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Temple St Clair 18 Karat Gold Diamond Multistone "Mare" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gold touched here and there with bezel set diamonds, rainbow moonstones, blue sapphires, and rich green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Onyx Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polish. Centering three bezel set old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.70 carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

0.80 Carat Total Diamond Flower Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant cut diamonds are bezel set on each side in a station-style charm placed in even intervals, all on
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Ceylon Sapphires Diamonds Carat 16 Inch Yellow Gold Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
set diamonds weighing 0.18 carats, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace, a masterpiece of timeless elegance
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pendant Brooch Set Boy Girl Platinum
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
bezel set chocolate diamonds (.50 carat). The brooch measures 1-3/8" x 5/8". The girl weighs 5.4 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Filigree Platinum Pendant 1.09ct center
Located in Narberth, PA
the center of the pendant lies a gorgeous, bezel-set, old European Cut diamond. The diamond weighs
Category

20th Century Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Heart Pendant Necklace with Three Round Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
securely bezel-set within the heart pendant, add a touch of shimmer and opulence. These diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

22.05 Carats Total Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Station Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pattern throughout. In between each colored stone is a series of 3 bezel set natural diamonds, brightening
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Maxi Happy Diamond Extra Large 18 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in New York City, NY
Diamond" collection by Chopard. The pendant is designed as a heart with several moving bezel set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cross Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
features bezel set 3 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.08ct and 5 prong set blue sapphires. Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Baguette Pendant Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a Kind: Green Tourmaline Diamond Baguette Pendant is handcrafted in 18k gold. Classic bezel
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Twisted Curb Chain Necklace Emerald Cabochons Diamonds by Bucherer
By Bucherer
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18K yellow Gold Twisted Curb Chain Necklace with 3 Bezel-Set Oval Emerald Cabochons in a Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Ten Stone Gold and Platinum Cross Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the magnificent Tiffany & Co. ten stone diamond cross pendant necklace designed by Jean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Old Diamond Tsavorite Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Bezel Set - G to I Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.50ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Tsavorite Garnets
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum .33 Carat Diamond Link Chain Necklace VS Clarity, F-G Color
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Platinum, Diamond 17" Link Chain Fashionable, Diamond link chain consists of (27) bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Indian Mughal Court Jeweled Necklace 21Kt Gold 32.55 Cts Diamonds Emerald Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
with 3.99 ounces (124.5 gm) of gold. Bezel set, with 163 rough faceted natural diamonds with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Fleur De Lis Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
inches Weight: 6.06 grams Lady's TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold and 950 platinum diamond necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bulgari 1980 s Diamond Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medium reddish pink in color and measuring 8.0 x 10.0 mm each Bezel set with ridged surround and
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Carved Carnelian Heart and Diamond Crown Pin Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
Mine Cut diamonds are bezel set along the top points of the crown and three accent stones are set in
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Carnelian, Platinum

ADL Italy 14K Yellow Gold 1.25 Carat Emerald .45 Carat Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
you move. It has 5 Pear bezel set emeralds. They are 5. x 3 mm and has 20 brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floating Diamond and Pave Elephant Pendant with Ruby Eye in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
creature is a single bezel set ruby. At the center of the elephants body is a glass circle filled with 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Fabulous Boucheron Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, and Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Lucerne, CH
decorated with beautifully handcrafted elements in 18 karat yellow gold, bezel set with 3 oval shaped pink
Category

Late 20th Century French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Diamond and Ruby Starfish Pendant
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
pendant features a pave set bezel with round brilliant cut diamonds and 3 floating diamonds with a ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamond Bear Pendant
By Chopard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel set diamond Total diamond weight is approximately 0.25 carat with F/G color and VS clarity
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

2.75 Carat Natural Aqua Antique Art Deco Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco aqua pendant necklace. Bright blue natural Aqua set in a handmade Platinum bezel and frame
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Native American Large Cross Pendant Necklace, Sterling Silver Turquoise
Located in Greensboro, NC
irregular triangle, the bezel-set turquoise is framed by a chain of sterling silver. The ends of the four
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Chopard Happy Floating Diamonds White Gold Pendant
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
3 genuine floating round cut bezel set diamonds approx 0.17cttw, F-G color, VVS clarity floating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Deco 3.00 Carat Aquamarine 18K Yellow Gold Y-Drop Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
Aquamarine set in a platinum bezel. This shimmering necklace is like a fresh glass of water on a blistering
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Tiffany Keys Ornate Heart Key Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamonds. The center stones are bezel set. The round brilliant diamonds covering the key frame are prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Calibrated Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
settings. On the front, an applique-set floral motif is adorned with rose-cut diamonds. The bezel is formed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, tanzanite and diamond pendant. This pendant features a half bezel set, oval
Category

Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matinee-Length Diamond Quatrefoil Station Chain in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
centers. The diamonds are high-quality melee set in open-backed bezels. Each stone is brilliant cut and
Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Ancient Owl Pendant 22kt Gold w/Diamond (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
in a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail and diamond accent. The obverse, or front side of this
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

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
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Large Carved Onyx and Diamond Locket with Silk Sautoir 2.00 Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely magnificent onyx and diamond locket/pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Unveil the enchanting Darling Phantom: a whimsical marvel featuring a Black Diamond accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Byzantine 8-11th Century Large Bronze Reliquery Cross Diamonds Silver 18K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
century is set in a Steven Battelle designed sterling silver bezel with 18K gold wire and large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Bronze

14 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Cross with a Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue topaz weighing 5.03cts., 25 round full cut diamonds weighing .53pts. and 3 round sapphires as
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1950 s Aquamarine Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Four Leaf Clover Charm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
transitional cut diamond bezel set in white gold center Weighing approximately 0.08 carat total - eye clean and
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant 20 Inch Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
, featuring a griffin leaping, is set in a Steven Battelle ancient inspired matte-finish textured bezel mount
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearls and Iolite Pendant
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weighing 3.67cts. and 20 round full cut "Blue"radiated diamonds weighing .50pts. and 3 round sapphires as
Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Iolite, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Native American CK Zuni Sterling Silver Multi Stone Inlay Pendant #16149
By Zuni
Located in Washington Depot, CT
stone design appear to be mother of pearl, turquoise, onyx and coral, bezel set in a diamond shaped
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian 1880s Sapphire Pearl Guilded Silver Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, studded with four pearls and decorated throughout by seventeen bezel-set natural unheated blue sapphires
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

14K Gold Edwardian Pearl and Sapphire Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
half-drilled and attached with a post from the back, while the sapphires are bezel set into gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.0ct Face Up Emerald Cut "Illusion" Pie-Cut Diamond Bezel Earrings 18k Platinum
Located in New York, NY
measurements are 8.75x7.01mm-HUGE! Magnificent jewel but yet very wearable. Diamonds set are in bezel with the
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Erté 2002 0.56 CTW Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Alphabet J Lady Brooch Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds-by-the-yard stations bezel set in white gold stations Pendant depicts a lady standing atop a white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

1934 Ring 3 stones 0.47 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.75 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three - stone Ring , band in solid 18k Yellow Gold with platinum bezels set with
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Emerald Earrings 18k Gold 11.8 mm Certified $3, 950 011912
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Quality: AA No. of Pearls: 2 Pearl Measurements: 11.75 - 11.80 mm 18 Bezel Set Round Emeralds: 0.60 CTW
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Paris 1970 Teddy-Bear Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds Sapphires
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
trombone security lock. This brooch can be also worn as a pendant in a chain or a necklace. Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yel...

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 5.25 /2.4 gr
Located in SE
set with old diamond cut natural blue Sapphire in cross-haired bezel accented with pave set 12 rose
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Ruby 0.3ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25 /3.1 gr
Located in SE
color 6 x 4.5 mm / ca. 0.75 ct set in Yellow Gold bezel. Two old European cut Diamonds Ø 3 mm x 2mm
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring 0.3 ct Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø8US/ 1.76 gr
Located in SE
of the crown on 14K Greenish Yellow Gold band. Bezel set old diamond cut Diamond Ø 4 mm / 0.25 ct
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique European Ring 0.25ct Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 5US /1.3 gr
Located in SE
shoulders. Old European cut Diamond in White Gold bezel measures Ø 4 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 0.25 ct. Color
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

1943 Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.28ctw Diamond 18K Gold Ø US 5.75/ 2.85 gr
Located in SE
cut natural Diamonds Ø 3 mm deep / ca. 0.15 ct. each with closed backs. Color is white ca. F,G Size
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring natural 1.5ct Bi-color Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K/18K Gold
Located in SE
solid 14K Gold. Crown with settings measures 11.7 mm x 10.7 mm x 5 mm deep. All stones bezel set with
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Constellation Multi-Color Gemstone Post Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
Multi- stone post earrings, each one bezel set with twelve round, colorful gemstones and 3 diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourm...

1859 Nordic Signet Ring Red Onyx solid 20K Gold Ø US5 / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with plain band adorned with bezel set polished plate of natural Red Onyx stone 9 mm x
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Antique 1850s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 22k 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

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