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Victorian 14k Guilloche Enamel Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
center of the locket also features a single bezel-set .20ct old European cut diamond, which displays H/I
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roberto Coin Diamond Tennis Necklace In 18k white Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
long chain design, 3-prong set with 197 round brilliant cut diamonds with total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K Gold Art Deco
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
measuures 19mm x 10mm and it is in excellent condition. The bezel set .12 carat Old mine diamond is very
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary diamond drop pendant necklace set in 14k yellow gold. The pendant is
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2010s Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace in White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary diamond drop pendant necklace set in 14k white gold. The pendant is
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2010s Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Chatila Geneva Elegant Diamond 18k Gold Dress Necklace
By Chatila
Located in New York, NY
diamonds bezel-set in 18k yellow gold. The center marquise-cut diamond weighs an estimated 0.75 carats, the
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Early 2000s Swiss More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14K Gold Hamsa (Hand of Fatima) Sapphire Pendant 3-Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
textured inner heart with a bright blue bezel-set sapphire. We don't know much about the pendant; it came
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...

Solid Yellow Gold Diamond 3 Natural High Karat Nuggets Design Bar Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Old Single Cut - Bezel Set - Nice
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Cttw Diamond Station Necklace
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This timeless diamonds by the yard / station necklace with rectangular links pave' set with 3 round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA Certified Near Flawless Diamond Trilogy Necklace
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Add to your legacy with this vintage trinity diamond necklace. The trio of flawless-near flawless
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin 18K White Gold Diamond Circles Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Roberto Coin 18k White Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace Experience the artistry of Italian
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

16.79 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful added dimension. The citrine is set in an exquisite, handmade 18k yellow bezel and is framed by a
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Go...

Solid White Gold 1.3ctw Diamond Sapphire 3 Leaf Flower Charm Slide Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.10ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
cut ruby set in bezel settings dangling down the chain making a delicate fringe necklace to make you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

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

Seidengang .15 Carat Diamond Leo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold, this pendant features A roarig Lion and star. Accented with 3 diamonds set at bottom of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Heart Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Newton, MA
diamonds with an estimated total weight of .15ctw. The center of the pendant showcases 3 bezel set round
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20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Belle Epoque 1.81 CTW Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
50 diamonds, the largest being 5mm and 1/2 carat. There are 5 large bezel set Old European Cut
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Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14k GIA Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite yellow sapphire and diamond pendant necklace from the Edwardian (ca1900s) era! This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Six Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Six integrated bezel set round full cut .015 carat H/SI diamond stations .09 carats TW, create
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2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
channel-set rubies rest in an elegant looping design, and a bezel-set diamond and lustrous natural pearl
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver .03ct Single Diamond Necklace #22454
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany's iconic Diamonds By The Yard line, this 16 3/4" long necklace features a thin delicate chain with 1
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20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Diamond Golden Fish Necklace Pendant 14K Gold 2.44 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
is studded with 68 natural fiery diamonds. The bezel set diamond for the eye is .10 carat. The grand
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hand Carved Opal Diamond Gold Winged Cherub Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
single bezel set diamond provides the perfect accent at one side of the chain. This spectacular and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin 2000 s Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamonds By The Inch Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat - eye clean and bright Bezel set diamonds-by-the-inch style Accented by a bezel set 1.5 mm round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1.74ct pear shaped blue sapphire accented by a round brilliant cut bezel set diamond. The bezel is also
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz and Diamond Accent Textured Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
clarity are bezel-set, their natural origins ensuring each stone's unique testament to the earth’s artful
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Diamond Grey MOP LE Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
collection features a gray mother-of-pearl lucky clover pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 4.98 CTW No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif and centering an articulating drop Featuring a bezel set mixed-cut calf's head shaped sapphire
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.14ct Oval Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning dangling bezel set oval diamond pendant necklace with diamonds by the yard chain. By
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 1.30ct Diamond by the Yard Necklace for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
This stylish necklace for her features stations of sparkling bezel-set round diamonds along a 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.30ct Diamond by The Yard Necklace for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
This stylish necklace for her features stations of sparkling bezel-set round diamonds along a 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold 1.03 Cttw Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
with 9 diamonds = 1.03 Cttw estimate (VS2-SI2, H-I) bezel set in 3 white gold stations for a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Platinum Interchangeable Enamel, Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, an elegant, curved, kite-shape is resplendent with diamond set leaves, and bezel set diamonds, and a
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Cellini 18 Karat Gold Diamond 13.38 Carat Multicolored Sapphire Drop Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
from the center. Each sapphire is set in a Diamond bezel setting, as well as Diamond links throughout
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2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

Amethyst, Citrine, Prasiolite and Topaz Cabochon Necklace with Diamonds 18K Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds set between the bezels. Luxurious, versatile and fun, this necklace will make an eye-catching
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 1...

Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald Sapphire 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A glamorous Art Deco inspired target cluster pendant necklace bezel set with stunning a brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sarah Graham Manzanita Cobalt Chrome 18k Gold Diamond Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Sarah Graham
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.08ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 17" 3 Pearl Strand W/ 18k Gold Red Stones Diamond Clasp Center Piece
Located in Montclair, NJ
Green Overtone - Fine Luster - 6.2-6.5mm each (approx.) (1) Red Stone - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Platinum Black Stone w/ Diamond Elongated Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 3.5x1.4mm to 4.1x1.5mm (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Bezel Set
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

16mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant with Double Strand Pearl Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pave set with sparkling white diamonds and topped with a bezel-set single round brilliant diamond. A
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
graduated diamonds set in miligrain beaded platinum bezels against a backdrop of polished black onyx. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

KREMENTZ Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Diamond, Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
enameling, and a small old mine cut diamond, which is bead-set and surrounded by a box frame. The diamond
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Star Station Diamond Necklace 1/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three (3) Star-shaped diamond pendants evenly stationed between six
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Star Station Diamond Necklace 1/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three (3) Star-shaped diamond pendants evenly stationed between six
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Station Diamond Necklace 1/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three (3) Star-shaped diamond pendants evenly stationed between six
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified 1.23 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
This EGL certified round brilliant cut 1.23ct diamond is in a bezel set 18k white gold setting. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Sepkus "Night Moth" Pendant Necklace with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
with 4 brilliant white diamonds and 3 blue sapphires. Hand-hammered 18 karat oxidized yellow gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.33 Carat White Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
bezel-set diamonds with a total weight of 0.33 carats, a color profile of G-H and a clarity of SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Marcus Co. Art Deco Diamond 20K Gold Antique Foliate Pendant Station Necklace
By Marcus Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
row of old European cut diamonds bezel set as surmount Weighing approximately 0.55 carat total - with
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Custom Designed Cognac Fancy Dark Orangey Brown Cushion Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Accent Diamonds: 3 Round Brilliant Cuts & 2 Pear Shaped ForeverMark Diamonds Bezel Set. 0.85 tcw Color
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Amethyst Pearl 14K Gold Antique Swagged Calla Lily Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. set with a single old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.06 carat - eye clean and bright
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
strong iridescence Suspending an old European cut diamond bezel set on and articulating bar Weighing
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Teardrop Blue Sapphires Halo Diamond Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
framed by black diamonds. -Accented with bezel-set black stones along the chain. -Made to order with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the diamonds by the yard design, where bezel set diamonds are spaced along a delicate link chain. This
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Twinkling 4.12 Carat Ruby Diamond Necklace 18kt Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with baguette cut rubies. This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Bulgari 1972 Coral Lapis Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Stars Stripes Heart Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and 1.5 x 3.0 mm Opaque light to medium orangey red in color - all bezel set With round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1970s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace in 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Yellow Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
karat white gold chains, paved with 12 bezel set diamonds for a weight of 0.26 carat. Lobster clasp. The
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Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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