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Late 20th Century Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Late-20th Century Italian 18 karat gold, diamond and emerald necklace. The necklace has 592
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Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Design Diamond Emerald Platinum Floral Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Cut, Genuine Emerald & Bezel Set, weighing a total of approximately 0.25 carats Remains in Excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18K Gold Necklace with Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cut Natural Emerald, weighing approximately 1.20TW. All gemstones are either prong or bezel set. All
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Estate 18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Wheat Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamonds throughout the bail and shoulders. This incredible emerald is neatly bezel set, weighing
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Bow Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
stories to tell. hand-applied milgrain beadwork, the chain is adorned with bezel-set diamonds.  It is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Diamond Foliate Necklace with Emerald Diamond Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
Cut diamonds, and two Square Cut Emerald gemstones. This necklace would be an incredible addition to
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Single Strand Pearl, Emerald, Diamond and White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
matched pearls, an emerald and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds. The clasp
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Emerald Cut 2.02 Carat GIA G-VVS2 East-West Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in La Jolla, CA
Cartier turn it into a necklace] Features One Emerald cut Diamond weighing 2.02 carats VVS2 clarity, G
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Emerald Cut 2.02 Carat GIA G-VVS2 East-West Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in La Jolla, CA
Cartier turn it into a necklace] Features One Emerald cut Diamond weighing 2.02 carats VVS2 clarity, G
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Vintage Retro Diamond and Emerald Pendant Chain Necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond Necklace features 7 bezel set Emerald cabochons, collectively weighing over 25 carats
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Vintage 1940s North American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 23.24 Carat Genuine Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
cut Zambian Genuine Emerald 20.92 Carats set in the center. Based on emerald grading methodology the
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat and Platinum
Located in US
Estate Approx. 6.70 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald & 1.00 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K and
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Substantial Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Station Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
light to medium bluish-green in color Bezel set atop streamline station above a bezel set marquise cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cartier Emerald Cut 2.02 Carat GIA G-VVS2 East-West Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in La Jolla, CA
Cartier turn it into a necklace] Features One Emerald cut Diamond weighing 2.02 carats VVS2 clarity, G
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris 1960 s Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Station Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.84 carat total - bead set Bisected by bezel set square step cut
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Vintage 1960s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris 1960 s Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Station Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.84 carat total - bead set Bisected by bezel set square step cut
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Vintage 1960s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Round Emerald and Diamond Lariat Gold Trendy Layering 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

Carrera y Carrera Diamond Emerald Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold Noble Woman Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel set ruby cabochon Woman is grasping two marquise cut emeralds - bright green Completes as a
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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Lariat Gold Drop Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
in yellow gold bezel weighing 0.75 carats Drop diamond bar weighing 0.15 carats Emerald hue tone
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Special Rock Crystal Coral Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfectly bezel set bright cabochon rubies, emeralds, sapphires and round cut diamonds excellently accented
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond Floral Box Pendant Necklace
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat F2 Zambia Emerald Floating and Diamond Floral Pattern Pendant 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1950s 5.25 Carat Emerald and 5.47 Carat Diamond Silver Set Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald displayed within eleven independently set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, and
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

2.10 Carat Emerald and Diamond Flower Motif by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a flower motif 6 emerald cluster centered with a diamond on a diamond by the yard
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Platinum 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Platinum 18k White Gold Necklace. Featuring one cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Unique 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Polished Oval Discs Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) (14
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Estate Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in a bezel setting. They are accented by 0.90 carats of round cut diamonds in a 22K yellow gold hand
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Platinum Tutti Frutti Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Bezel set with an old European cut fancy colored brownish-orange diamond weighing approximately
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold...

Vintage 14k Gold Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Emerald Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 0.20ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Green Color (4
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Trillion Shaped Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Lariat Gold Drop Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
bezel set in white gold weighing 1.30 carats Drop bar set with diamonds weighing 0.15 Emerald hue tone
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

6 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
6 carat natural Colombian emerald center stone accentuated by 60 round cut genuine diamonds mounts
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2010s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Gold 13.10ctw Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Diamond Enhancer Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Emerald Cut- Bezel Set - Rich Green Color - Incredible
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Carved Emerald 14 Karat Gold Floral Station Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set in a polished gold surround Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds, set in platinum, weighing
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

AGL Certified 20 Carat Colombian Emerald Minor Oil in 14k Gold Bezel Set Pendant
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Enjoy the sight of this natural Colombian Emerald pendant necklace. Emerald, step-cut for optimal
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Neiman Marcus Bezel Diamond and Gemstone Cross Pendant
By Neiman Marcus
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant bezel set center diamond surrounded by 13 round brilliant diamonds, 2 diamond traps, 2
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, 18k Gold

Emerald Shaped Burma Ruby Diamond 0.95 Carat Lariat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
The Emerald Shaped Ruby Diamond Lariat Rose Gold Drop Necklace Pendant is a stunning piece of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary Diamond Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
yellow gold with a bezel set ruby while tail is accented by two round cut emeralds Accompanied by
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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Pearl Multi Length Necklace w/ Diamond Ruby Emerald 14k Gold Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overtone - Excellent Luster - 6.5-7mm (approx.) (15) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA White Diamond Multi Shape East West Bezel Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 19.98 ct. GHI VVS-SI white diamond pear shape, oval, and emerald cut stones. Handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

ERTE Convertible Necklace Pendant In 14Kt Gold Sterling With Emerald And Diamond
By Erté
Located in Miami, FL
round brilliant cut diamonds, 2.91 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Emeralds: Mounted in
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Vintage 1970s English Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...

Exceptional Early Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
particularly large in size, is encrusted with bezel and prong set old Rose Cut diamonds, which vary in size and
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

2.95 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet classic emerald and diamond pendant! It features a 2.95 carat emerald-cut emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Chain Link Necklace with Bezel Set and Ancient Coins 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.15ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Chain Link Necklace with Bezel Set and Ancient Coins 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.15 ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond White Gold Openwork Pendant 1930S
Located in Chicago, IL
, approximately 0.73 ct) surrounded by bezel-set old rose cut diamonds, and prong-set bright white old European
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

14K Yellow Gold Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold pendant with one hand bezel set emerald 12.41 carats and three hand bezel set old
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Two Station Drop Pendant
Located in Delray Beach, FL
embellished with ten (10) bezel-set diamonds that lead to a 1.24 carat pear-shaped emerald complimented by
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s The 18K white gold necklace features a bezel-set emerald cut aquamarine of a cool blue
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Lion Head 48ct Colombian Emerald w/ Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut & Round
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Multi Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
3 Strands of 18K yellow gold bead link choker necklace with bezel set cabochon sapphires, emeralds
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Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Krypell Diamond, Pink Diamond and Platinum Necklace
By Charles Krypell
Located in Hicksville, NY
18 Karat White Gold. The chain has 10 bezel set white diamonds. The pendant has a .5 carat emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

2.2 Carat Rabbit Shape Emerald Diamond Pendant and Brooch in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Rabbit Shape pendant and brooch in 18K Gold. It has a heart cut emerald studded
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.40ctw European Diamond Emerald Halo Angel Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.04ctw (approx.) (8) Synthetic Emeralds - Calibré Cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Nouveau Emerald Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Snake Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- alluding to the story of Cleopatra Eyes are round cut rubies while head is set with a pear cut emerald
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Ruby and Diamond Yellow and White Gold Dragon Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with approximately seventy pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. Two bezel
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Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Scarce Baroque Early 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A scarce early 18th century Baroque table cut diamond cross pendant, circa 1700-1720 and probably
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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

8.30Ct Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Seed Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Emerald Quality Color Natural Cut Briolette Content 8.30 carats Diamond Quality Color (approximately) H
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Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 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

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