Pradera Jewels 18k Rose Gold Necklace With Diamonds and Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k rose gold necklace with a total weight of 51.08 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 14.26 carats, and rubies with a total weight of 36.40 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diana M. Custom 2.50 Cts. Rubies & Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt rose gold early 19 antique pendant containing 1.50 cts of rubies and 1.00 cts of round diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, 18k
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant in 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant in 18k White Gold Necklace A refined vintage pendant necklace crafted in 18k white gold, featuring a striking arrangement of princess-cut natu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.54 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.49 ct. Total lenght is chain 42 cm. Please...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Two-tone Gold 9 Pearl Strand, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This necklace features nine strands of luminous white pearls elegantly interspersed with polished 18K yellow gold beads and vibrant ruby accents, all secured by a pave diamond white ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3.65ct Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Cultured Pearl Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An elegant necklace in 18K yellow gold, featuring a single strand of lustrous cultured pearls accented by diamond-set gold rondelle spacers throughout.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Two Tone Diamond and African Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone Diamond and African Ruby Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Appraised Ruby Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold 1.22ctw Pear Ruby New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Indulge in luxury with this stunning 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Featuring a magnificent 1.22 carat natural pear-shaped ruby and a sparkling 0.05 carat G VS1 natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.1 Grams Gemstones: 1 pear ruby, 3 square and 1 marquise sapphire, 2 round emeralds Pendant Measurements Including ...
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Necklace, 1.5ct & 3.8ct Gemstones
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Necklace is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Cts 62.10 and Diamond Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This necklace is adorned with small pearls along the chain and 12 pearls at the ends of the ruby beads.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Cultured Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Each panel centers an oval cabochon ruby within a pavé-set diamond frame, all mounted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace Diamond Beads & Natural Red Rubies are used to embellish a delicate necklace ,everything fluidly flowing among one another, their ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$23,831 / item
Baguette Ruby 18K Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your jewelry collection with this elegant Baguette Shape Ruby Diamond Statement Necklace crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Modern 18K Gold Necklace with Rubies and Diamond Pavé Bow Motif
Located in Roma, RM
A continuous row of vivid rubies follows the curve of the necklace, introducing rich color and visual depth, while diamond pavé accents along the openwork gold framework add refined ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
68 Carat Burma rubies and diamond Necklace 18k Yellow gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Luxurious Necklace: A Symphony of Sparkle and Elegance Elevate your jewelry collection with our Exquisite Necklace, a true masterpiece of artistry and elegance. This stunning piece i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Rose Gold Necklace With Diamonds and Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k rose gold necklace with a total weight of 30.62 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 6.91 carats, and rubies with a total weight of 41.13 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Gold Chain: 16" Weight: 3.50 grams Pendant: 16mm wide x 14mm high Diamond: 8 round brilliant diamonds, carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning 18K White Gold Ruby 1.03ct & Diamond 0.71ct Necklace
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Necklace is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning 18K White Gold Ruby 0.63ct & Diamond 0.18ct Necklace
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Necklace is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,102Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Cushion Shape Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This pendant necklace is made in 18K rose gold. It features a cushion shape pendant with 9 round cut, center rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Gold Chain: 16" Weight: 3.70 grams Pendant: 16mm wide x 14mm high Diamond: 8 round brilliant diamonds, carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
17.3 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Retro Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This retro style choker necklace is made from 18-karat white gold. The necklace features a total of 17.30 carats of baguette-cut rubies, complementing the rubies are 0.44 carats of d...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Monete Very Rare Diamond And Ruby Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The coin is framed in 18k yellow gold and platinum and suspended from a substantial yellow gold curb-link necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Ruby and Diamond Link Necklace in 18k Gold, India, 6.50ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This refined necklace features an alternating pattern of dazzling white diamonds and vivid p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$18,727Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace 18K Gold With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates modern jewelry masterpieces suitable for everyday li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Stunning 18k Gold Mozambique Ruby & Baguette Diamond Necklace, 29.71ct
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 18-carat gold and features a Mozambiqu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cluster Diamond and Ruby Round Convertible Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Attached to a cable link chain with two bezel set diamonds and two 18K white gold gemstone beads. The necklace is 16.5 inches long.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold With Oval Ruby and Natural Diamond Teardrop Smile Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Oval Ruby and Natural Diamond Teardrop Smile Necklace Elevate your style with this exquisite 18k gold necklace, featuring a delicate teardrop smile design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian 18 karat white gold necklace with a central cabochon ruby drop of 15 carat, with diamonds for a total of 2.4 carat and additional rubies for a total of 4.2 carat / Ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.25ct Ruby and diamonds stud earrings and pendant necklace set in 18k gold.
Located in London, GB
2.25ct Ruby and diamonds stud earrings and pendant necklace set in 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A showstopping statement necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, centered around an impressive 7.00-carat oval-cut sapphire framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds. This luxur...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,714Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is all diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.35 ct. Total lenght is chain 42 cm....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Floral Necklace in 18K White Gold, 1970s
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Ruby and Diamond Floral Necklace in 18K White Gold, 1970s Created in the 1970s, this luxurious and highly impressive 18 karat white gold necklace is designed as a series of brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Fringe Necklace Description: This elegant fringe necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and features a delicate, lace-like lattice design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and 7.13 Carat Ruby Choker Necklace - 15 inches
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18K white gold necklace features 7.13 carats of vibrant rubies and 7.50 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Parrot Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies & Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Parrot Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies & Sapphires 16 Diamonds - 0.09 CT 58 Green Garnets - 0.58 CT 12 Orange Sapphires - 0.07 CT 3 Pink Sapphires - 0.02 CT 2 Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Newly Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Horse Shoe Design Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Newly Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Horse Shoe Design Necklace In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold Necklace by Nikabell with Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From spring collection, a very colorful necklace with a magnificent design, so original and refined, in 18k gold with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Necklace with 3.00 Mozambique Ruby & 4.70ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold with a Natural Mozambique Ruby of 3,00 carats, spectacular vibrant red color , fine quality, perfect pear cut, and dazzling natural Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Butterfly Necklace with long chain with Diamonds, Rubies and 18K Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, Ruby & 18K Gold Butterfly Necklace Butterfly Collection... everyday wearable botanical pieces Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches alw...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$8,424Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Princess Cut Ruby Decorated Amazing Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16 grams. Totally is diamond 3 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs. Totally is ruby about 6.20 carat. Totally lenght is chain 50 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This estate necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a refined linear design set with luminous mother-of-pearl panels.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,000
Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Necklace A necklace with 43 oval-cut rubies separated by round-cut diamonds set in a floral motif Approximately Measures: 16" long Metal type: 18 Karat gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,650Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.50 ct. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
High Jewelry Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary high-jewelry necklace crafted in platinum and 18K yellow and white gold, showcasing 25 rich cabochon rubies totaling approximately 51.00carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace 9 Abalone Shells 1.29 CT 60 Fancy Diamonds 0.45 CT 2 Rubies 0.25 CT 18 K Rose Gold 7.28 GM The Abalone Shell Represen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k African Ruby and Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate any outfit with our stunning 18k African Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace. Crafted in 18k white gold, this necklace features a 17.5 inch chain and a dazzling 1.75 inch penda...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,590Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold 15.5ct Natural Ruby and Diamond Tennis Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold studded with square cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
7.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Necklace Graceful Modern Jewelry 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Necklace Graceful Modern Jewelry, 18K White Gold Ruby Weight: 7.12 carats Diamond Weight: 4.98 carats This stunning 18K white gold necklace features 7.1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold Flower Pendant Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
With a total weight of 3.7 grams, this piece is both lightweight and luxurious, perfect for daily wear or special occasions. A timeless blend of ruby and diamonds in a graceful gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold Burmese Ruby Cts 0.62 and Diamond Cts 3.63 Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This tassel ruby diamond necklace glimmers with 70 round diamonds (0.57 cts), 100 baguette diamonds (2.70 cts), 1 princess cut diamond (0.04 cts), and 8 pear-shaped diamonds (0.32 ct...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,522Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.50 ct. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$39,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
20.5 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
20.5 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace in 18K Gold studded with leaf cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 6.60ct Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
A breathtaking display of vintage elegance, this exquisite ruby and diamond necklace cascades in a delicate draped design. A total of 6.60 carats of vivid, oval cut rubies sits on di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 46.20 carats with Diamond 4.55 carats Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 40.0 cm Total Weight: 54.75 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold and silver. This elegant vintage pendant depicts a butterfly with outstretched wings, its body adorned with a cushion-cut emerald and five cushion- an...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bar Necklace.
Located in San Francisco, CA
WOW!!! I LOVE this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Necklace! Perfect on it's own, or stacked with other pieces, it really brings some antique drama to any outfit.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Pendant/Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond and Ruby Pendant/Necklace 18K White Gold. 18” Cable Chain 0.85 carats Total Weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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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.