18ct Gold Diamond Heart Pendant

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Stockert Cie

GIA Certified 2.00 Ct Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Pendant

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

An exquisite Heart Diamonds pendant in a romantic design, so elegant and refined style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of light and sophistication on your look. St...

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Heart Necklace With 1 ct. White & Black Diamonds

$7,771

18 kt. White Gold Heart Necklace With 1 ct. White & Black Diamonds

By Joël Glecer / Orologio

Located in Antwerp, BE

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

$4,782

0.90 Carat French Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace on 18ct White Gold Trace Chain

Located in Brighton, GB

Diamond Heart Necklace 18ct White Gold- French Stamped Circa 1990s Introducing a stunning vintage heart pendant necklace from the 1990s, a timeless piece that effortlessly combin...

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.00 Ct F/VS1 Heart & Round Toi Et Moi Diamonds Necklace 18K Gold

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By Nikabell fine Jewels

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

This elegant necklace features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of a 1.50 carat Heart Shape diamond paired with a 1.50 carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, gra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. Pink Gold Heart Shaped Necklace Set with 2.20 ct. Diamonds

$7,542

18 kt. Pink Gold Heart Shaped Necklace Set with 2.20 ct. Diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

Gorgeous 18 kt. Pink Gold Heart Shaped Necklace Set with 2.20 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds together 2.20 ct. Material: 18 kt. pink gold Measurements: 41 mm x 53.5...

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.31 Ct 18 Karat Gold Invisible Set Heart Necklace

$4,850

$10,468 / item

Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 7 Diamonds 0.09 ct H VS 28 x 32 mm

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, 7 diamonds, total 0.09 ct, H VS, Measurements app. 28.0 mm x 32.0 mm About the c...

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Zodiac Pendant Necklace 18k Gold 60 Diamonds 0.9 CT 76 Tsavorites 0.5 CT

$18,925

Leo Zodiac Pendant Necklace 18k Gold 60 Diamonds 0.9 CT 76 Tsavorites 0.5 CT

By Stockert & Cie

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Lion (leo) zodiac sign necklace pendant 18 ct yellow gold 0.92 ct diamonds 0.53 ct tsavorites: Sincerely generous, dignified and magnetic with a love of luxury and exclusivity in spl...

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Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s 18ct Gold 0.36ct Diamond Pendant Necklace

$2,869 / set

Vintage 1970s 18ct Gold 0.36ct Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Step back in time with our Vintage 1970s 18ct Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace, a stunning piece that encapsulates the bold spirit of the era.

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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18 kt yellow gold with orange big heart pendant, diamonds 0.60 ct.

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H 2.56 in W 2.17 in

18 kt yellow gold with orange big heart pendant, diamonds 0.60 ct.

Located in BARI, IT

Spectacular natural coral pendant in the shape of a big heart. It has been hand-engraved on both sides and mounted in yellow gold 18 kt. with diamonds, brilliant cut, 0.60 ct.

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18ct white gold diamonds by the mile necklace and puff pave heart pendant

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Extraordinary. Chain Attributes: Metal Colour: White Gold Metal: 18CT Length: 275mm Width: 2mm Weight: 9.1g Stone Attributes On Chain Stones: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18ct Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant and Necklace

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18ct Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant and Necklace

Located in Sydney, NSW

Heart cut Colombian (based on my opinion) Emerald and Diamond, crafted with eighteen karat yellow gold, featuring an elegant range of twenty-six, claw set, round brilliant cut diamon...

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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18ct White Gold 1.00ct Diamond Cross Pendant

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W 0.67 in L 1.19 in

18ct White Gold 1.00ct Diamond Cross Pendant

Located in Birmingham, GB

18ct White Gold 1.00ct Diamond Cross Pendant Elevate your jewellery collection with our stunning 18ct white gold cross pendant, adorned with an impressive total of 1.00 carat of dia...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

43.66 Ct Tanzanite Diamond 18 K White Gold Pendant Necklace

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W 0.76 in D 0.48 in L 0.81 in

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H 0.71 in W 0.36 in L 18.01 in

18ct White Gold 1.26ct Morganite & 0.30ct Diamond Pendant

Located in Birmingham, GB

18ct White Gold 1.26ct Morganite & 0.30ct Diamond Pendant This exquisite pear-shaped pendant exudes romance and luxury, crafted in 18ct white gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 k white gold necklace with central heart with brilliant cut diamonds ct.0.65

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H 0.75 in W 0.83 in D 0.04 in

The Rainbow Heart Warrior Amulet 18ct Fairmined Gold, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamonds.

Located in London, London

The Rainbow Heart Warrior Amulet is a domed gold 18ct Fairmined gold heart and five coloured diamonds, a ruby and a blue sapphire.

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2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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L 16.15 in

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Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 18 Carat White Gold Chain 1.20 Carat of Diamond

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A sweet Vintage necklace featuring a fabulous heart pendant lined with an array of stunning brilliant cut Diamonds set in solid 18ct White Gold.

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20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

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Black and White Diamond Pavé Knotted Heart Pendant on Faceted 18K Gold Chain

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Black and White Diamond Pavé Knotted Heart Pendant on Faceted 18K Gold Chain

Located in Bangkok, TH

Black and White Diamond Pavé Knotted Heart Pendant in 18K White Gold and Diamond Faceted 18K White Gold Chain Pendant Metal: 18K Gold, 21.79 g Black Diamond: 3.715 ct White Diamond:...

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2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

1.50 Carat Tw Heart Shape Diamond Cluster Pendant 18 Karat White Gold

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W 0.12 in L 16.74 in

Chopard Happy Floating Diamond Love Heart Pendant Necklace in 18 Carat Gold

By Chopard

Located in Malvern, Victoria

18ct yellow gold Chopard box link necklet featuring Love Heart pendant set with 39 brilliant diamonds to form the word 'LOVE'.

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White and Gold Edwardian Style Diamond Domed Heart Shaped Pendant

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W 1 in L 1.25 in

18 Karat White and Gold Edwardian Style Diamond Domed Heart Shaped Pendant

Located in Montreal, Quebec

18k White* gold and Yellow gold diamond hearth shape Edwardian style pendant with a dangling diamond set drop on an 18k white gold chain. (The back is in 18k yellow gold.) 93 round...

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Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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CJ Charles Rivière Fancy Yellow Diamond Heart Necklace

Located in La Jolla, CA

An exquisite 0.69 ct heart shaped fancy yellow center is complemented by pavé yellow diamonds set in 18 kt yellow gold. The fancy yellow heart diamond is mounted in a detailed platin...

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Victorian 10.50 Carat Heart Multi Opal 1.45 Carat Diamond Brooch Pendant

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L 17.5 in

1.40 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Pavé Heart Pendant with 14 Karat White Gold Chain

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous 18k White Gold Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Features 106 Round Cut Diamonds in Pavé Settings Total Diamond Weight = Approximately 1.4 ct Average Color = G - H Average Clarity ...

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Stephen Webster Thorn 18ct White Gold and '0.27ct' White Diamond Stem Necklace

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W 45 in L 12 in

Stephen Webster Thorn 18ct White Gold and '0.27ct' White Diamond Stem Necklace

By Stephen Webster

Located in London, GB

18ct white gold with white diamond pavé 0.27ct. Please enquire for your exclusive price if your delivery country is outside of the United Kingdom. Built on a foundation of 40 years...

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By Chopard

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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$4,525

A Victorian Gold Heart pendant with diamonds set in silver and enamel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$29,250

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Located in New York, NY

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3.00ct Diamond Gold Heart Pendant

$3,710

W 1.11 in L 1.26 in

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Located in New York, NY

This is an amazing 18k yellow gold heart pendant. The pendant is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 3.00ct. The color of these diamonds is F-G with VS cla...

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$1,211 / item

H 0.39 in W 0.43 in

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18ct Gold Diamond Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18ct gold 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, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 12 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18ct gold 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 20th 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 accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 18ct gold diamond heart pendant over the years, but those made by Sebastian Bernard, Carlo Barberis and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a 18ct gold diamond heart pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18ct Gold Diamond Heart Pendant?

On average, a 18ct gold diamond heart pendant at 1stDibs sells for $3,360, while they’re typically $679 on the low end and $30,000 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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.

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Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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