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Bvlgari Bulgari Reversible 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Onyx 3 Circle Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Bulgari Reversible Diamond & Onyx 3 Circle 18k Gold Necklace This beautiful and elegant
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco 1.10 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14K Gold Antique Lavalier Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-shaped links engraved with scroll motif Centering an old mine cut diamond prong set with a hexagonal
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Blank Co. 1910 Diamond Enamel Platinum 14K Gold Antique Sautoir Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ivy motif throughout Accented by old European cut diamonds bead and bezel set throughout Weighing
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Vintage 1910s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Yurman Amethyst Pink Tourmaline Pearl Pave Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with moderate to strong rosè overtones and very good luster Gemstone stations are bezel set and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Vintage Rare Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Signed Tiffany Co Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
, diamond station necklace. The necklace measures approximately 40.00 inches in length by 3.20mm tapering to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k White Gold 5/8 Cttw Solitaire and Swirl Halo 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
with the strength of white gold. Its chain is dotted with bezel set diamond stations for a sparkle with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond and Cultured Pearl Longchain
Located in San Francisco, CA
The 18k white gold station long chain necklace is delicate and elegant. Alternating with 14 bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Aquamarine Freshwater Pearl Sautoir Necklace 14 Karat Gold by the Yard
Located in New York, NY
Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold in a diamonds by the yard design. The very rare necklace features 17
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple. St. Clair Rock Crystal Quartz 18 Karat Gold Man-In-The-Moon Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each secured with a gold bezel flush set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total
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Early 2000s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Enamel 14 Karat Gold Antique Swan Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by rose cut diamonds and round cut rubies Bead and bezel set as cattail fronds and flower centers
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Contemporary 5.46 CTW Pink Sapphire Diamond Amethyst 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds Accented by bezel set diamond stations along chain and on surmount Weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Oval Open Locket Pendant on 15" Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pink Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) (92) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Dangle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
light blue color and are neatly milgrain bezel set. The oval cut aquamarine gently dangles at the center
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold .10 Carat Diamond Bezel Set Station Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold .10 Carat Diamond Bezel Set Station Necklace Metal: 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 1.50ctw Bezel Set Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry presents: An elegant diamond station necklace on an 18-inch chain. Featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Effy Collection Round Bezel Set Diamond Station Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Effy diamond station necklace embodies elegance and versatility. Crafted in lustrous
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Station Diamond Necklace 2/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features six (6) round brilliant diamonds stations bezel set. Experience the
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald Drop Diamond Bail Bezel Emerald Stations Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
emerald weighing 1.20 carat Emerald is suspended from a diamond bail weighing 0.16 carats Four bezel-set
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2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Station Diamond Necklace 1 1/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate classic necklace features sixty-three ( 63) round brilliant diamonds bezel set evenly
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace boasts 12 stations of bezel set round natural diamonds, totaling 1 carat TDW. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Station Chain Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
create a fresh light look. The diamond stations are bezel set brilliant cut G/VS diamonds with a total
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.07 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Station Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This station necklace is part of our Soft Glamour collection. It features 4 round brilliant, bezel
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.65 Carat Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Timeless and classic! This 20" white gold necklace supports nine bezel-set, full-cut, round
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold And Fine White Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in Boulder, CO
Perfect every day wearing white diamond necklace 18k White Gold 7 sections with smooth bezel set
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2010s Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

13 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
13 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.45 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Long David Yurman Diamond 18 Karat Gold Crossover Circle Station Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long box chain necklace with six twisted cable crossover circle stations Bezel set with round
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Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Beauvince Diamonds by the Yard Station Necklace 1.30 Ct Diamonds in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: I (Included) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting: Bezel Set Length: 18 Inches (45.72 cm)
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Victoria Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum Extra Large, Station
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18" platinum chain are 8 stations of bezel set round diamonds, adding additional brilliance all the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold 24
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Beautiful 19 Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K rose gold. The total
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

22.05 Carats Total Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Station Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pattern throughout. In between each colored stone is a series of 3 bezel set natural diamonds, brightening
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

2.90 Carat 10 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
(2.90 CTW) 10 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K WHITE GOLD 17 INCH PRODUCT
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.45 Carat 9 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K YELLOW GOLD (0.45 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.45 Carat 9 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K WHITE GOLD (0.45 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.85 Carat 9 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K WHITE GOLD (0.85 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.40 Carat 15 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
15 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K WHITE GOLD (1.40 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40 Carats 9 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.40 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.50 Carat 11 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
11 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K WHITE GOLD (0.50 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.45 Carat 9 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.45 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.96 Carat 9 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.96 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.16 Carat 11 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
11 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K WHITE GOLD (1.16 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.16 Carat 11 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
11 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K WHITE GOLD (1.16 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.30 Carat 9 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
9 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K WHITE GOLD (0.30 CTW) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.12 Carats 11 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
11 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (1.12 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.40 Carats 11 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
11 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (0.40 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Seven Bezel-Set Round Emerald White Gold Necklace Weighing 1.05 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white gold seven-station bezel necklace Necklace measuring 16 inches long Seven bezel-set
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jose Hess Garden Lights Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Station Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous diamond station necklace by esteemed jewelry designer, Jose Hess. The Jose Hess brand is
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

1.95 Carats 19 Stations Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold 24
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
19 STATIONS DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K ROSE GOLD (1.95 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.40 Carat 11 Station Diamond by The Yard Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 18
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
11 STATION DIAMOND STATION NECKLACE BEZEL-SET IN 14K YELLOW GOLD (0.40 cttw) PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 Platinum Stations Chain Necklace with 1.80 Cts Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chained necklace sautoir A classic piece from the American art-deco
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 Platinum Long Stations Chain Necklace With 1.82 Cts Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations long chained necklace sautoir A classic piece from the American art
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies 14K Rose Gold by the Yard Mixed Cut Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
: Very Good Bezel Set in 14 Karat Rose Gold with: Four (4) marquise brilliant cut natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mother of Pearl Clover Long Station Vermeil Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces of clover-shape mother of pearl and continuous of hand bezel-set faceted simulated diamond cz
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Matinee-Length Diamond Quatrefoil Station Chain in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
centers. The diamonds are high-quality melee set in open-backed bezels. Each stone is brilliant cut and
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Tear Drop Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
.05 carat bezel set diamond stations leads to a brilliant and sizable 1.20 carat pear shaped H/SI
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Starburst Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds. With 4 diamond bezel stations on the chain. Necklace has a color grade (H) and clarity grade
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
, bezel diamond stations on the chain. The necklace has a color grade (H) and clarity grade (SI2). The
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Victorian Emerald Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Ornate Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an ornate station accented throughout by rose cut diamonds and is with an old mine cut
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

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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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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

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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.