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SeidenGang Sapphire Diamond Garnet 18 Karat Gold Odyssey Collar Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
burgeoning cracks Exposing pavè set round brilliant cut diamonds with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Go...

Art Deco 2.75 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Openwork Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds bezel set throughout and as drop Weighing approximately 2.75 carats total H/I color with VS2
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

SeidenGang Vintage Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Hercules Greek Mythology Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mythology Accented by bezel set square step cut diamond weighing approximately .13 carat total - eye clean
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 23.70 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Antique Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- transparent light blue in color Accented by single cut and old mine cut diamonds throughout Bead and bezel set
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Hear No Evil Diamond Monkey Pendant Necklace by Lorraine Schwartz
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant is suspended from a gold chain with bezel-set Round Brilliant Cut diamond links weighing
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Art Deco Onyx 5.20 Carats Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weighing approximately 4.85 carat Eye clean with medium light and very slightly greenish blue color Bezel
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Pl...

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panther Pendant Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
accented with a ruby eye while pawing a bezel set round brilliant cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.25
Category

1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Zorab Atelier de Creation Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cross Necklace
By Zorab Creation
Located in Dallas, TX
you today in this Diamond and Pink Sapphire 18K White Gold Cross Necklace. There are 42 round diamonds
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Simon G 18K Tri Gold White and Yellow Diamond Oval Necklace
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Washington Depot, CT
bezel set in yellow gold. Adjustable rose gold chain can be worn at 16" or 18" Diamond pendant is
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20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold

Substantial Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Station Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
light to medium bluish-green in color Bezel set atop streamline station above a bezel set marquise cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Roberto Coin 2000 s Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Diamonds By The Inch Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat - eye clean and bright Bezel set diamonds-by-the-inch style Accented by a bezel set 1.5 mm round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Gold Disk Diamond Pendant Necklace, Yellow Gold, Hammered Circle Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
circle design that has a bezel set diamond and a channel of diamonds in the 14 karat white gold bar. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Platinum Tutti Frutti Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Bezel set with an old European cut fancy colored brownish-orange diamond weighing approximately
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold...

Vintage David Webb Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Chain Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate vintage David Webb 18k gold and diamond chain necklace. Diamonds are bezel set in
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Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.70 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
articulated diamonds, at the base of which is suspended a bezel set round fire opal cabochon. The chain is
Category

20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Enhancer Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
bezel encircled by twinkling diamonds and a twisted rope frame. Worn as a single statement necklace
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turquoise 1.25 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suspending a substantial drop pendant bezel set with turquoise Opaque greenish blue and strongly mottled
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Baroque Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
0.35 carat total. H color with VS clarity- bezel set and suspending a row of additional bezel set old
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco Diamond Pearl Onyx Platinum Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This alluring antique Art Deco diamond pendant necklace is masterfully crafted in solid platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Natural Saltwater Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp centering a 4.0 mm round pearl - well matched to others Flanked by two bezel set transitional cut
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

21 Carats + Fancy Shape Diamond By the Yard Necklace in Platinum 36 inches
Located in La Jolla, CA
yard necklace features 41 Fancy shaped diamonds weighing a total of 21 carats approximately set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Carved Emerald 14 Karat Gold Floral Station Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set in a polished gold surround Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds, set in platinum, weighing
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cable chain with well matched aquamarine stations. Weighing approximately 4.80 carats total - bezel set
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Edwardian Lacy Wirework Diamond Pendant 3.85 Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
scrolled cutouts. In the center of the pendant lies a bezel-set, old European Cut diamond. The diamond
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1.31 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl Platinum Knotted Strand Necklace GIA
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
completed cluster clasp Centering a bezel set marquise brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.01 carat, D in
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Early Victorian Important Diamond Ruby Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
, bezel-set diamonds which rest at the base of the bow. The bow holds an additional 21 Mine Cut and 10
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bezel set in platinum and surrounded by a calibrè cut ruby halo Weighing in total approximately 0.25
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K White Gold 4.20ct Diamond Round and Asscher Link Necklace ANK-20564
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
round diamond duos and bold Asscher-cut diamonds. Each stone is set on a polished bezel, making up the
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 0.08cttw 16 Inches
Located in New York, NY
necklace features 5 prong set rubies with 3 bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.08ct with
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early Art Deco Moonstone Diamond Platinum Antique Filigree Station Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
displaying mild vivid blue adularescence Bead and bezel set throughout with old European cut diamond Weighing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

18k White Gold .18ctw Diamond Adjustable Lariat Ball Bead Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Erté 1970 s Sapphire Diamond Silver 14K Vintage Sophistication Necklace Brooch
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
strong iridescence Accented by bezel set round cut sapphires throughout Weighing approximately 2.05
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco White Gold Diamond Floral Motif Camphor Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pendant necklace featuring a round white diamond, elegantly bezel set at the center
Category

20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 7.70 CTW Sapphire Diamond 22K Yellow Gold Drop Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surround and pierced station surmount Bead and bezel set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k White Gold .70ctw Diamond Milgrain Dangle Drop Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (18) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave/ Bezel Set - G-I Color - VS1
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Old Rose Cut Diamond Drippy Heart Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
depicts a diamond encrusted heart center which is surrounded by a frame of single bezel set diamonds. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Very Rare Art Deco Black Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Rare Heirloom Art Deco Black Opal and Diamond Necklace_Circa 1925, featuring a spectacular
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

5.50 Carats Paraiba Type Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
greenish-blue in color with natural inclusions. Bezel set East to West with recessed gold surround and bale
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond and Turquoise Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wavy Link Choker Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
four bezel-set turquoise swirls are about 22mm x 6mm and weigh roughly 3 carats each. These stones
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Gold Cabochon Multi Gemstone Diamond Dual Finish Wide Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 3.00ctw
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Vintage 1970s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Peridot Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Floral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- transparent medium yellowish green With old single cut diamonds bead and bezel set throughout Weighing
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Contemporary Diamond Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as a milgrain white gold dragonfly, pavé and bezel set throughout by round
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond and Mother of Pearl Choker Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Choker necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, mother-of-pearl and blue topaz. There are 156
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1.40 Carat Diamond Platinum 14 Karat White Gold Necklace Binder Bros
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pierced open-form, centering articulated drop with bezel set graduated old European cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Black Starr Frost Art Deco 1.60 Carats Diamond Rock Crystal Platinum Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surround and reverse - suspending from cable chain. With bezel set old European cut diamond stations
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Tourmaline, Diamond, Calibrated Turquoise Starburst Pin Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
a bezel set diamond riveted into the center. The diamond is an old Mine Cut stone and weighs
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold

SeidenGang 1990 1.15 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Interchangeable Heart Pendant Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold foliate motif Bead and bezel set with round brilliant cut diamonds on chain and pendants Weighing
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Contemporary 2.60 Carat Diamond By The Yard 18 Karat White Gold Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable chain with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond stations. Weighing
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Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Diamond Emerald Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold Noble Woman Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished ruffled dress while skin is matte gold Collar is set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Mariani 7.25 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Blue Rhodium PonPon Pendant Necklace
By Mariani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a blue rhodium cable link chain with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond stations
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Louis Vuitton French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Monogram Idylle Icon Station Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced diamond, stars, and floral circle shaped motifs Featuring bezel set round brilliant cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Camphor Glass Platinum 14K White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ornately engraved bezels Each centering a single cut diamond bead set in diamond shaped white gold forms
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Camphor Glass Platinum 14K White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ornately engraved bezels Each centering a single cut diamond bead set in diamond shaped white gold forms
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Camphor Glass 14 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ornately engraved bezels Each centering a single cut diamond bead set in diamond shaped white gold forms
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum EGL Certified Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate Diamond Pendant 1.00 Carat Bezel Set 14k Yellow Gold Platinum. EGL Certified Can be worn 16
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier 2001 Diamond Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Lariat Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Other end of chain terminates as a lever spring loaded clasp accented by a bezel set round brilliant cut
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Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrara Y Carrara 1990s Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pomona Fairy Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
onyx wings - opaque glossy black and bar set. Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds at wing and
Category

1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 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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This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems

If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.

A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

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

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

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.