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Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.42ctw of bezel set emerald cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple yet versatile pendant necklace showcasing an emerald cut diamond approximately weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Three Bezel-Set Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 14k white gold necklace pendant with one emerald bezel set and two bezel-set brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Cabochon Emerald Bezel Diamonds Pear Emeralds 3.10 Carat Yellow Gold Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
emeralds weighing 1.20 The necklace features a central cabochon-cut Colombian emerald, expertly bezel-set
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Pendant Necklace with Five-Bezel Set Emerald and Diamond
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 14k white gold necklace pendant with 5 bezel-set brilliant cut round diamonds and round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

2.35tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut Bezel Set with Diamond Accent Gold Bail
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald & diamond accent pendant. The center stone carries an impressive 2.28-carat
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Five Pear Emeralds Diamond 1.35 Carat Bezel Set on 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Five Pear Emeralds Diamond Necklace, a stunning piece of fine jewelry that exudes
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace in White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Emerald and Pear Aquamarine cut: Light Greenish Blue Natural Diamonds: .04 carats Diamond cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Shaped Emerald and Diamond Lariat Gold Drop Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow gold trending lariat necklace pendant One emerald shaped emerald bezel set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

H H 0.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Pendant
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This eye-catching 0.50 carat Emerald cut diamond (E/VS1, GIA Cert. #2151345995) in an handmade 18
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Denise Roberge 22K Gold Bezel Diamond Emerald Large Open Heart Enhancer Pendant
By Denise Roberge
Located in Montclair, NJ
emeralds and diamonds that are neatly bezel set at one side of the heart. These round brilliant stones
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
cut, pave' set emeralds. Surrounded by a halo of 15 pave' set, round cut diamonds. With 4 round cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carats Calibre-cut emeralds bezel set weighing
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1990 s Large Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Suspended from a triple - chain of white gold,  this exquisite Natural Emerald and Diamond Pendant
Category

1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fan shaped settings each display a feature 18k yellow gold bezel set triangular step cut emerald, set
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

50 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Champagne Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Birmingham, AL
champagne diamonds and 1 round emerald. The necklace features a total of 283 round brilliant cut champagne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

3.98tcw Emerald Diamond Malachite Pendant 14K Gold Elongated Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
highlighted by a bezel-set, emerald-cut emerald. This pendant brings together vibrant color and craftsmanship
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold

Early Victorian Emerald Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Ornate Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an emerald cut emerald, bezel set in gold, weighing approximately 1.10 carats; bright viridian
Category

Antique 1850s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Marcus Co. Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Floral Drop Necklace
By Marcus Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamond bezel set in center of emerald Rose and single cut - weighing approximately 0.15 carat total Eye
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Lapis Lazuli Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
immaculately handcrafted floral motif profiles. Centered with a bezel-set round-faceted diamond, the pendant is
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Emerald Bead Necklace Channel Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
from that test. The cross is composed of 5 tapered baguette cut diamonds, 4 pear cut emeralds, and one
Category

Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Mughal Court Jeweled Necklace 21Kt Gold 32.55 Cts Diamonds Emerald Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
with 3.99 ounces (124.5 gm) of gold. Bezel set, with 163 rough faceted natural diamonds with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 24 Carat Diamond Oval Emerald 18 Karat Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
, oval cut, migrain bezel set of approximately 20.79 total carats, Connecting each precious emerald are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

17.5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Charm Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval and pear cut emerald pieces and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold 0.02 Ct Diamond and Emerald Cross Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.02 ct Diamond and Emerald Cross Necklace is made with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

0.64 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond "Sortina" Pendant on Chain in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamond in a classic emerald cut. The stone is at least 100 years old, taken from a rather fussy old
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

22.05 Carats Total Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Station Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, sparkling diamonds truly make this necklace shine on the neck. Oval cabochon shaped rubies, emeralds and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Shape Blue Sapphire and Two Diamonds Drop Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold necklace pendant Necklace measuring 16 inches long Emerald cut shape
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold .85 Carat Emerald .20 Carat Diamond Drop Necklace 17"
Located in Eagan, MN
move. It has 5 marguise bezel set emeralds. They are 5.5 x 2.5 mm and has 9 brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elephant Diamond Peal Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18k Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
, South Sea Pearl tops the elephant's head, measuring 15 mm. (13) round cut, prong set, diamonds add
Category

Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sugar Loaf Emerald Baguette Diamond 2.45 Carat Lariat Gold Drop Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
become an art Sugar loaf shaped Colombia emerald set in yellow gold bezel weighing 2.00 carats Four
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA F-SI1 5.0ct Face Up Emerald Pie-Cut "Illusion" Diamond 18k&Platinum Pendant
Located in New York, NY
on? The question can now be answered. This Impressive Emerald Pie-cut or "Illusion" Diamond necklace
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

ADL Italy 14K Yellow Gold 1.25 Carat Emerald .45 Carat Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
you move. It has 5 Pear bezel set emeralds. They are 5. x 3 mm and has 20 brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Diamond Gold Heart Shaped Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 The 14K yellow gold pendant is centered with a bezel-set emerald (approximately 2.85
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Stone Weight - 0.96 ct Stone
Category

2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Octagon Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone - Emerald Stone Weight - 0.75 ct Stone Shape - Octagon Stone Size - 5*5 mm Diamond size - 2 mm
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
-faceted diamonds and modified square-cut emerald and square and triangular-cut blue sapphires is crafted
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Dainty Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald and round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

9.02tcw 14K Natural Lapis Lazuli Emerald Diamond Halo Disk Pendant Medallion
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Emerald, Diamond, and Lapis Lazuli Pendant, a captivating masterpiece
Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
This incredible aquamarine necklace is a true treasure . The emerald cut aquamarine weighs 47.83
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Modern Diamond Emerald Pearl 18K Gold Double Halo Pendant Enhancer
Located in Miami, FL
different occasions, the inner halo is surrounded by (27) round-cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.85
Category

1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

1890 Antique Victorian Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel set Dutch cut diamonds totalling 0.52 carat. The emerald suspends and articulates from a bud and
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.80ct Sapphire, 1.80ct Ruby and 1.60ct Emerald Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel set cabochon cut sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, in an alternating pattern. The stunning yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

1980s Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
centrally set emerald cut amethyst measured to weigh approximately 13 carats. The perfectly cut rectangular
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Whimsical Mediterranean Coral Diamond Ruby Emerald Rooster Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, wing and legs are finely pave set with bright white and sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds where as
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

3.15tcw 14K Multi Gemstone Pendant, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Approx Weight: 0.55-carats Color: Green Clarity: Very Good Luster: Very Good
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...

"Special Delivery" 0.50 Carat Diamond Envelope Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes made this pendant to showcase the clean little emerald cut center diamond. Drawing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

FRENCH 1775 Enameled Cross of Saint Louis In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
-one natural earth mined gemstones such: Colombian green emeralds and rose-cuts diamonds. The pendant
Category

Antique 1770s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silve...

1980s 1.75 Carat Sapphire 1 Carat Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.75Cts. Four bezel set square cut emeralds ornament the inside corners of the cross design. Sixteen
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Temple St. Clair Dangle Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 122.64 Ctw Diamonds And Gems
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
pair of dangle-drop earrings en suite to this necklace. Diamonds: Mounted in bezel setting, with 12
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...

2.75 Carat Natural Aqua Antique Art Deco Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco aqua pendant necklace. Bright blue natural Aqua set in a handmade Platinum bezel and frame
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

6.0ct Face Up Emerald Cut "Illusion" Pie-Cut Diamond Bezel Earrings 18k Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Timeless 18k & Platinum 6.0ct Face Up Solitaire Diamond Drop Earrings in Emerald Cut shape. One
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Russian Egg Pendant 2.5ct Emerald Enamel 56 Gold 14K Silver/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
in Silver finished with Dark Red Enamel and is embellished with three pear-cut natural Emeralds 7.5
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Estate Large Diamond Blue Topaz Pendant Enhancer
Located in Miami, FL
centered with an emerald cut Fluorite of approx: 38.00cttw, bezel set, which is surrounded with 31 genuine
Category

Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Cartier Style Art Deco Necklace. Basket of Glass Flowers. 1930 s.
Located in University City, MO
; the pastes are bezel set. Here glass floral emeralds rise from a crystal encrusted urn. Baguettes and
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal

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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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This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems

If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.

A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

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

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.