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Roberto Coin Appassionata 18k Rose Gold Woven Wide Collar Necklace Diamond Clasp
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

24.27 Ct. Green Tourmaline and Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold Bezel Drop Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
golden yellow sapphire trillion! Both gems have been bezel set in 18k yellow gold to highlight their
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow G...

La Triomphe 8.75 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Circle Collar Necklace
By La Triomphe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamond. Bezel set and weighing approximately 8.75 carats total. G/H color with VS to SI clarity
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Temple St. Clair Multi-Gem Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by flush set and bezel set diamonds weighing approximately 0.64 carat total, G/H color and VS to
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Gol...

Cartier George L enfant Necklace 18Kt Gold 10.42 Cts of Burmese Rubies Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
for extra safety. Rubies: Bezel set, with three (3) oval shaped cabochon cuts; (one of 6 x 8 x 4 mm
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1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lalaounis Lapis Diamond Gold Pendant
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Byzantine effect upon the polished surface of the cool and lush, bezel-set lapis lazuli, centering a
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Vintage 1970s Greek Modern Necklace Enhancers

Art Deco Camphor Glass Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set oval camphor glass drop featuring a radiating frosted burst motif Accented
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Lapis White Gold Romance a Paris Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring bezel set lapis, turquoise, rock crystal topped mother-of-pearl, and a round brilliant
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Exceptional Early Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
particularly large in size, is encrusted with bezel and prong set old Rose Cut diamonds, which vary in size and
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Erte 1980 s Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Aphrodite Brooch Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 45.0 mm round onyx tablet bezel set with a highly rendered overlay Opaque glossy black - gold
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Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Baby Blue Topaz Diamond Layered Drop Necklace. 18k White Gold.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
necklace is 16 inches long can be adjusted to 15.5 inches. There is one bezel set diamond on top of the
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2010s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. 1.00 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Station Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cable chain featuring fived bezel set round brilliant cut diamond stations Weighing
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1990s Link Necklaces

Cartier Late 20th Century Diamond and Gold "Nouvelle Vague Collection" Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier. The necklace, composed of 10 beaded draped strands, has 15 round-cut bezel set diamonds with an
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Antique Early 1900s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Peridot Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Swagged Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and fringe in yellow gold milgrain bezels With a platinum-topped circular motif bead set with rose cut
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.40 CTW Diamond Ruby Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Bouquet Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - quality consistent with cut and age Diamonds are all bead and bezel set in platinum-topped gold
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.10 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14K Gold Antique Lavalier Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-shaped links engraved with scroll motif Centering an old mine cut diamond prong set with a hexagonal
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Color Gemstones Yellow Gold Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
yellow gold bezel set. Contemporary handcrafted design accented with round brilliant cut diamonds, set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot,...

Tiffany Co. Diamond Pearl Platinum Voile Three Strand Station Collar Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stations. With bead and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 1.10 carats total. G
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
each of the dragon's eyes. All of the stones are bezel set above the surface, contrasting beautifully
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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Gold and Multi Stone Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
are connected with flexible joints. Each of the graduating links hosts two bezel-set colored stones
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Romance a Paris Collection Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
umbrella. Accented with Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl and Diamond rainfall. All stones are bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Andre Vassort Heart Amethyst Necklace
By Andre Vassort
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rondel that has staged around it channel set diamonds. The amethyst of a great color is bezel set in a
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Solid Gold Ruby Diamond MOP Pearl 5 Strand Heart Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 9.24ct Exact 3 Natural Genuine Rubies - Pear Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - 9.4x5.3mm, 8.5x5.5mm
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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Iconic Chanel crystal chicklet necklace 1981
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous "diamond" crystal chicklet necklace from Chanel 1981...Pair this with pearls or chains for
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Vintage 1980s Rope Necklaces

Modern Aquamarine and Keishi Pearl Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Aquamarine and Keishi Pearl Necklace. The necklace features 3 unique fancy-shape milky
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterlin...

Tiffany Co. Contemporary 0.95 Carat Sapphire Platinum Star Drop Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, transparent and medium-light pink in color Suspended from a bezel set round brilliant cut diamond weighing
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Arts Crafts 18K Gold Flower Carved Turquoise Crystal Dangle Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
10x10.3mm each (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Illusion Pave Set - G/H Color - SI2
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch Pendant Jade Black Onyx Seed Pearl Necklace
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
made of platinum. It’s centered by the diamond-set bezel dial, further framed by carved jade. The
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
bail set with an ornamented column of 3 rose cut diamonds holding a suspended bezel set antique
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
diamond is set in a delicate bezel atop a petite floral motif, adding a touch of feminine charm and
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart On Chain
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Bezel set in encased crystal Heart suspended with 3 graduated Diamonds. Chain & Heart - 18kt & signed
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 2.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set throughout by round brilliant and transitional cut diamonds; bead and bezel set Weighing in total
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold Diamond Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in Cape May, NJ
gemstones. The piece measures 1" long without the bezel and .55" wide and weighs a total of 3 grams.
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1700s Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds. The diamonds are set in rubover settings. The smaller diamonds of the rosettes are set in silver
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Antique Early 1700s Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Lorgnette Eyeglass Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS2 clarity. Bezel set atop inlaid onyx slab - opaque glossy black with linear platinum
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Platinum Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
0.86 ct, H color, VS1 clarity) set in a milgrain bezel hanging inside an openwork frame embellished
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

1890s Seed Pearl and 0.90 Carat Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a bezel set pear cut amethyst and two seed pearls to the petal design upper terminal. The anterior
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

TUTTI FRUTTI 1950 Art-Deco Pendant Brooch In Platinum Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
techniques and set in French platinum and diamond mountings. The style became extremely popular during the
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 6.38ct Diamond Pendant
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
backdrop for this piece, which measures 3” long and .75” wide. It features a cascade of chic bezel-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
set in an 18k gold mounting which has 0.43 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set around it
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Victorian Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Gold Celtic Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish Cross and bale bezel set throughout by round cut peridot, varying in size, transparent and very
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Unisex Victorian Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Gold Celtic Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish Cross and bale bezel set throughout by round cut peridot, varying in size, transparent and very
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

SeidenGang Vintage Diamond Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pegasus Classic
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a bead set round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.06 carat total - eye clean and bright. Featuring a
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard LOVE Happy Diamond Square Pendant 18k White Gold 16.75" Chain
By Chopard
Located in Northbrook, IL
design, adorned with round white diamonds, adding a touch of elegance. A happy diamond set in a bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vhernier Balloon Brooch/Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
composed by a bezel-set, balloon-shaped purple quartz tied to a gold string set with diamonds totaling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Diamond Drop Pendant, 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant .54 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
ensembles! Featuring a sleek, modern silhouette, this piece showcases two bezel-set diamonds displayed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Antique Portrait Mirror Locket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- exhibiting some loss. Featuring a raised gold floral motif with bezel set rubies - transparent medium
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Enameled and Hand Painted "Prisoner of Love" Cherub Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
release. The lovely image is painted on ceramic with an enameled overlay and is bezel set on the front
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Messika Move 10th Anniversary 18k Gold 1.10tw Pave Diamonds Large Charm Pendant
By Messika
Located in Montclair, NJ
. This beautiful design features a numerous pave set diamonds around the frame, the open center have 3
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 5.46 CTW Pink Sapphire Diamond Amethyst 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds Accented by bezel set diamond stations along chain and on surmount Weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
star motif. The bezel is set with 3 rose-cut diamonds. Diameter of the 4 main pearls : 2.5/3 mm
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Edwardian 9.64 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Heart Shaped Black Opal Antique Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motifs Featuring a heart-shaped opal cabochon weighing approximately 6.42 carats - bezel set Black in
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Amethyst and Diamond Pendant with 14k Yellow Gold Rhodium Omega Chain Vintage
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
) large bezel set oval cut natural amethyst stone and topped with eighteen (18) round single cut diamonds
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Art Deco 2.07 Carats Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Geometric Station Neckl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carats - quality is consistent with age With an old European cut and pear cut diamond - bezel set in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 5.45 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Clover Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set throughout with old European and old mine cut diamonds With a prong set halo surround of old
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.50ct "Daisy Chain" Diamond Long Drop 18K Gold Pendant on Honey Citrine Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
round brilliants and each is set in an open-backed, white gold prong bezel. Eytan rates the diamonds G
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
with mixed 52 old European rose cut diamonds, 0.78 carats, G color, VS/SI clarity. Rubies: Bezel set
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...

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Bezel 3 Set Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bezel 3 set diamond 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. You can easily find a 840 antique edition and 639 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect bezel 3 set diamond necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing bezel 3 set diamond necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but JeweLyrie, Tiffany Co. and Chopard each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A bezel 3 set diamond necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 1045, is particularly popular. 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 oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our bezel 3 set diamond necklace for sale are for women, but there are 410 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Bezel 3 Set Diamond Necklace?

Prices for a bezel 3 set diamond necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $495,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,971.

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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This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems

If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.

A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

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.