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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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Gold 0.24 Ct Diamond Aries Zodiac bracelet with Ruby Emerald, sapphire stone
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
14 pieces of 0.24 ct diamonds set in Pave settings with the gemstone with bezel setting can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

14K Gold 0.24 Ct Diamond Aries Zodiac bracelet with Ruby Emerald, sapphire stone
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
14 pieces of 0.24 ct diamonds set in Pave settings with the gemstone with bezel setting can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross- haired bezel in Platinum/or White
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
. Bezel set lab made Blue Sapphire of old European diamond cut : Ø 3.5 mm / ca.0.5 ct , color is medium
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold

Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
9.35 mm x 3.15mm deep with bezel set eight cut Diamond stone (natural) Ø 3 x 1.6 mm deep / ca. 0.1 ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1959 Nordic Drop Dangle Earrings Diamonds Pearls 18K Gold Platinum / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of well crafted dangles with parts in 18K Orange Gold and Platinum with bezel set Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
. 1960s -1970s. Two bezel set oval cut natural rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 03 ct each, both
Category

Vintage 1960s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Located in SE
: largest is bezel set old European oval cut Diamond Ø 3.5 mm x 3 mm x 2.66 mm deep / ca.0.25ct + 8 minor
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1948 Halo Ring natural 2ct Rubellite 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K GoldSilver Ø8US /5.35gr
Located in SE
visible under magnification. Eight rose-cut Diamonds in Silver clusters ca. Ø 3 mm / 0, 1 ct each / ca
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
Rubies, 13 natural Emeralds and 15 natural Diamonds, both bezel and pave set. Roll-over safety clasp
Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Ring with open - work crown with top part in Silver set with bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
. The Crown is 17 mm x 13 mm x 3 mm deep. Natural Emerald of oval diamond cut 5 mm x 4 mm x 3 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Located in SE
Ring. Hallmarked: 750 and Swedish customs marks. Three eight-cut Diamond set in Platinum bezels with
Category

Vintage 1960s European Empire Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
stones. Largest Diamond is a bit off Round cut Ø 4 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.3 ct and two stones on the
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
rose cut Diamonds set in Silver , 10K Rose and Green Gold. One Ruby is of old table cut 7 mm x 5 mm
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
Diamond Ø 3.5 mm / ca.0.2 ct /color G,H/SI in Silver bezel and old cut Ruby in Rose Gold bezel Ø 3 mm / ca
Category

Vintage 1920s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Swiss Blue Topaz, Amethyst and Citrine Sugarloaf Cabochon Earrings in 14k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
citrine "sugarloaf" cabochons bezel set in thick 14k yellow gold with brilliant diamonds. The diamonds add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Antique Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.31 gr
Located in SE
European Ring from early XX cent. with plain band end engraved bezel in solid 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

1910 Art Nouveau Ring natural 0.35ct Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS4.75/ 1.2gr
Located in SE
A Ring from Art Nouveau period decorated with a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Elegant vintage Finish Ring ca 1930s -1950s, plain band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold + bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Mid-Century 14k Gold Green Jade Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
device and bezel-set throughout with diamond shaped nephrite jade cabochons. Simply a wonderful Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

1956 Ring natural 3ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with bezel set natural Blue Chalcedony stone 10 mm x 8 mm x 3.8 mm deep / ca. 3 ct, of
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr
Located in SE
Envelope pattern on top of the crown decorated with a bezel set rose cut Garnet stone Ø 2 mm . It shuts
Category

Antique 1830s Swedish Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Gold / hallmarked 750 with bezel clusters holding Red Rubies (likely lab made) old diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
three securely bezel set with open backs. Hallmarked 18K , tested 18K Yellow Gold. Size Ø 5.5 US
Category

Vintage 1960s European Greek Revival Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Finish Dangle Earrings Smoky Quartz solid 14K Rose Gold /2.3gr
Located in SE
Size: Each earring is about 23 mm long suspended. Bezels measure : 13 mm x 10 mm x 4.5 mm deep. Each
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr
Located in SE
in 1916. The button of the lock mechanism with top in 18K Orange Gold bezel holding natural Blue
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold

1953 Ring Blue Turquoise solid 18K Gold Ø US 4.5 Wide band /3gr.
Located in SE
Wide band Neoclassical / Renaissance styled hand-made Ring in Yellow 18K Gold featuring three bezel
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Arts and Crafts Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

1921 Agnus Dei BAM Signet Ring Intaglio Carnelian solid 23K Gold Ø US10.25 /8.5g
Located in SE
Great Signet Ring with Coats of Arms of Christ Intaglio set in solid 23K Gold. Agnus Dei with the
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/3 carat round brilliant-cut diamond. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
link, with a sparkling old European Cut diamond bezel set at the center, and matching filigree back. An
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Turquoise Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
graduated ribbon of turquoise set within sapphire bezels. The necklace is completed by a concealed clasp
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

4.62 Carat Pear Shaped Grey Diamond Sapphire Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
bezel set diamonds. This unique necklace dances with an entourage of sparkling sapphires, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

3 Ant Lariat Necklace Yellow Gold Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
detail and adorned with 15 brilliant-cut round diamonds that are pave-set and 1 bezel-set diamond. The
Category

2010s North American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

3 Ant Lariat Necklace White Gold Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
detail and adorned with 15 brilliant-cut round diamonds that are pave-set and 1 bezel-set diamond. The
Category

2010s North American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3 Ant Lariat Necklace White Gold Black Rhodium Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
detail and adorned with 15 brilliant-cut round diamonds that are pave-set and 1 bezel-set diamond. The
Category

2010s North American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium

Diamond Scroll Tassel Necklace Earrings Art Deco Cocktail Set
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Round Brilliant cut Diamonds all ranking a D-F Color & VVS1-VS1 Clarity (2 Largest Bezel set Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Debra Navarro 3 Stone Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vertical Pendant Necklace
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
, and features three bezel set, natural colored diamonds (one cushion shape, one oval, and one round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco platinum diamond necklace with 3 emerald cut diamonds totaling 1ct, 2 bezel set triangle
26.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
bezel ribbon interspersed by diamond set bars, terminating in a concealed clasp with twin safeties
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

97.79 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested 14KT yellow gold ladies cast & assembled tanzanite and diamond necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

2.79 Carats Floral Motif Diamond Gold Necklace
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
full cut diamonds and 2 bezel set diamonds set into the chain having a total diamond weight of 2.79
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Alex Sepkus 18 Karat Diamond Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
links are bezel set in the intricate detailed mount with approx 6.8cts. of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

35.81 Carats Diamond Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
35.81 tw) with a hidden clasp and figure eight safety, bezel-set with a total of thirty (30) Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

20.29 Carat Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
bezel, completed by a hinged diamond set bail. The pendant is supported by an eighteen inch length one
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

22.32 Carat Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
diamond bezel, completed by a hinged diamond set bail. The pendant is supported by an eighteen inch length
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
two-tone diamond and fancy yellow diamond bezel set station chain measures 18 inches in length.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

30 Carat Diamonds-by-the-Yard Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
carats - are each bezel-set in platinum and alternate to form a 39-inch long (3 feet 3 inches) chain that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Sterling Silver White Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The necklace is comprised of hundreds of 18k yellow gold beads harmoniously paired with bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Penny Preville Ladies Diamond Necklace N1006G
By Penny Preville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Penny Preville Ladies Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 0.47 carat total weight with 3
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Lavaliere Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
accented with slender scissor-cut sapphires. The twenty-four-inch-long necklace is composed of 185 bezel
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

.88 Carat Natural Diamond Pendant with 14K Snake Necklace
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
diamond cutting to throw the light and an .88ct diamond pendant bezel set as it's focal point. The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Uneek Platinum 18KT Gold Necklace with White Diamonds Yellow Center
By Uneek
Located in Kirkwood, MO
-0.21ct kite shaped diamond set in 3 prongs and a bezel. It is VS Clarity and G Color. It is surrounded by
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond

18k White Gold 3 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant on Black Silk Cord
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
of Cross with Pave Set Round Diamond Bezel Each Terminus Has Single Prong Set Round Solitare Stone
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Oval Sky Blue Topaz Necklace with Baguette Diamonds and Diamond Chain
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Accents. Hangs from an 18-inch 18K Cable Chain with 2 Bezel-Set Diamond Stations, and 16-inch adjuster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k 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

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

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

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

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

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

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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.