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18 Karat White Gold Cross with Diamonds and 17.43 Carat Multicolored Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
set with Diamonds. The cross and it's Diamond bale measure 3". The bale opens allowing you to wear the
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

1.48 Carat Rainbow Moonstone and Diamond Pendant in 18k White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a gorgeous rainbow moonstone and sparking natural diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Whit...

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.52ct Diamonds by the Yard 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite round & emerald cut diamonds by the yard necklace, with dangling diamonds. By Alexander
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Amethyst Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Antique Swan Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
loss Accented by prong set old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.06 carat total - eye
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

4mm Round Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A glamorous pair of Art Deco-inspired target pendant bezel set with a round brilliant cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Gold GIA Large Oval Purple Lavender Burma A Jade Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
for Complete Info ** (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Target 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A glamorous pair of Art Deco-inspired target pendant bezel set with a round brilliant cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Antique Style Filigree Medallion Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Stunning Antique inspired diamond and sapphire drop pendant. Bezel set in the center is an old cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 7.50 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14K Gold Silver Antique Bow Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 7.10 carats - transparent light blue Bezel set with foliate motif cup - bead set throughout with
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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

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18k Gold

Boucheron Victorian Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-lis, and center radial burst appliqué Centering an old European cut diamond bezel set in yellow gold
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, En...

Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
panes of glass perfectly bezel set into heart-shaped frames. The tiny clasp that allows the locket to
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Platinum 1.56ctw Diamond Bow Ribbon Round Pendant w/ 18" Curb Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.26ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Bezel Set - I
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Laura Munder 18K Gold Mandarin Garnet Diamond Pendant w/ Adjustable Rolo Chain
By Laura Munder
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Mandarin Garnet - Tumbled Cut - Prong & Wire Set - Vivid Orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plique-a-jour Diamond Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cherub Duck Pond Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pear-cut ruby bezel set as charm Accented by a bezel set round cut ruby eye Weighing 0.74 carat total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

SeidenGang Lemon Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Enhancer Pendant
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cushion cut lemon quartz measuring 14.0 x 18.0 mm Transparent medium greenish yellow in color - bezel set
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Parthenon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round cut ruby weighing approximately 0.08 carat Transparent medium red and bezel set as the sun With
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Garnet Starburst Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
deep red garnet stone is in unusually set in a high bezel and appears to float above the base of the
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Erté 1980 Diamond Onyx Pearl 14K Gold Silver Love s Enchantment Pendant Brooch
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mm round onyx tablet bezel set with a highly rendered overlay Opaque glossy black - overlay depicts
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Genuine Blue Topaz Diamond Vintage Style Pendant in Yellow Gold 9K
Located in Bangkok, TH
, beautifully bezel set to highlight its captivating depth and vibrant color. Accentuated with sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Gosh" Freeform Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamond Beryl Slice on Sapphire Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
...) By contrast, the diamond, bezel-set to float in the opening of Eytan's 18 karat gold shard, involves
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Translucent Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
color and amazing luster. The Jade is bezel set and measures approximately 16.50 mm x 13.30 mm x 4.64 mm
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
neatly bezel set in white gold showing absolutely incredible detail throughout, and is adorned with 3 old
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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

5.82 Carat Natural Drop Emerald Cocktail Pendant with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
bezel-set diamonds, creating fluid movement and luxurious charm with every glance. A perfect harmony of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Wh...

Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
bezel mount with 1.8mm VS1 diamond accent. The denarius was approximately the daily wage of a soldier
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The pendant features a oval-shaped sapphire gemstone in the center, set in a bezel setting. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Square Garnet and Diamond Vintage Style Pendant in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
curved gold is set with cascade small round diamonds to create a sparkling line above the square-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arts Crafts Period Large Scale 14k Gold Onyx and Diamond Pendant / Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bezel set Old Mine cut diamond sits at the very center, surrounded by a large rectangular polished black
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

2.5 Carat Pavé Diamond Frog Pendant in White Gold on Chrome Diopside Bead Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
clarity. The big, pleading emerald cabochon eyes are set in 18 karat yellow gold bezels. They're
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1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

5.00 Carats Total Diamond Flower Detail Drop Chandelier Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
off the piece, moving and reflecting the light beautifully. At the very center is a single bezel set
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Wh...

GIA certified 1.00 carat F VS2 emerald cut diamond East-West pendant
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Bezel Pendant Necklace - GIA certified Emerald 1.00ct, F VS2, set in a bezel setting, with 16 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Mother of Pearl Madonna Medallion
Located in Venice, CA
with lovely ivory tones. The centerpiece is bezel set in platinum with additional prongs holding it in
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
woman with 3 diamonds accenting her veil. Painting is protected with a white gold, bezel set crystal
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

Rare GIA Certified 50 Carat Greenish Blue Zircon Pendant In 18K and Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified brilliant cushion cut greenish blue zircon and diamond pendant necklace. The pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

John Hardy Silver Mother of Pearl and White Sapphire Naga Dog Tag Pendant
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By John Hardy. In sterling silver. Bezel-set with a large, faceted mother-of-pearl cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

14K Gold Christian Medallion "Cupid" and Black Onyx Medallion Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Setting Finish: Carved Gemstones: 3 Round cut natural white diamonds The medallion features an expressive
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Southwestern Silver, Turquoise and Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bevelled to the side and bezel set with a diamond shaped turquoise gemstone to its center. Strung on a
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20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earrings feature screwback
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earrings feature screwback
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earrings feature screwback
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earrings feature screwback
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earrings feature screwback
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Round Black Diamond Bezel Set Silver Solitaire Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earrings feature screwback
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

0.20 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Set Earrings G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.20 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 3.00 Cttw Round-Cut Black Diamond Bezel-Set Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
beautiful heat treated, color enhanced black diamonds in a bezel setting. The earrings feature screwback
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Cartier Diamond Charm Necklace and Charm Bracelet Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
heart, Swiss cross with a round diamond bezel set in the center, a diamond 3 leaf clover, and an
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Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50CT Diamond Emerald Platinum Antique Art Deco Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set on a 1920's Platinum Curb Chain Necklace with Two Bezel Set Round Old European Cut Diamonds. The
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.00 Carat Natural 3 Rows Diamond Bracelet G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bracelet 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, 6.5 grams, Bezel set 7
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
. Gold bezel set natural oval cut Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm x 3.5 mm deep / ca.0.6 ct Two larger old European cut
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Ruby Diamond Jewelry Set 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bezel-set, adding a smooth contrast to the textured gold and diamond rows around them. Tiny bezel-set
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Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Bird on A Tree" Baikalla Jewelry Signature Neck-piece Brooch Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
for the eyes of the bird. Seamless bezel set in 18k gold. This elegant neckpiece can also be fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

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

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Paper Clip Bracelet G SI 14K Yellow Gold 7
Located in New York, NY
, Not Enhanced in any way 1.50CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Bezel set, 1.9 grams 7 inches in length, 3
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2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Antique Style 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Bezel set, 11.20 grams 1/2 inch in width Size 7 3 Diamonds (center 0.30ct) R4664YDA18K ALL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond Paper Clip Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Bezel set, 1.3 grams 7 inches in length
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2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Paper Clip Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Not Enhanced in any way 1.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Bezel set, 1.9 grams 7 inches in length, 3/16
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2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

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Diamond, White 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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