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Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Flower Pendant 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
lustrous, white pearls in various sizes and a 0.30ct old cushion cut diamond sparkling at its heart. The
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Yvel Pearl and Diamond Heart Necklace N2HOOKHDW
By Yvel
Located in Wilmington, DE
Yvel Pearl and Diamond Heart Necklace. 18k White Gold Pearl Diamonds 0.34ctw Length 16 inches
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Bristol Glass Natural Pearl and Diamond Sweetheart Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
treasure made of solid 18 KT yellow gold silver topped on the Diamond housing - not marked- Hearts are made
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Samira 13 Diamond Bezel Carved Bone Heart Pendant 18k Paperclip Chain Necklace
By SAMIRA 13
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful bone pendant by Samira 13 Jewelry on 18k yellow gold open chain with bezel set white
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18.58ct Pink Morganite, Pearl 9k Rose Gold Antique Style Pendant Necklace
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
pearl. Suspended below within it’s golden frame at the heart of the pendant lies an enchanting 13.1
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2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Morganite, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Buzzanca South Sea Pearl Pink Blue Sapphire White Diamond Bird Pendent Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
a beautiful drop/heart shaped Australian Pearl measuring 14mm. The spinning centre hook is set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Samira 13 Ritualized Quartz 18k Diamond Spider Jade Heart Knotted Opal Necklace
By SAMIRA 13
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Quartz oval pendant surrounded by 18K yellow gold. 18K yellow gold spider with white and yellow diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Jade, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Envy Necklace with 12.3 Carats Red Faceted Opaque Diamonds
By Djoya
Located in Hong Kong, HK
mind & the heart & how the heart triumphs. Material: 18K gold Red faceted opaque diamonds: 2 pieces
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Samira 13 Rainbow Sapphire Bezel Bone Heart 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain Necklace
By SAMIRA 13
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bone heart pendant with bezel set rainbow sapphires on rose gold chain with white diamonds. 18K
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Early-Victorian bi-colour gold-backed pendant from 1830 embodies a treasure of symbols through
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...

Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, DE
gold and platinum with the articulated white natural pearl at the bottom is very fine. The size of this
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Enamel Natural Pearl Silver Gold Heart Pendant/Brooch
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian heart pendant/brooch, comprising a central rose cut diamond and natural pearl double
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian Inspired Ruby and Diamond Heart Shape Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
white gold filigree and diamond heart shape pendant stationed at the center of an elegant 14-strand
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Contemporary 18 Karat Gold Pearl Pendant with Diamond and Tsavorite Necklace
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Behold the grandeur of this massive pearl pendant and white gold chain -- a true marvel of artistry
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, Pearl, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, ...

Contemporary 18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearl, Real Orchid and Diamond Brooch Pendant
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
cultured pearl, upon which a lively rose gold frog, with white diamonds for eyes, has lept. The orchid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

MINH LUONG Lotus Pearl Diamonds and Lavender Sapphires White Gold Single Earring
Located in Chêne-Bourg, CH
sapphires or spinels and white diamonds. The puffed heart pendant is removable and reversible. For a more
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl,...

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Freshwater Pearl and Diamond (GVS) Chain and Pendant
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
with white diamonds (G VS), loops beautifully atop the pearl and harmoniously links the pendant with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold and F/G VVS Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
into 18-karat white gold and is finished with a 26-carat Australian pearl pendant. The necklace is 42
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Crowned Hearts Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
The Turquoise Hearts with a surround of 30 Rose Diamonds and above, a Pearl and Rose Diamond Crown
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Antique 1860s British Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
. On each earring, a large pearl serves as the canvas for a whimsical image. White and cognac diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, ...

Contemporary 18 Karat Gold Real Orchid Diamond Sapphire Australian Pearl Collar
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
sapphires, a very large and beautifully shaped pearl, and white diamonds. The pendant is set in 18-karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

MINH LUONG Eternal Knot Tahiti Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamonds Gold Single Earring
Located in Chêne-Bourg, CH
Back Clasp (18k grey gold): ∅ 7.0 mm x 8.8 mm (h) Heart pendant: 14.3 mm (l) x 16.8 mm (w) x 8.9 mm (h
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

PINK OPAL Diamond White Gold Earrings with Cuff
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat White Gold Earrings with Diamond, Pink Opal and a Pink Opal Cuff Chained. Earrings can be
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Dragonfly Sapphire and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
the necklace is set discreetly to the side of the pendant: 18-karat rose and white gold, it is set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavo...

MINH LUONG Eternal Knot Peacock Pearl Emerald Black Spinels Gold Single Earring
Located in Chêne-Bourg, CH
sugarloaf emerald. The puffed heart pendant is removable and reversible. For a more discreet yet edgy look
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Spinel, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blac...

Contemporary 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond (F/G VVS) Drop Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
with our Sapphire Dragonfly Pendant on Large Freshwater Pearl Necklace in 18K White Gold, included in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

“Aura” a Chakras-Inspired 18 Karat Rose Gold, Diamonds and Gems Thread Bracelet
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
A 18K rose gold, colored stones and diamonds thin bracelet, to remain elegantly connected with your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Retro 1950s Lover Bird Brooch, 3.03 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Classic, retro 1950s brooch featuring two lover-birds encapsulated by a heart of baguette-cut white
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Paul Amey Caviar 18K and Diamond Caviar "Dragon Spoon" Hand Crafted by Artisan
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
“Dragon” wrapped down the stem and features a 26pt heart shaped natural pink Argyle type diamond in his
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2010s Australian Artisan Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow 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

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

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

Heart-Shaped Edwardian Pearl Ruby Diamond Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver over yellow gold pendant decorated with twenty-seven rubies, thirty-four diamonds and seven
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Silver, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pasquale Bruni Mother of Pearl and Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Fairfield, CT
Pasquale Bruni Mother of Pearl and Diamond Puffy Heart Pendant in 18K White Gold This Pasquale
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond, Emerald, Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
heart pendant is fine quality with an impressive emerald, seed pearls and diamonds, displaying a fine
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

Golden Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in London, England
A fabulous golden cultured pearl and diamond pendant necklace set in 18k yellow and white gold
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl Enamel 18K Gold Antique Foliate Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearl beads With an additional baroque pearl drop measuring 4.5 x 5.5 mm White body color with strong
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

43.24ct Extra Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
pendant are five round brilliant cut diamonds, meticulously set on the 18K white gold bail. With a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Charm Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Accented by 2.5 to 3.7 mm near-round pearls mounted throughout Cream to white in body color with
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Octopus Black Diamond White 18kt Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant/Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Octopus Black Diamond White 18K Gold Pearl Pendant/Necklace and Charm The octopus is a symbol of
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Black Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Whispering baroque pearl pendant with 0.03ct white diamonds and a 12mm x 14mm baroque
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

【Conchéa】Empress Crest Conch Pearl Diamond Pendant — 9.32ct
Located in New York, NY
Material Conch Pearl, 18k White Gold, and Natural Diamond Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Natural Oval Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Victorian Pearl Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Twisted rope chain suspends a delicate pendant accented by fine gold beading and heart motifs Set
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Riker Brothers Victorian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a puffed heart form centering a round cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.20 carat
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Loree Rodkin Diamond Pearl Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Loree Rodkin
Located in Southampton, PA
well as numerous multicolored gems while a tender pearl is placed at the heart of the design. Pendant
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 1.05 Carat Emerald 1.04 Carat Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.05 carat emerald and 1.04 carat diamond, 9k yellow gold and silver set pendant
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Vintage 1910s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace Enhancer
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 5 Carat Heart shape Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace Enhancer This
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Two-toned Gold, Diamond "Gift Box" w/ Unset Amethyst Heart Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k gold gift box pendant was crafted in Italy and holds a hidden surprise inside
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, ...

【Crown Radiance】Celeste Ribbon Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, and Akoya Pearls Dimensions Pendant Height Approx. 2.2 x 3.2cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 13mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Molina Italy Diamond Pave Open Heart 18 Karat Gold Enhancer Pendant and Chain
By Molina
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully proportioned, 18 karat yellow gold open heart enhancer pendant with opening bale
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a pendant centering a mixed heart cut aquamarine weighing approximately 7.50 carats
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Darling Phantom Gemini: Black Brown Diamond Two-Faced Ghost Pearl 18K Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost with two distinct personas
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold...

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White Gold Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact white gold pearl diamond heart pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 13 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect white gold pearl diamond heart 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 white gold pearl diamond heart pendant from Ella Gafter, J DAUPHIN and E. Wolfe Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our white gold pearl diamond heart pendant for sale are for women, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant?

The price for a white gold pearl diamond heart pendant starts at $800 and tops out at $28,800 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,850.

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

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