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Multi-Gem Pearl Station Necklace in 18K White Gold with Diamond Accents 1.56ct
Located in New York, NY
, and subtle pinks—each set in intricate diamond-accented bezels. The design is elevated further with
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Carved Jade Platinum Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
paperclip chain with navette shaped stations. Centering bezel set old European cut diamonds weighing 0.25
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

Boucheron 1970 s Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Vintage Beaded Tassel Sautoir Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Set in gold inlay bezels and graduating in size Drop is accented by a fluted coral bead
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

21 Carats + Fancy Shape Diamond By the Yard Necklace in Platinum 36 inches
Located in La Jolla, CA
yard necklace features 41 Fancy shaped diamonds weighing a total of 21 carats approximately set in
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14.64 CTW Heart Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent bright green in color - prong set with halo surround of transitional cut diamonds Weighing
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Timeless Natural 4.29ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
blue sapphire set in bezel settings set in a chain making a stunning necklace to make you stand out of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Cut Emerald Dangling Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
0.5 Carat Round Cut Emerald Dangling Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18k White Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 step faceted cut baguette diamond, 0.10 carats, white colorless F/g
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Judith Ripka 2000 s Canary Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Drop Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shaped prongs With a fluted gold profile and pierced heart motif backing Bead and bezel set throughout
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

VR Jewels 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Charm Necklace Anniversary Present
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 Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

White Gold Quartz over Mother of Pearl Diamond Necklace 16" - 14k Pear Cab
Located in Greensboro, NC
Features: Bezel Set Stones Measurements Item 1: Attached Pendant Tall (from stationary bail): 21/32
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set and suspending from old European cut diamond station Bead and bezel set throughout geometric and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Star-Motif Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful earring and pendant set from the Edwardian (ca1900s) era! This stunning 3-piece set
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Necklace Diamonds Sri Lanka Sapphires No Heat 39.77 Cts
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphires are spaced across the front of the necklace and set in heavy gold bezels flanked by vertical rows
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Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Orange Sapphire Deco Style Halo Set 14K Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
are specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilliant cut center diamond, which is in a thin
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 5.4ctw Oval Ruby Diamond Section Flat Curb Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Red Color w
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1900s set Necklace Pendant natural 2ctw Ruby 2ctw Tourmaline Pearl Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Rare ca. 1900 -1920s Renaissance Revival Swedish Jewellery Set comprised of matching Necklace and a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate

1.81 Carat Round Diamond in 14K Tri-Color Gold Flower Wreath Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
. The chain also has a unique feature of 3 rose gold bezel set diamonds for that extra bit of sparkle.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Old Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant in 12 Gold Sterling + Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearls, all meticulously set from its hinged bale to its hinged diamond "tail." The enhancer bale is
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Antique Late 19th Century New Zealand Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...

Boulder Pear Opal Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold bezel frame, accented with three round bezel set deep green tourmalines and four round
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Double Halo Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
-work design. Suspended on 3 round diamonds, bezel set in 18 karat white gold. Attached to a 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Blue Sapphire Diamond Choker Necklace for Mother s Day in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
and diamond set in a chain making a stunning necklace to make you stand out of the crowd. This is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Evil Eye Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Evil Eye Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold GIA Emerald Cut Diamond and Trillion Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.02ct (exact - certified
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1990s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Akoya Pearl 24" Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
complemented by a bezel-set diamond in its center, adding a subtle sparkle that catches the eye and draws
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Drop Rock Crystal Necklace w/ Hand Engraved Cage Setting
Located in Venice, CA
- 1.7 mm. There are 7 1 mm diamonds in the bail, and the single bezel set diamond is 3 mm. In total
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1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Halo Set Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilliant cut center diamond, which is in a thin bezel with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Rainbow Colored Sapphire Halo Set Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
surround the excellent emerald cut center diamond, which is in a thin bezel with milgrain detail. 14K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Pave Set Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
approx. 0.70 carat central bezel set blue sapphire. The rest of the pendant’s top contains shimmering
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Red Pink Ruby Halo Set 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
surround the excellent round brilliant cut center diamond, which is in a thin bezel with mil-grain detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl, Rose-Cut Diamond Multi-Gem Station Necklace in 18K White Gold (32.5")
Located in New York, NY
pearls, rose-cut diamonds, and multicolored gemstones set in polished 18K white gold. Fourteen lustrous
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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Strand Diamonds by the Yard Chain Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
This three tier necklace features 9 bezel set diamonds, 3 on each chain. The first chain is 16
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sapphire Necklace 1ct 82.6g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
gold oval clasp is beautifully engraved and bezel-set with a 6mm round yellow/green sapphire, weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Torsade Style 15 Multi Strand Pearl 14k Gold Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
twisted together for a whole different look. Rectangular emerald cut bezel set smoky quartz (approx
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Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
bezel set (original) synthetic ruby surrounded by 10 claw set brilliant cut diamonds, all on an openwork
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

Vintage Natural Saltwater Conch Pearl Emerald Drop 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
emerald. Marquise cut diamond in a milgrain bezel setting. Item Details: Type: Pendant Necklace Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard, 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Happy Diamonds Heart Pendant
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
of a heart shaped pendant pave set with numerous round brilliant cut diamonds and five bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
improves mental strength. Designed with round cut emerald, sapphire and emerald with diamonds set around
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

10.36 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Drop Pendant Necklace
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
kind and its legendary origins. This necklace also bears 30 bezel set Blue Sapphires along the chain
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Late 20th Century Sri Lankan Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Fur Clip
Located in Narberth, PA
cut diamonds are held within bead-settings and the baguettes are bezel-set. The stones displays H/J
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Jade Flower Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely beautiful necklace set in 14K yellow gold with a bezel set jade nephrite that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Platinum Collier with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
measures 41 cm in length and features an oval-shaped pendant set in a bezel setting. At the center of the
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20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Syna Yellow Gold Swivel Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kygDiamonds 3 cts approx Ball and axis swivel mechanism Each diamond set in a bezel
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ball Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat Yellow Gold Diamonds 3cts approx Ball Pendant with diamond set in Each bezel
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
represents a necklace being worn by the woman. The diamond is held within a milgrained box setting, and the
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco 1930s 10K White Gold Filigree Green Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
green crystal set in a bezel style, surrounded by smaller diamonds. The necklace is made of 10k white
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, White Gold

Art Deco Vintage Onyx Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
plaque is set in an elongated octagon shaped openwork ray motif bezel embellished with numerous old
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

A long platinum art deco chain with diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
app. 1.46 ct) on each side, in between are bezel set brilliant-cut diamonds (total app. 1.71 ct
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Massive Large Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats of VS quality diamonds. The diamonds are baguette and princess cuts and are bezel set in a cross
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
carats of diamond is set in square bezel, surrounded by octagonal shaped onyx. A stunning piece to match
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalique Paris Le Baiser Love Kisses Gold Crystal and Diamond Large Pendant
By Lalique
Located in Chicago, IL
, Intaglio Carved frosted Crystal center with a bezel set .05 Carat Diamond and a 14k Yellow Gold twisted
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Gold Orly Marcel Lakshmi Pendant with Diamond Halo
Located in Venice, CA
by bezel set diamonds—an outline that appears almost floral. The medallion attaches to a bail that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Balestra Negligee Necklace natural 24ct. Blue Chalcedony 18K Gold 40cm
Located in SE
(Symbol) Composition : 3 Natural blue Chalcedony stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold bezels suspended from an
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Vintage 1960s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Signature 14K Gold Gothic Teardrop Diamond and Enamel Long Station Chain
Located in Venice, CA
two enameled gothic teardrops; in the middle is a bezel set 3 mm diamond. This chain is part of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

14k Gold Citrine Emerald Diamond Pearl Large Long Tassel Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Orange Color - 14mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frank Walter Lawrence Nouveau Diamond 14K Gold Antique Serpent Pendant Brooch
By Frank Walter Lawrence
Located in Philadelphia, PA
old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 3.25 carats M in color with VS2 clarity and set with a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape 9K Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
with a small bezel set diamond in the center. A fine piece jewelry you will cherish in your collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k 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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