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0.20 Ct Emerald and 0.82 Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature a central bezel set Old European round cut diamond flanked on either side by a further two Old
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Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watermelon Tourmaline, Color Change Garnet and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
to west orientation in a celestial bezel set design with four single cut round diamonds, 0.04-carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Aquamarine and Rough Diamond Necklace, Original, Genuine Fine Jewelry
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely 6.05 carat emerald cut aquamarine set in an 18 karat yellow gold bezel affixed to a 1.00
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl, 2.95 Carat Emerald Ruby, 3.15 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Collarette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
droplets is accented with a bezel set Dutch cut diamond. This stunning antique necklace is embellished
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Tiny Treasure Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Frog Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace designed as frog set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 9.88 Carat Amethyst 1.25 Carat Emerald 1.13 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
three round cut natural emeralds. An amethyst and diamond set, articulated pendant drop completes the
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Round Brilliant Diamond with Emerald Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilliant cut center diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930 Convertible Necklace in Platinum 64.33 Ctw in Aquamarine Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
is removable and is mount in bezel settings, with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, with 1.80 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1880 s Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by demantoid garnet and old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.30 carat
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 15.75 Carats Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Silver-Top Gold Flower Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
links. Four petal flower stations are geometrically stylized with single cut diamonds. Weighing
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Roman Malakov 5.92 Carats Total Baguette Round Diamonds By the Yard Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A versatile long necklace, showcasing a diamonds by the yard style of baguette cut diamonds with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Morganite Briole Platinum Diamond Necklace Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
"starburst" design, which in turn is connected to a chain of mostly bezel set diamonds. It's a very rare and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1890s 0.33 ct Emerald and 0.35 ct Diamond, 9 k White Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut emerald, bezel set in relief within a 9 k yellow gold setting. The pendant is embellished with
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier George L enfant Necklace 18Kt Gold 10.42 Cts of Burmese Rubies Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
emerald cut Diamonds, 1.62 carats, D color, VVS-1 clarity. Diamonds: All accented around, with a French
Category

1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Bar Style Pendant in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut emerald, ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina B Pearl Gemstones Collar Necklace Vintage Jewelry
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shaped cabochon emerald accented with diamonds, ruby and black onyx set in 18 karat yellow gold. The
Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
head. The three emeralds weigh .77ctw combined, and the two Mine Cut diamonds have a combined weight of
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Cabochon Multi Gemstone Diamond Dual Finish Wide Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 3.00ctw
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata 18k Rose Gold Woven Wide Collar Necklace Diamond Clasp
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.25ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - 1 Marquise Cut , 2 Emerald Cut - Bezel & Channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

2.36ct Aquamarine, 3.72ct Citrine, 2.10ct Amethyst Peridot and Pearl Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a claw set round faceted cut citrine, totalling 3.72Cts and a claw set emerald cut peridot
Category

Antique 1890s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom 14K White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Pendant 16.29TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
. Accent Stones: Six round brilliant-cut diamonds, each measuring approx. 2.30 mm in diameter, Total
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Art Nouveau Peridot Diamond 14K Gold Silver Antique Whiplash Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as pierced silver-topped whiplash motif centering an emerald cut peridot Weighing
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

18K Yellow White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
features an 18 karat yellow gold bezel set emerald cut blue topaz weighing approximately 2 carats with a bi
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Vinatge GIA Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Square Pendant Enhancer
Located in Miami, FL
. Displaying a prominent centered emerald-cut bezel set aquamarine weighing approx. 28.18 carats. Surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hungarian 29.50Ct Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
substantial pierced decorated, rectangular frame displays a stunning feature bezel set 29.50Ct emerald cut
Category

Early 2000s Hungarian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 2.49 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
2.49Ct step cut aquamarine is displayed in relief to the center of a rectangular, cut cornered bezel
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 3.95 Carat Topaz and 3.08 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is flanked to the upper border with a 0.85Ct Old European round cut diamond, bezel set. The
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.05 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-loaded clasp to the reverse. This emerald cut sapphire and diamond pendant has been independently tested
Category

1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier 1950 s Multi-Gem Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Lovebirds Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
orangy red Accented by pierced fanning tails with diamonds prong set in platinum Round brilliant cut and
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Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930 Convertible Pendant In Platinum 57.31 Ctw Aquamarine And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
center in a four-prongs setting, with 1 emerald rectangular faceted cut (26 x 20 x 15 mm) of a natural
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Gold Frame Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18kt white gold pendant features a 0.28ct emerald cut diamond surrounded by a double
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Convertible Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Gold with 10.48 Cts in Diamonds and Emeralds
By Muzo Emerald Colombia
Located in Miami, FL
used also in a necklace chain. Diamonds: Mount with 246 European round cut diamonds, with a combined
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist More Jewelry

Materials

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

Alexander 1.94 Carat Diamonds by the Yard 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite round & emerald cut diamonds by the yard necklace, with dangling diamonds. By Alexander
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Darling Phantom Gemini: Tsavorite Black Diamond Two-Faced Ghost Pearl Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
12.7mm 2 Brilliant Round Cut Black Diamonds: 0.06ct 2 Round Cut Tsavorite: 0.07ct 18K White Gold Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavorite, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

2.62 Carat Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
carat Ethiopian Opal, 0.05 carat Round cut emerald and 49 Round Diamonds in GH- I1 quality with 0.37 ct
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 14k Slide Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
diamond held within a bezel setting. The second slide, which is shield-shaped, features a bezel set
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.16 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
frame displays a feature bezel set emerald cut peridot. The sides of the pendant are plain and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Artist Palette Acrostic Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel set round cut gemstones spelling out "D-E-A-R-E-S-T" Diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Russian Amethyst Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This small Siberian amethyst pendant was made in Moscow in the 1930s. The emerald cut amethyst (11
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Vintage 1930s Russian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst

Rare Ethiopian Boulder Opal Pendant
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Designed by Steven Fox, this rare oval Ethiopian cabochon boulder opal is bezel set with round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

GIA 14.0ct Face Up Asscher Cut "Illusion" Pie-Cut Diamond Bezel Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Emerald Pie-cut or "Illusion" Diamond stud earrings will make your dream come true! This
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Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Chanel Logo Chain, Goosens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
cut bronze letters spelling "CHANEL" spaced with pate de verre ruby and emerald bezel set
Category

Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces

TEMPLE ST CLAIR Byzantine Heart Pendant In 22Kt Gold And 35 Ctw Rock Quartz
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
ring to wear in a chain or a necklace. Rock Quartz: Mounted in a bezel setting, with 1 fancy cabochon
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.33 Carats Total Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total, bezel-set in platinum. Surrounded by a double halo of round cut diamonds weighing 0.23
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Temple St Clair Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 27.98 Ctw In Diamonds And Gems
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mounted in bezel setting, with 8 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.20 carats, white
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1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Clip In 18Kt Gold Platinum With Gems And Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, fancy cut citrines and carved green tourmalines. It is fitted at the reverse with a mechanical
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, with 8 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 0.10 carats, white
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are rose cut, pear
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 1925 Pair of Dress Clips in Platinum with 11.54 Ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
European round cut of natural diamonds, 3.54 carats, white colorless F color, VS-1 clarity. Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage David Webb Ring 18k Gold Gemstone Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
important gemstones - diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire. The ring has wrap-around stylized snake
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage David Webb Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Enamel Tiger Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
set in platinum. The eyes on the enameled gold face are accented with bezel set cabochon emerald. The
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti St Petersburg Ring In Platinum With Carved Gems &
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
: Tutti-Frutti, Mughal, Art Deco. Collection: Saint Petersburg Diamonds: Mounted in multiples bezels and
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1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Temple St Clair Long Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 28.68 Ctw In Moonstones
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
butterfly push backs. Diamonds: Mounted in pave setting, with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.16 carats
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Temple St Clair Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 24.95 Cts Garnet Iolite
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (18 x 12 x 10 mm) of a natural vivid red garnet of 23.75
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TEMPLE ST CLAIR French Dangle Earrings In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Oval Carnelians
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
gemstones. Carnelians: Mounted in the center in bezels settings, with 2 oval cabochons cut (10 x 7 x 5 mm
Category

1990s Italian Classical Greek Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Temple St Clair Eternity Ring in Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With 2.34 Ctw Carnelians
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
patterns and embellished with thirteen natural earth mined carnelians. Moonstone: Mount in bezel settings
Category

Early 2000s Italian Revival Band Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

TEMPLE ST CLAIR Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 28.68 Ctw Tourmalines
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
pierced ears can be easily installed if they are need. Tourmalines: Mounted in bezel setting, with 2 oval
Category

1990s Italian Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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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