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Tiffany Co Diamond Gold Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co 3 raw of gold & diamond choker necklace of open circles interlocking by diamonds set
Category

1990s American Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

11 Carats Diamonds Platinum Riviere Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
largest stone of 3/4 Carat. The Diamonds all grade at I to K in Color and SI in Clarity. Total necklace
Category

2010s Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s The 18K white gold necklace features a bezel-set emerald cut aquamarine of a cool blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Antique Onyx Cameo Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This superb Renaissance style antique diamond and seed pearl necklace features a black and white
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl

Edwardian Diamond and Natural Sapphire Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
and is adorned with a natural sapphire set within a delicate bezel frame. Single Cut diamonds further
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Platinum, Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant-Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, features a tanzanite set within a diamond bezel completed by a stylized diamond ribbon bail, supported by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
is bezel-set with nine old cut diamonds. The two principal stones are old European cut diamonds: 5.2
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Solitaire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Bezel set in a polished gold surround Suspending from a stylized gold cable chain necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Elsa Peretti 2000 s Diamond Platinum Diamonds-By-The-Yard Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat - eye clean and bright Bezel set diamonds-by-the-yard style Completed by spring clasp closure With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Multi-Color Diamond Platinum Riviere Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite and very unusual Edwardian multi-colored Riviera diamond necklace! Made of platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pla...

3.12 Carat Diamond White Gold Diamond by the Yard Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Round brilliant cut diamond by the yard bezel necklace. Set in 14k white gold, the bezels are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.00ct Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Cleopatra Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
5.00cttw, and is accented with 3 genuine round cut sapphires approx cttw, bezel set. This piece comes with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl White Diamond Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. Embellishing the pearl are 5 bezel set diamonds representing the inhabitant of the "shell". Tiny
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 3 Ct Diamonds Heart Pendant 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a gorgeous 18kt Yellow Gold Heart Pendant. Bezel set with Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sterling-Topped Diamond Gold Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
sterling chain meets just above the pendant at a bezel set diamond, then separates to form the necklace
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl White Diamond Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. Embellishing the pearl are 5 bezel set diamonds representing the inhabitant of the "shell". Tiny gold beads
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Three Diamond Necklace, Past Present Future Round Diamond Drop Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
of almost 3/4 of a carat. The necklace has the diamonds half bezel and prong set with a simple yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl White Diamond Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. Embellishing the pearl are 5 bezel set diamonds representing the inhabitant of the "shell". Tiny gold beads
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian 2.70 Carats Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
greenish blue color Accented by bezel set old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.30
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Multi Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
3 Strands of 18K yellow gold bead link choker necklace with bezel set cabochon sapphires, emeralds
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Opal and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
stunning white opal has been bezel set into the center of the platinum pendant. During the restoration
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Italian Ancient Roman Coin, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
14 karat yellow gold, ancient Roman coin, ruby and diamond necklace, Italy, designed as a flat
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

An 18 Carat Gold Bulgari Necklace with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold necklace set with brilliant cut diamonds (app. 11 carat, F-G, Vs) bezel set
Category

Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Peretti 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Diamonds by The Yard Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic cable chain necklace in a Diamonds-by-the-Yard style with a lariat drop With bezel set
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Cartier 11.00 Carats Diamond Platinum Diamond by the Yard Long Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Classic Look from the House of Cartier. A trending "diamond by the yard" chain necklace is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Boucheron Deliah Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A spectacular vintage Boucheron diamond set Delilah necklace in 18k yellow gold from 2010. The
Category

2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Pasquale Bruni Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Pasquale Bruni amethyst and diamond pendant necklace set in 18k rose gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Octagonal Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color Bezel set in a polished white gold octagonal surround echoed by an octagonal diamond halo Round
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920 s Art Deco Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
luster With bezel set old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat - eye clean and white
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Fourtane Black Opal Pink and White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
twirl around 3 sets of 11 pink round brilliant cut diamonds set in rose gold, resembling grape clusters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Rose Gold, Yell...

Victorian 3.00 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
of graduated Rose Cut diamonds. The teardrop-shaped link is topped by a single bezel set Rose Cut
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian 18.87 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Floral Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS and SI clarity Suspended from a platinum cable chain with six round bezel stations set
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 1.75 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Laurel Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds weighing in total approximately 1.25 carats Centering an articulated and bezel set drop weighing
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, P...

Chopard White Gold Ruby Diamond Happy Diamond Icon Heart Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby, Pink Sapphire & Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond and 22KT Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 22KT yellow gold renaissance style necklace highlights 8 beautiful bezel set rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

H H Minimal 0.05 Carat Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
pendant features a lovely 0.05 carat round brilliant cut diamond at center bezel set (H/I). Simplicity and
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace #22366
Located in Washington Depot, CT
necklace features a sparkling round brilliant cut diamond in a sleek bezel setting. Set on a fine gold
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Quality and Classic Style Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
brilliant diamonds set into Pear Shaped white gold bezels in the front of the necklace to mimic the pear
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Mughal India Emerald Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
elaborate bezel, all indicate that the necklace belonged to a highly ranked person. The pendant is hanging
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum 0.60ctw Diamond Dangle Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G-I Color
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18k yellow gold necklace is lightweight and comfortable featuring apx. 1/3 of a carat bezel
Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Lace Choker Necklace with Diamonds and Pearls
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in width, with each link showcasing four bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

REBECCA KOVEN Yellow Gold, Silver and Colored Diamond Necklace
By Rebecca Koven
Located in New York, NY
, with two (2) oblong gold beads studded with numerous bezel set light brown brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This classic and timeless necklace in 18 karat white gold is bezel set with 31 oval cut aquamarines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kurt Gutman Three Row Panther Link Diamond Gold Platinum Necklace
By Kurt Gutman
Located in Stamford, CT
Kurt Gutman 3 row solid panther link necklace with hidden box catch and designer center set with a
Category

1990s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diamonds-by-the-yard style cable chain necklace features ten bezel set round brilliant cut diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K W/Gold 0.95 CTW
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is an authentic Chopard "Happy Diamonds Icons" Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace, set in high
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

2.46ct Estate Vintage Old European Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace Platinum
Located in New York, NY
set into bezel and prong settings; estimated total weight is 2.46ct; G-H color and VS clarity over all
Category

1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Spessartite Garnet Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Octagonal Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant necklace centers a 5.0 mm round cut spessartite garnet; bright orange in color Bezel set
Category

20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

Retro Coral Diamond Platinum Gold Drop Pendant Necklace Circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
swirled peachy-pink coloration Coral separated by a transitional cut diamond, bezel set and articulated
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Brassler Co. Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
from swagged figaro chain Each centers a bezel set oval cut turquoise cabochon measuring 10.0 x 6.5
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18K Gold Necklace with Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cut Natural Emerald, weighing approximately 1.20TW. All gemstones are either prong or bezel set. All
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy 1.09 Carat Diamond White Gold Dangle Drop Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond dangle drop necklace. 4 oval and 3 round bezel set diamonds in a 14k white gold drop cable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Contemporary 0.81 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is designed as a cable chain centering a bezel set round brilliant cut diamond station
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond Multi-Gem 18K Gold Flower Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
one white gold and one yellow gold butterfly - with clear acrylic wings Bezel set by gold surrounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 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

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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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.