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Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of elongated cable link chain with stylized dragon stations Each station is
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Camphor Glass Enamel 14K Gold Antique Pendant Sartuoir Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat Eye clean and bright - bead set in an inlaid square
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set and suspending from old European cut diamond station Bead and bezel set throughout geometric and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Heavy 18 Karat White Gold Unique 2.50 Cttw. Diamonds By The Yard Necklace
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
necklace with alternating sections of bezel set round brilliant diamonds with three emerald cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jack Kelege Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Jack Kelege
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
featuring three round diamonds bezel-set in platinum, and unique scroll-like gold stations breaking up the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Signed Rosaria Varra Angel-Skin Coral Emerald Bead and Diamond Opera Necklace
By Rosaria Varra
Located in Miami, FL
coral alternating with polished emerald bead and bezel set round diamonds. The estimated weight of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Emerald, Platinum

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
color, VS-2 clarity. Diamond: The station's chain is mount in bezel settings, with 10 European round
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Judith Ripka 2000 s Canary Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Drop Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shaped prongs With a fluted gold profile and pierced heart motif backing Bead and bezel set throughout
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Signed 18k Diamond Crystal Quartz Bow-Motif Double-Strand Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds and centered with a crystalline quartz disc for a refined, ethereal glow. The necklace is set
Category

Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Quartz

Exquisite Oval Emerald Diamond Charm Necklace in 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing 0.324 carats. Each stone is bezel-set in a drop-style station design, creating a fluid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Cable Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
certificate item Description: "Center stone bezel set in a yellow metal necklace with numerous near-colorless
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2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Diamond Plique-A-Jour Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weighing approximately 0.35 carat total Bead and bezel set in platinum-topped gold throughout - quality
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

2 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
pendant gracefully suspends from a Diamond station necklace, reminiscent of the 'Diamond by the Yard
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

J. Birnbach 3.28 Carat Total Two-Tone Fancy Yellow Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, creating a captivating contrast that draws the eye. Each diamond is securely bezel-set along the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Angara Natural Inverted Pear 1 ct Ruby Necklace with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of pave set diamonds, connects to a decorative bale studded with bezel set diamonds. Adding to the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Style Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Interspersed with numerous Old Mine cut bead, prong and bezel set diamonds with various measurements, weighing
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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.54 CTW Platinum Vintage Geometric Lavalier Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to SI2 clarity Bead and bezel set throughout with various articulating drops Accented by a pierced
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pearl and emerald necklace with Mughal polki pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
gold bezels on the rubies and outlines on the inset diamonds. The entire piece is set with rubies. The
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pasqual Bruni 18k Gold 16" Dangle Star Moon Heart Charms Cable Link Necklace
By Pasqual Bruni
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color (58) Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage L. Ricci for Lancetti 18K Blue Enamel Necklace with Natural Tourmaline
By Lancetti
Located in Miami, FL
triangular station is centered with a bezel-set, trillion-cut tourmaline framed in polished gold granulation
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Modern Solid 18k White Gold Blue Sapphire Ruby Y Chain Necklace for Girlfriend
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
and oval cut blue sapphire set alternatively making a station Y necklace set in bezel settings to make
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant with Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
diamonds bezel set in links in the chain. Total diamond weighs of about .36cts. The pendant measures 5/8
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Genuine Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Tassel Pendant #J4682
Located in Big Bend, WI
" long. The chain has fifteen round bezel set diamond stations, and the bail has three round diamonds
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

14K Gold 1.00 Carat Bezel Set Round Diamond Milgrain Station Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Symmetrical structure, multiplied. Our Marquise Shaped Bezel Station necklace features 11 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

New 0.50ctw Diamond Bezel Set Station Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New 0.50ctw Diamond Bezel Set Station Necklace in 14K Diamond Bezel Set Station Necklace 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

New 0.35ctw Prong and Bezel Set Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New 0.35ctw Prong and Bezel Set Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14K Prong and Bezel Set Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

New 0.20ctw Cluster and Bezel Set Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New 0.20ctw Cluster and Bezel Set Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14K Cluster and Bezel Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Honeycomb Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
stunning diamonds set in a honeycomb shaped bezel setting. The necklace is adjustable from 18in to 16in so
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Seven Station Diamond Necklace 001347AY18D0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin Seven Station Bezel Set Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. Diamonds:- 0.35 total
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Seven Station Diamond Necklace 001347AW18D0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin Seven Station Bezel Set Diamond in 18k White Gold. Length 18" Diamonds:-0.35 total
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Five Diamond Drop Station Necklace 530009AYCHX0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin 5 Diamond Drop station Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 5 Bezel Set Diamonds Diamonds 0.24
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.89ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
design features eleven natural diamonds bezel set in stations along the chain necklace. Buffed to a
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Roberto Coin Ladies Five Diamond Drop Station Necklace 530009AWCHX0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin 18K White Gold Ladies Five Diamond Drop Station Necklace Diamonds 0.24 total carat
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.48ctw Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
0.48ctw Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14K Diamond Station Drop Necklace 14K White Gold Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

New 0.46ctw Diamond Teardrop Pendant Station Necklace in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
diamond halo. There are also 4 bezel set diamond stations along the chain. All these diamonds have a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Capucelli 7 Stone Dangle Diamond Station Necklace (0.50 ct.)
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
collection. This necklace features a bezel set diamond station design, with 7 dazzling diamonds weighing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Roberto Coin Yellow Gold Five Station Diamond ‘Y’ Necklace 5300014AYCHX0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin Five Bezel Set Diamond Station ‘Y’ Necklace 18KT Yellow Gold Diamonds 0.7 total carat
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Yellow Gold Seven Diamond Drop Station Necklace 530011AYCHX0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto coin 18k Yellow Gold Seven Diamond Drop Station Necklace Diamonds 0.34 total weight
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin White Gold Five Station Diamond ‘Y’ Necklace 5300014AWCHX0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin Five Bezel Set Diamond Station ‘Y’ Necklace 18KT White Gold Diamonds 0.7 total carat
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin White Gold Seven Diamond Drop Station Necklace 530011AWCHX0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto coin 18k White Gold Seven Diamond Drop Station Necklace Diamonds 0.34 total weight Seven
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 0.17ctw Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
bezel-set diamond filled dangle stations that suspend at regular intervals along the chain. Captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3.15ctw Spessartite Garnet and 0.76ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
3.15ctw Spessartite Garnet and 0.76ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Spessartite Garnet and
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Beaudry Platinum Necklace 80 Diamonds 5.50 Carat Argyle Station
By Michael Beaudry
Located in Overland Park, KS
round brilliant diamonds that are G-H VS in quality. The diamonds are bezel set in platinum as well as
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Burdeen s Incredible Diamond Custom Cross Pendant on Diamond Station Chain
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
bezel settings with bead-set round brilliant-cut diamonds outlining the bezels, and creating a fluted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian 1.51ctw Morganite and 0.54ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K
By Le Vian
Located in Vienna, VA
Le Vian 1.51ctw Morganite and 0.54ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Le Vian Morganite and
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.50ctw Fancy Sapphire and 0.64ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
2.50ctw Fancy Sapphire and 0.64ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Fancy Sapphire and Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Winter Flurry Boulder Opal Diamond Station Necklace in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Winter Flurry Boulder Opal Diamond Station Necklace carefully grips an elongated Boulder Opal
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Two Color Gold Heart Necklace
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
with 6 antiqued gold, bezel set full cut diamond stations having a total weight of .36 carats.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Burdeen s Unique Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
-set diamond stations. The dark grey MOP pendant looks incredible with the darkened chain...as they
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin White Gold Love By The Inch 4 Station Flower Necklace 7773318AW23X
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Diamonds by the Inch by Roberto Coin, with delicate chains and bezel set stones exude femininity
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2010s Chain Necklaces

5.97 Carats Diamonds Gold Necklace
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
14 karat white gold, 18 inch chain necklace consisting of 54 bezel set round brilliant cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Julius Cohen Diamond Gold Necklace
By Julius Cohen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fabricated necklace features oval bezel set diamonds in a range of light yellow to deep brown, set off by
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Late 20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trillion Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamond to a larger trillion-cut diamond framed by round-cut diamonds, set
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.52 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
carats (F-color, VS1-clarity) suspended from a round-cut pink diamond surmount on a bezel-set round-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Platinum

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
two-tone diamond and fancy yellow diamond bezel set station chain measures 18 inches in length.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Breathtaking Diamond Center Gold Octagonal Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
2 outer petals. Round Diamonds are bezel-set along the chain. The 16" necklace ends with a lobster
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 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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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.