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4.69tcw 18K Dark Green Emerald Diamond Pendant, Emerald Cut Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
crafted in 18k yellow gold, the emerald is bezel-set and adorned with a split bale, complemented by the
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2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

I. Reiss Flower Diamond Motif and Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Necklace 36 Inches
By I. Reiss
Located in Newton, MA
This fashion-forward 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Matte Finished Flower Diamond and Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Agate Diamond Accent Fig Hand Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold 750
Located in Jupiter, FL
then bezel set at the top, with natural sparkly white diamonds that are pave set within. Crafted in
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.97tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Heart Diamond Bale Accent Gold Bezel Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
luster and clarity. Carefully bezel set, with eight brilliant round cut diamonds, pave set at the bail
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2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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

63" Diamond By Yard Chain Necklace 25.27 carat total weight in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
63" Diamond By Yard Chain Necklace 25.27 cttw in 18k Yellow Gold Long Diamond Chain Necklace
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20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace Earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible set of earrings and necklace. This is a very rare suite composed by a
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chain Necklaces

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

Aquamarine and diamonds art deco drop pendant necklace 18k white and yellow gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
deco drop pendant. Crafted from 18k yellow and white gold, this pendant features a bezel setting style
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut Double Diamond Bezel Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
other brilliant round-cut diamonds. Carefully handcrafted and set in gleaming 18K solid yellow gold
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 14k Yellow Gold 0.70ctw Round Diamond 10 Station By The Yard Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 14k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Round Diamond 10 Station By The Yard Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosé Pink Wedgwood Hour of Joy 14K Yellow Gold Oval Pendant Diamond Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14k yellow gold pendant necklace with one vintage Wedgwood Jasperware oval medallion, with the
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Denise Roberge 18k Gold 2.10ct Bezel Diamond Slide Pendant Black Silk Cord
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
cut diamonds that are bezel set throughout its neatly framed middle area and its sides. These TOP
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.71 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Comes with a gold chain accented with bezel-set diamonds. Style is available in different price ranges
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.13 Carat Amethyst and 1.06 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Palladium Set Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is surrounded by six bezel set Old European round cut diamonds with a further two diamonds accenting
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Oval Pear Sapphires Diamonds 2.35 Carat Yellow and White Gold 16.5 Inch Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
attention to detail. Elevate your style with this stunning 14 karat yellow gold pendant necklace, boasting a
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire and White Sapphire Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
, elegantly alternated with shimmering colorless sapphires. Each gemstone is bezel-set in warm yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus 0.16 Carat Round Cut Diamond Egg Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in New York, NY
with bezel-set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.16 carat total. Accompanied with an 18 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

White and Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Y Drop Necklace with Station Cable Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
combination of the white and yellow gold paired with the glittering natural diamonds makes for an elegant
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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

Superb Sapphire Diamond Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of sapphires. Accenting the blue gems are 6.61 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which are bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New 14k Yellow Gold 0.81ctw Round Diamond 10 Station By The Yard Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - H/I Color - VS1/VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 14k Yellow Gold 0.64ctw Round Diamond By The Yard 10 Station Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 10.76 Carat Oval Ruby Bezel Set by the Yard 14-Karat Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
natural oval ruby diamonds by the yard necklace is set in a bezel design, featured in 14-karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Diamond Gold Snake Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
gold Chain is marked Uno A Erre. Bezel set Peridot with a small accent diamond. Depicts a snake
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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

Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires and Diamonds. Ten marquise cut
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 1.80 Carat Diamond By The Yard Yellow Gold Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond by the Yard Yellow Gold Necklace. This necklace is adorned with 18 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14k GIA Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite yellow sapphire and diamond pendant necklace from the Edwardian (ca1900s) era! This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

2 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
in bezel settings. All of this exquisite craftsmanship is set within a polished 18k white gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

18K Yellow Gold 3.85ct Diamond Station Necklace MF11-121025
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. Adorned with bezel set Diamonds totaling 3.85 carats, this long Diamonds By The Yard style station
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond

GIA Certified 1.18 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Intense Yellow color and VVS2 clarity, bezel-set in 18K yellow gold. Suspended on an inverted 1.15 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Stunning 29-Stone Fancy Cut Diamond Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
carefully set into the yellow gold trace chain, which tests as 18 carat. The necklace measures approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Necklace Center - 1.96 ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
DIAMOND Center Gemstone Shape: ELONGATED CUSHION Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.96 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Motif Gold by the Yard Necklace
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished 36" Oval-Motif Gold-by-the-Yard Wrap-Around Necklace
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2010s More Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Buddha Genuine Rondelle Ruby Beaded Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Addison, TX
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set 0.31 ct Diamond Buddha and Genuine Rondelle Ruby Beaded Necklace is
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Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2.85 ct Diamond Butterfly Necklace ANK-19968-1-Y
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
butterfly necklace in warm 18K yellow gold is defined by four pear-cut diamonds set in smooth bezels. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Motif Gold-by-the-Yard Necklace
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
Necklace, Accented with 0.08 Carats of Bezel Set Diamond Stations.
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Drop 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
10K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace showcases a trio of dazzling princess-cut diamonds, totaling 1/5
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds By the Yard Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful estate old European cut, bezel set, five (5) diamond and 14-Karat yellow gold necklace
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Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.70 ct Diamond Asymmetrical Butterfly Necklace ANK-20467-Y
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
four-wing layout. Two wings are set with bezel-set marquise diamonds, while the opposing two are
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Style Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Victorian style silver and 18K yellow gold floral ruby and diamond necklace. Showcasing seven round
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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver

18K Gold 10ct Aquamarine and Diamond Starburst Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage inspired necklace featuring an antique cut 10 carat aquamarine set in 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
set in yellow gold bezels and are approximately 2mm. There are 8 rubies, 5 emeralds and 6 sapphires
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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

Chatila Geneva Elegant Diamond 18k Gold Dress Necklace
By Chatila
Located in New York, NY
diamonds bezel-set in 18k yellow gold. The center marquise-cut diamond weighs an estimated 0.75 carats, the
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Early 2000s Swiss More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K Gold Art Deco
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
measuures 19mm x 10mm and it is in excellent condition. The bezel set .12 carat Old mine diamond is very
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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

Handmade Black Onyx Diamond Charm Double Layer 14k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Handmade Black Onyx Diamond Charm Double Layer 14k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace features double
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Handmade Black Onyx Diamond Wedding 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace for Women
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Handmade Black Onyx Diamond Charm Double Layer 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace features double
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Amethyst Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Snake Chain
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Snake Chain This estate necklace is crafted in solid 14K
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, ornamented with three bezel set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, the two shorter 18k yellow gold drops to
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Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
bezel and with a Round Shape Plain Emerald Cab in the center,set in a 14k yellow gold bezel In 1978 our
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris Necklace Leo Pendant Gold Diamond Emerald
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate and cute gold Leo necklace by Fred Paris. Made of 18k yellow gold, the necklace
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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

Diamond Solitaire 18kt Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Diamond Solitaire 18kt Yellow Gold Pendant is a striking and sophisticated piece that embodies
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21st Century and Contemporary Luxembourgish Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.62tcw 14K Dark Green Emerald Cut Diamond Pendant East to West Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
that mesmerizes the beholder. Set horizontally in 14K yellow gold, the emerald is flanked by a
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2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

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Bezel Set Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of bezel set diamond necklace yellow gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 51 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of bezel set diamond necklace yellow gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a choice in our collection of bezel set diamond necklace yellow gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by OGI Ltd, TJD and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of bezel set diamond necklace yellow gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Bezel Set Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold?

On average, a piece of bezel set diamond necklace yellow gold at 1stDibs sells for $2,353, while they’re typically $335 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

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