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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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Flower and Bar Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
station uniquely celebrating the brilliance of natural diamonds with an impressive total weight of 1.0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Yellow Gold 1.12ctw White Fancy Brown Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity
Category

20th Century Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.70 Carat Diamond Station 14 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A featured bezel set .70 carat H/VS round faceted diamond is the main act for this versatile piece
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold 1.03 Cttw Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
with 9 diamonds = 1.03 Cttw estimate (VS2-SI2, H-I) bezel set in 3 white gold stations for a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Lapis Gemstone Diamond Station Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
the main oval stations, the chain is interspersed with small, bezel set round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Handmade Lapis Gemstone Diamond Station Chain Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
the main oval stations, the chain is interspersed with small, bezel set round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Star Station Diamond Necklace 1/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three (3) Star-shaped diamond pendants evenly stationed between six
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Star Station Diamond Necklace 1/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three (3) Star-shaped diamond pendants evenly stationed between six
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Station Diamond Necklace 1/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three (3) Star-shaped diamond pendants evenly stationed between six
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Station Chain Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- opaque glossy black Featuring bezel set round brilliant cut diamond trefoil terminals Weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Oval Station Chain Layering Necklace with Diamonds (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
pendant with pavé-set natural diamonds - 14k solid gold chain with bezel diamond stations - Handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Carved Citrine Diamond Dual Finish Panther Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.30ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond, Turquoise Bead and Double Infinity 14 Karat White Gold Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of a bezel-set diamond, two exquisite turquoise colored blue beads, and a double infinity symbol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Heart Station Layering Chain Necklace with Diamonds (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-shaped diamond pendant with halo detailing - Bezel-set diamonds spaced along the chain - 14k solid gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Beauvince Diamonds by the Yard Station Necklace (1.15 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Clarity: SI - I (Slightly Included - Included) Metal: 14K Rose Gold Setting: Bezel Set Length
Category

2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 cttw Treated Blue Color Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A treated blue diamond and sterling silver station bracelet. It features ten diamonds set in a .925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Station Necklace - .60 carats twt
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye's 18k Gold and Diamond 30" Station Necklace is a must have for every
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Station Necklace - 1.60 carats twt
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye's 18k Gold and Diamond 31" Station Necklace is a must have for every
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold 7.02ctw GIA Pear Center Large Marquise Round Diamonds Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - N Color - I1 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcus Co. Art Deco Diamond 20K Gold Antique Foliate Pendant Station Necklace
By Marcus Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
row of old European cut diamonds bezel set as surmount Weighing approximately 0.55 carat total - with
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

10K Yellow Gold Dangling 5x3 mm Green Emerald and Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, creating a canvas that enhances the natural beauty of its precious jewels. Five bezel-set diamonds of I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold 0.50ctw Round Diamond Dangle Drop Pendant on 16" Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (34) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Bezel Set - G/H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Gabriel Co. 14K White Gold Diamond Station Chain by the Yard Necklace
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Houston, TX
gold single strand diamond classic-style station necklace. The metal was tested and determined to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond by the Yard Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
-catching 14 karat white, yellow or rose gold chain accentuated with twelve bezel-set diamonds for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14K Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond by the Yard Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
-catching 14 karat white, yellow or rose gold chain accentuated with twelve bezel-set diamonds for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14K Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond by the Yard Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
-catching 14 karat white, yellow or rose gold chain accentuated with twelve bezel-set diamonds for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Marquise and Pear Shape Diamond Station Dainty Necklace 18k Yellow Gold R4061
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a dainty and cut solid 18K gold necklace chain with bezel set marquise and pear shaped
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.33 Carat White Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
bezel-set diamonds with a total weight of 0.33 carats, a color profile of G-H and a clarity of SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

10K White Gold Dangling 5x3 mm Pear Blue Sapphire and Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
a resilient lobster claw clasp. Each of the five delicate stations celebrates a natural diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Natural Uncut Diamond Emerald Station Necklace for Grandma in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Uncut Diamond and Emerald Station Necklace for Grandma in 18K Gold studded with oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Multi-Gem Pearl Station Necklace in 18K White Gold with Diamond Accents 1.56ct
Located in New York, NY
, and subtle pinks—each set in intricate diamond-accented bezels. The design is elevated further with
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond by Yard, Necklace, 7 Bezel Diamonds in Yellow Gold Diamonds by the Inch
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond by the yard necklace has seven gorgeous diamonds. The diamonds are set in gold bezels
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jose Hess Garden Lights Round Diamond Station Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
everything. This beautiful piece features 5 half bezel set round diamond embellished stations. The polished
Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

1.56ct Pear Shape Diamond Link Chain Station Necklace Pendant 14K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
. This necklace with diamonds by the yard is a prime example of that. Set in a delicate White Gold chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Floral Heart Motif Circle Station Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
detail made up of 4 hearts. The round brilliant diamonds are bezel set at the center of each station and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

9.08 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Halo Station Chain Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
the main oval stations, the chain is interspersed with small, bezel set round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

9.08 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Halo Station Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
the main oval stations, the chain is interspersed with small, bezel set round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond by Yard, Necklace, 8 Round Bezel Diamonds in Mixed Metal Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamonds by the yard necklace has 8 diamond stations that are set in 14 karat white gold bezels and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

5.45 Carat Natural Diamond By The Yard 10 Station Necklace 14K Rose Gold 16"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
necklace featuring 10 bezel-set natural diamonds totaling 5.45 carats, crafted in Italian-made solid 14K
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Chain White Gold Diamond Station Adjustable By the Yard Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

1.14 Carat Natural Diamond By The Yard 10 Station Necklace 14K Rose Gold 18"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
necklace featuring 10 bezel-set natural diamonds totaling 1.14 carats, crafted in Italian-made solid 14K
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.15 Carat Natural Diamond By The Yard 10 Station Necklace 14K Rose Gold 16"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
necklace featuring 10 bezel-set natural diamonds totaling 4.15 carats, crafted in Italian-made solid 14K
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

6.18 Carat Natural Diamond By The Yard 10 Station Necklace 14K Rose Gold 16"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
necklace featuring 10 bezel-set natural diamonds totaling 6.18 carats, crafted in Italian-made solid 14K
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

24" Long Box Chain Round Diamond Station Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exude timeless elegance with this 24-inch diamond station necklace, a piece that radiates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Lariat Style Station Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
strand, dainty bezel-set diamonds add subtle sparkle, enhancing the overall brilliance of the design. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold 6.50ctw Sapphire Diamond by the Yard 18" Link Chain Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F/G Color - VS2/SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Citrine and Diamond Three Station Snake Chain Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely station necklace adds a rich, golden touch to your look! Beautiful emerald cut citrine
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 14k White 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Station Necklace – 3.60 Carats, 34 Inches
Located in Hong Kong, HK
jewelry collection. 3.6 Carats 29-Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in 18K gold. The total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White and Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Y Drop Necklace with Station Cable Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
piece that pairs well with just about any outfit. It features 6 bezel set round diamonds set along the
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k 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

Materials

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold F Color VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
about everything. It features 5 bezel set round diamonds that are in icy F in color and VS in clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl, Rose-Cut Diamond Multi-Gem Station Necklace in 18K White Gold (32.5")
Located in New York, NY
Title: This luxurious 32.5-inch station necklace features an elegant combination of 12.5–14.5 mm
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Diamond Bezel Set Station Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond bezel set station 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, 14k Gold and White Gold. Creating a diamond bezel set station necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roberto Coin and Tiffany Co. are consistently 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 alternatives. Most of our diamond bezel set station necklace for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Bezel Set Station Necklace?

Prices for a diamond bezel set station necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $4,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,787.

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 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.