Necklace and pendant with sapphire and single cut diamonds 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with a doublet sapphire and single-cut diamond up to 0.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - 44 cm long detailed description; the necklace is 44 cm long and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut Diamond Baguette Burst 14 K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Corielle
Located in New Hope, PA
The Lauren 14K Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace: A striking modern take on deco-era elegance, The Lauren makes a bold statement whether worn alone or as the centerpiece of a layered sta...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Sapphire Cabochon Set – Pendant Necklace PS 1.08ct, Earrings 0.60ct, 14K
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this elegant natural sapphire cabochon set, featuring both a pendant necklace and matching earrings designed in luminous 14K yellow gold. The nec...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A regal 14K yellow gold necklace centered around a richly saturated pear-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 4.34 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Sapphire and Diamond Chain Necklace in 14k Solid White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Sapphire and Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut blue sapphire and yellow sapphire with diamonds.
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold,...
Contemporary 14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a necklace and pendant combination made in 14k white gold with both diamond and blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace #21214
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace JAGi Certified- This stunning pendant necklace features two pearl cut natural blue sapphires and 93 round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.86ct Deep Teal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Halo Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Deep Teal Blue Oval Cut Sapphire And Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Halo Pendant. 1.86 Total carat. 1.80 Carat natural sapphire with a deep teal blue colour and an excellent oval c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
13.20Ct Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.20Ct Lab Created Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Necklace and pendant with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with sapphire 4.00 carat and brilliant cut diamond 0.15ct - F/G - VS/SI – 50 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 50 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Sapphire & Diamond Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K white gold, the necklace features a dragonfly with graduating bezel set round sapphire and diamond set wings, supported by a rolo chain with lobster claw clasp. 6 Sapp...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Heart Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 11.8 Grams Chain Length: 18" Pendant and Bail Length: 1.30" Heart Diameter: 1" x1" Diamond Count: 71 Round Br...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Sewickley, PA
A delicate white metal pendant necklace featuring a deep blue round-cut center stone framed by a halo of small sparkling diamonds. The pendant is designed in a graceful teardrop silh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.00ct Sapphire 1.50ct Diamond 14k Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant necklace is crafted in 14k white gold, stamped 14K for authenticity and quality.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Open Oval 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
14k solid rose gold pendant necklace set with round cut pink sapphires and baguette cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$850 / item
Sapphire and Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
Sapphire and Diamond Flower Necklace This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Availa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$850 / item
Dainty Sapphire And Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
Dainty Sapphire And Diamond Necklace This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Availa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Diamond and Sapphire Eye-Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
At first glance, this 14k gold necklace is reminiscent of an eye. Originally a Victorian era navette ring circa 1890, this piece was carefully converted into a necklace.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire and White Sapphire Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking 14K yellow gold necklace from the 1970s–1980s showcases a colorful array of approximately 35 carats of natural cabochon sapphires in vibrant shades of lavender, plum, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace 1980s 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Breathtaking 14K white gold choker style necklace circa 1980s!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker This gorgeous estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires and Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.30Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.30Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant pendant features a richly colored pear-shaped deep blue sapphire set in a warm yellow gold. The center stone is beautifully framed by a halo of diamonds, including a str...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
31.10Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
31.10Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Natural Oval Sapphires Weights: Approx. 28.90 Carats (57 Sapphires) Sapphire Measures: Approx. 5 x 4-9 x 4 mm To...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This tennis necklace features 17.50 ct of blue sapphires surrounded by 4.30 ct of round diamonds, G/H-VS/SI quality, set in 14K white gold. 14k white Gold Blue Sapphire =17.50cts D...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,964Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sapphire Diamond Cluster Floral Pendant Necklace 1.38 CTTW 14 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: • Metal: 14K White Gold • Gemstones: 6 Blue Sapphires (1.20 carats total) • Diamond: 1 Round Brilliant Cut (0.18 carats) • Total Weight: 2.48 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,722Sale Price / item|30% Off
Diamond Sapphire Floral Cluster Pendant Necklace 1.38 CTTW 14 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat white gold cluster necklace featuring 6 round Sapphires weighing 1.20 carats and a center diamonds, 0.18 carats. Available in All Diamonds. Necklace Version Available: Sing...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Linear Drop Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A graceful expression of refined luxury, this 14K White Gold necklace showcases a stunning linear drop pendant adorned with richly colored natural sapphires and sparkling diamonds — ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Quatrefoil Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Quatrefoil Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 14k White Gold This necklace is crafted in 14k white gold and features blue sapphires in a quatrefoil pendant design.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Omega Necklace 15.5"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' sapphire and diamond necklace with 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Necklace is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a pink sapp...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire Beads Cts 526.08 and Diamond Roundel Necklace with 14k Diamond Clasp
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Painstakingly crafted, this necklace has 526.08 carats of gorgeous sapphire beads, 50 diamond roundels, and 100 black agates.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.33ct Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 2.33ct Sapphires and Diamonds Necklace in 14k White Gold A captivating fusion of color and brilliance, this 14K white gold pendant features 14 fancy-shaped blue diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Double Leaf Asymmetric Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K White Gold Necklace with 5 Blue Sapphires 0.26 carat and 46 Round Diamonds 0.13 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alternating Round Sapphire and Diamond Bar Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold necklace with five round blue sapphires weighing 0.79 carat total and four round diamonds weighing 0.40 carat total.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Majestic Necklace with diamonds and sapphire in 14k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
The pear cut's graceful curves and exquisite facets create a captivating play of light, adding to the necklace's overall charm. Interspersed among the sapphires are thirteen dazzlin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 1.03ct Sapphires and 0.70ct Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1.03ct Sapphires and 0.70ct Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace Style: Curved Necklace Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Features 0.70 carat total of round bril...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.84 carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace 18"
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold pear shape blue sapphire and diamond necklace.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace #18859
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace JAGi Certified- This stunning pendant necklace features 16 round natural pink sapphires and 26 round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,616Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 13.7 grams. Diamond totally about 3.50 carat. Clarity is diamond H-I color and vvs-vs-s1.. Sapphire totally 1.70 carat. Totally chain is lenght 4...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,681Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K gold Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Diamond Marquise Blue Sapphire
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
14 K Gold Necklace Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace 0.17ct High Quality Diamond AAA Marquise 0.35ct Blue Sapphire Necklace OJDP35 This stunning necklace features 2.06 ct marq...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with sapphire and single cut diamonds 14k and 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with 14k gold pendant set with sapphire and single cut diamond up to 0.75ct F/G-VS/SI- 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.8...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
13.20Ct Lab Created Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.20Ct Lab Created Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold by Grosse Vintage
By Grosse
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold by Grosse Vintage This tremendous Vintage necklace, Sapphire necklace, Diamond necklace is made by Grosse company, Germany.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900 / item
Blue Sapphire And Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
Blue Sapphire And Diamond Halo Necklace Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.15ct Natural Diamond •...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$900 / item
Pear Pink Sapphire And Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
Pear Pink Sapphire And Diamond Necklace This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Ava...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,642Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.40 carat. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Dimention is sapphire 1.15 carat. Total le...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Alternating Prong Set Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Blue Sapphires: 63 round cut = 15.75cttw Diamonds: 126 round cut = 1.26cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Length: necklace measures 16.0” inche...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meira T. N11961/YS 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Layering Necklace
By Meira T
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Meira T N11961/YS 14K yellow gold necklace with 0.06 carat diamonds and 0.40 carat blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Smokey Quartz, Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate Natural Smokey Quartz, Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,270 / item
Teal Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
The Yuse Collection includes an assortment of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each meticulously crafted to highlight the captivating colors of the sapphires. The harmoniou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$40,000Sale Price|31% Off
17.68 Carat Blue Sapphire and 8.33 Carat Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
17.68 Carat Blue Sapphire and 8.33 Carat Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Weight: 17.68 carats Diamond Weight: 8.33 carats This elegant necklace is crafted in 14K whit...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14k Gold 1.51 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace 18" 14k Gold 1.51 TCW Certified $4,950 215426 MADE IN ITALY Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls!
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$950 / item
The Parrot Sapphire And Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
The “Parrot” necklace was inspired by the vibrant, exotic beauty of a parrot’s feather and its deep, lush tropical home. The designer sought to capture the lively spirit and rich col...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold 1.50ctw 18in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant sapphire and diamond necklace in 14kt white gold features a striking cushion cut very dark sapphire totaling approximately 1.50 carats, finished with a flat back for a s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,851Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Opal Sapphire Diamond Accent Necklace
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14K white gold and features an oval shaped opal weighing 9.20 carats.
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14K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Cluster & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace — 0.21 CTW, 16" Cable Chain, Layering Necklace, Graduation Gift Description Small but utterly impossible to ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
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.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.