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Edwardian 1.50 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.60 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
compare to a diamond it would be a VVS Diamond ! Emerald is framed by a garland of old European cut
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Emerald Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of 14 Karat White Gold - Featuring 5 Graduated Pear cut Natural Vivid Green
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 6.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
with 5.00 carats of European, rose-cut and Swiss-cut diamonds. Expertly hand crafted in platinum, this
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Quartz Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
polished gold setting with 5 prong set round diamonds, 5 bezel set princess cut emeralds, and a cabochon
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18K Oval Diamond and Emerald Pendant Diamond-by-the-Yard Necklace White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brilliant Cut Diamonds are bezel set in the Necklace. The Diamonds weigh 1.75 carat total weight and are G
Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 24.81 Carat Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
. The pendant features an emerald set within a diamond bezel and elaborate lattice under gallery
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K Gold Emerald and White Diamond Horseshoe pendant
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
white diamond and designed to bring you good luck! The diamond encrusted bezel opens to allow you to
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Dublin, IE
A colourful 10X9mm Step cut Emerald (4.28ct) sets off this pendant. The Emerald is surrounded by 20
Category

Early 2000s Irish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold Oval Cabochon Emerald Diamond Pendant
Located in SYDNEY, AU
G3792 - 18ct White Gold Oval Cut Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Pendant Diamond & Gemstone Details
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Spires of Affection Australian Opal Necklace, Emerald Sapphires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal, allowing us to create a reversible necklace. With a bezel setting and 3D charms, this single
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Magic Mushroom Australian Opal Necklace with Emerald in Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imagination swells and alchemy manifests in this Australian Opal Necklace. The illusory Boulder
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Platinum Emerald and Diamond Pendant AGL Certified Columbia
Located in Nashua, NH
Edwardian Platinum Emerald and Diamond Pendant. The pendant is bezel set with a cabochon emerald
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

One-of-a-Kind Rune Gold Pendant Necklace, with Emerald
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-Kind Gold Pendant Necklace, from the Rune Collection, Green Oval Cabochon Emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco platinum diamond necklace with 3 emerald cut diamonds totaling 1ct, 2 bezel set triangle
18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Warren, ME
18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond and Pearl Necklace I made this necklace for a client in
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl, Emerald and Diamond White Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
bezel set 0.25ct emerald cut emerald angled onto pearl cap set with 3 small diamonds. Estimated total
Category

2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sou...

Judith Ripka 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Yellow Beryl Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Pikesville, MD
emerald-cut yellow beryl enhancer. Diamond total weight is approximately .70 carats at approximately F-G
Category

Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Bow Necklace
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Calabasas, CA
a bezel-set cut-corner emerald-cut diamond, weight .65 carats, color: F, clarity: VS1. Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum and Diamond Necklace Approximately 43 Carat Total Weight, circa 1950
Located in Pikesville, MD
the piece. Each link is bezel set with a baguette or emerald cut diamond, including the clasp, to
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

KNIFE EDGE Gemstone Necklace: Y Neck Drop with Tanzanite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald cut Tanzanite stone -- 2.5mm Bezel Diamond drop (diamond is 2mm) --Approx. 2 1/8" Drop --Made
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 54.80 Carat Aquamarine Pendant Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
diamond bezel, completed by a hinged diamond set bail. The pendant is supported by a twenty inch length
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

14k Gold Amethyst Collar Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
sapphire bezel set at each end of the connector pins. (Amethyst - Cut Emerald Faceted - 3.55 carat, 10
Category

Vintage 1980s More Necklaces

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Morganite Spike Pendant with White and Black Diamonds
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This truly unique 18k gold Spike Pendant features a beautiful emerald-cut morganite set in a bezel
Category

2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold

Tourmaline and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Rectangular Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
cut diamond measuring 1.50-1.40 X 0.87 mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 104 stones = 1.15
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
colorful gems, 5.80 carats of Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires and 2.70 carats brilliant cut diamonds. Colors
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
gems, 3.20 carats of Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires and 0.46 carats brilliant cut diamonds. Colors make
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Rose Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.34ctw bezel set emerald cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.50 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Approximately 0.50ctw Emerald cut diamond. Diamond is G/H in color and VS in clarity Bezel Set Measurement: 5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.32 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Approximately 0.32ctw Emerald cut diamond. Diamond is G/H in color and VS in clarity Bezel Set Measurement: 5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.70 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Approximately 0.70ctw Emerald cut diamond. Diamond is G/H in color and VS in clarity Bezel Set Measurement: 7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

22.00 Carat AAA Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Four Prongs And Bezel Set 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Brilliant Round Cut Diamonds And Colombian
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW 14k White Gold 0.33ctw Bezel Emerald Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 4.68 x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the luxurious sparkle of this Emerald Cut Diamond pendant necklace! This diamond is
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.00 Carat Colombian Emerald Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Composition: Solid Rose Gold 18K Primary Stones: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut : Oval Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bezel Set Diamond and Emerald Omega Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
carat total weight for the emeralds Diamonds: four round brilliant cuts = 0.60 carat total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Julius Cohen 1.08 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant sparkler contains 1 very fine 1.08 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond, GIA Certified D VS - 1. A
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Necklace Pendant Emerald Shaped Sapphire Diamonds Six Bezel Sapphire
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
One emerald shaped center sapphire bezel set in white gold weighing 1.12 Two bezel set diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Gubelin Emerald and Diamond Necklace
By Gubelin
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold curb link necklace set with diamonds, and suspending a further chain and bezel set heart
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and 1.54 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and very well color matched old cut diamonds. The necklace is a very good gauge of gold and is in
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Cut Pendant
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Solaire Collection, Emerald cut diamond pendant in a bezel setting Spec: Features .51 cts. Of
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Carved Emerald Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A stunning David Webb necklace composed of 12 carved emerald cabochons bezel-set within hammered
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Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Breathtaking Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This alluring emerald diamond pendant necklace incorporates an pear drop motif pendant crafted in
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roberto Coin diamond solitaire pendant fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The bezel set emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
decorated by a milgrain edge Each square station centers a bezel set emerald, with largest center station
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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Contemporary 1.35 Carats Pear Cut Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable chain suspending a drop pendant featuring a prong set pear cut emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White Gold Emerald Diamond Pendant Omega Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-cut emerald set in a rectangular bezel with nine channel-set princess-cut diamonds. There is a small
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

32.63 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Elegant emerald diamond necklace. Rich green, Colombian, 32.63 carats natural cabochon emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Buccellati 18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
woven rope-like character. Alternating bezel-set diamond and emerald gemstones break the necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Panthere de Cartier Panther Head Diamond Emerald Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Emerald Onyx Panthere de Cartier Panther Head Pendant Necklace by Cartier
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx

Art Nouveau Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Set with diamonds and emeralds, this delightful Art Nouveau necklace is beautifully handmade and
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Emerald Oval Diamond Pave 18k White Gold, Yellow Bezel Rectangular Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
masterpiece! Emerald weighs 1.36 carat Round brilliant cut diamonds, .45 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Multi-Shape White Diamond Bezel Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 35.73 ct. EFG VVS-SI white diamond emerald cuts, pear shapes, and ovals. Total of 51
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Tutti Frutti Long Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
emeralds carved in the shape of leaves, alternating with bezel-set round rose-cut diamonds. 18 emeralds, 18
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2010s Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Lariat Gold Drop Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white and yellow gold trending lariat necklace pendant One round emerald bezel set
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Pear Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
bezel set French cut and round brilliant diamonds accenting. The chain measures 18 inches. The pendant
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Mughal India Emerald Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
/ Maharaja magnitude features a large pear shaped cabochon cut emerald (28 x 20 mm) set in an ornate high
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold GIA 4.54ctw Heart Emerald Diamond Tubogas Accordion Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Heart Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

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Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald cut diamond bezel necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing emerald cut diamond bezel necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alexandra Mor and Roman Malakov each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also asscher cut and heart cut versions for sale. Finding an emerald cut diamond bezel necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Necklace?

The price for an emerald cut diamond bezel necklace starts at $1,445 and tops out at $28,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,500.

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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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.