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0.15tcw Diamond Celestial Pendant 14K Gold Bezel Halo Heart Moon Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
. At its heart, a bezel-set diamond is surrounded by a shimmering halo of diamonds, illuminating the
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Emerald Double Chain Necklace 18k Yellow Gold, Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Emerald Double Chain Necklace studded with emerald and diamond in 18K Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Lady Hands Emerald and Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
-SI1. The Emeralds & Diamond are bezel set 18k yellow gold and weigh a nice 15.8 grams Length 19
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Mercedes Yellow Gold Pendant with Natural Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
of approximately 0.10 carats, bezel set for a refined and contemporary look. The diamond, graded F–G
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Jade Flower Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely beautiful necklace set in 14K yellow gold with a bezel set jade nephrite that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Quartz Micro Pave Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
are connected by around bezel set diamond. Both stones are accented with diamond halos. All of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Strand Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
the necklace, a slide pendant takes the spotlight, showcasing a bezel-set oval cabochon-cut sapphire
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20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The antique rivière necklace* is ornamented with twenty-nine
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Canary Yellow Crystal Diamond Enhancer Pendant
By Judith Ripka
Located in Montclair, NJ
(20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.38 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Vivid Yellow color and VS clarity, bezel-set in 18K rose gold. Surrounded by round cut pink diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
looking at the piece from various angles. This beautiful natural opal is bezel set in a unique 18kt yellow
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds is a charming and timeless piece of jewelry
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20th Century German Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 2.13 Carats Pentagon Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats, bezel-set in 18K white gold. Accented by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.15
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.25 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Open-Work Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Y-Z color and Internally Flawless in clarity, bezel-set on 18K yellow gold. Accented by round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Diamond Golden Fish Necklace Pendant 14K Gold 2.44 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Golden Fish Necklace Pendant 14K Gold 2.44 TDW This one of a kind estate necklace
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Necklace/Headpiece, in Bimetal 18K Gold Flexible Bamboo Links
Located in London, GB
A flexible bamboo-design two-tone 18k gold and diamond necklace. Each of the two bezel-set round
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1990s Unknown Retro More Necklaces

Materials

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

15.84tcw 14K Natural Oval Emerald Round Diamond Brooch Medium Green Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
timeless elegance of 14K yellow gold. Setting Style: Bezel/Prong Setting Material: 14K & 24K Yellow Gold
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2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Dazzling 18k White Yellow Gold White Yellow Diamond Pendant w/ 14k Chain
Located in Essex, MA
, set in yellow gold, are 66 fancy yellow diamonds, VS-2 to SI-1 clarity. The total diamond weight in
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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.90 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Pendant with 0.70 ct Diamond Halo in 18W/Y ref1312
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
, and bezel set diamonds in the chain, total approximately 0.70 carats. Expertly crafted in 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1910s 1.31 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
amethyst and pearl pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The feature bezel set 1.31Ct round cut
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round Tanzanite Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-violet gem is secured in a bezel setting. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this round tanzanite pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round Turquoise Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant enchants with its simple elegance. The round turquoise is secured in a 14k solid gold bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Coral Pendant Necklace in Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
bezel-set diamonds with a total weight of 0.05 carats. Finely made in 18k two-tone gold.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Buccellati Vintage Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Étoilée Collar Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- transparent medium pink in color Set in a 'Rigateo' engraved yellow gold bezel Suspending from bead set
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1990s Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Emerald Diamond Chain Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
flat-link chain punctuated at center by a bezel-set emerald flanked by two round brilliant diamonds
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Collar Necklace Gold Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds bezel set in platinum and four-prong set in yellow gold (E-F color, VVS clarity, total weight
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Akoya Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18K Gold with Enhancer
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Akoya & Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18K Gold with Enhancer This gorgeous vintage
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 18K Gold Silver Necklace W/ Emeralds, Pearl Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
1.5 mm - 2 mm. 10 are bezel set and 2 are prong set, altogether having .15 total diamond carat weight
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

32 Carat Pear Cabochon Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Drop Emerald Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional 18K yellow gold drop necklace featuring a striking pear-shaped cabochon emerald
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1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

1909 US Indian Head $5 Gold Coin Pendant Necklace, 18k Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Head $5 22k gold coin pendant set in 14K yellow gold hexagonal bezel with 24 full-cut diamonds totaling
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round Citrine Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14K Solid Gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Victorian 23.40 Carat Moonstone Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 23.40 carat moonstone and 12 karat yellow gold collar length necklace
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.45 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace is embellished with a six pavé set seed pearls, of uniform size. The 15k yellow gold necklace
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus "Cushion" Pendant Necklace with White Diamonds in Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
15 brilliant white diamonds. Hand-hammered 18 karat oxidized yellow gold with bezel set round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round Turquoise Solitaire Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant enchants with its simple elegance. The round turquoise is secured in a 14K Solid Gold bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Scroll Design Cross Pendant #24186
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant features delicate openwork
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18.70 Carat Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
carat purple amethyst set in an intricately hand-carved and satin-finished 18k yellow gold mounting with
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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Natural 3.55ct Australian Opal Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Cooper Pedy White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 3.55 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Sapphire and Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The
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Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage German Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage German Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds is a charming and timeless piece of
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20th Century German Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.86 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds bezel set at each terminal of the cross complete the design. The yellow gold
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Early 2000s Scottish Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamond Egg Pendant
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Egg Pendant This exquisite 18ct yellow gold pendant is
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Slide Tanzanite, Opal Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
yellow gold and features a bezel-set oval tanzanite in a smooth slide design. The vivid violet tanzanite
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1980s Chrysoprase Diamond Gold Pendant Curb Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a gorgeous one of its kind pendant collar necklace crafted in 18K solid Yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold Diamond "Rosebud" Centerpiece
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bale converted from an old 14 karat gold diamond stickpin. The pearls are all genuine cultured
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.24 carat diamond and seed pearl, 14k yellow gold and platinum set pendant
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 2.65 Carat Tourmaline and Peridot Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive antique gemstone necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 15k yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Aquamarine Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.59 carat aquamarine,1.59 carat diamond and seed pearl, 14 karat yellow gold
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold 1.50 CTTW Tanzanite Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
, and are bezel set in 14K yellow gold. This necklace is 18in length, and showcases sparkle & shine from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.65Ct Salt Pepper Diamond Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exclusive 1.65Ct Salt & Pepper Diamond Hexagon Shape 14K Yellow Gold Pendant and Necklace Product
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2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Series Moonlight Shield Diamond Necklace
By Series 7.83 Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
This modern 14K yellow gold necklace features an artistic mix of polished gold links and scattered
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2010s Turkish Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 5.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bow Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive 5.15 carat diamond and 10 karat yellow gold, white gold set bow necklace
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 5.47ct Australian Opal Oval Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Cooper Pedy White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 5.47 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.76ct Australian Opal Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Cooper Pedy White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace. 2.76 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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