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white enamel and gold necklace over the years, but those made by Amy Y, Goshwara and Stambolian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A white enamel and gold necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 92, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a white enamel and gold necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a White Enamel And Gold Necklace?

The price for a white enamel and gold necklace starts at $164 and tops out at $283,653 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,418.

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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