Vacheron Constantin Rare Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Necklace and Earrings Set
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful necklace by Vacheron Constantin Rare and unique piece Made of 18K gold Fantasy chain with diamonds and 28 rubies with a total weigth of ca. 2.27ct Heart main piece with a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.57 carats, Tsavorite 1.55 carats and Diamond 0.10 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 2.69 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
3.70tcw 18K Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Choker - Peruvian Gold 750 Collar Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Natural sapphires and rubies are cut to precision, calibrated to perfection, and set alongside glistening diamonds that catch the light with every movement.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Diana M. 5.02 Ct. Natural Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT White gold 5.02 TS Natural diamond heart Belleropon gemlab certified report #R-202025118 with total 5.00 CTS diamonds around.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
16.15 Carat Pear-Shaped Ruby Drops and 22.10 Carat Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Pear-Shaped Rubies weighing a total of 16.15 carats, and Baguette and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 22.10 carats. 16 1/2 inch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Carnelian 18k Gold Cosmos Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Cosmos Drop Pendant from the Microcosmos Series is in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm, sophisticated color close to yellow gold. The Series ...
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
VR Jewels 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Charm Necklace Anniversary Present
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Charm Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Contemporary Heart-Shape Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Ruby Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold A refined display of timeless elegance, this Natural Ruby Halo Pendant Necklace is masterfully crafted in warm, lustrous 18K yel...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
.68 Carat Ruby and Diamond Floating Halo Necklace in White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully vivid, richly colored .68 carat red ruby sits center stage in this pretty 18k white gold pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Glamorous Ruby Diamond Flower Pendant Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Ruby Diamond Flower Pendant Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut ruby with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890's Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Pearl Gold Necklace 18K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Art Nouveau Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Target Necklace Circa 1890–1910 This exceptional necklace is an authentic Art Nouveau period jewel, distinguished by its refined openwork constr...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold IGI Certificate
Located in Viena, Viena
a precious little thing what do you want more a beautyful ruby of 0.64 ct, pigeon blood, with GIL certificate and diamond navette of 0.80 ct TCR / VVS, IGI report, 8,86x4,8x3.04 mm, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.30ct Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Moth Necklace, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1900s, comes this beautiful necklace, designed in the likeness of a moth. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, the moth is adorned with a collection of diamonds, rubies and...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.45 Carats Pear Deep Red Ruby & 0.10ct Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined classic with unmistakable warmth, this handcrafted pendant centers a 0.45‑carat pear‑cut deep red ruby whose vivid hue and exceptional clarity give it a luxurious, gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Luxury Ruby Strand Bead Necklace 16-inch with Diamonds 13.5 TDW
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Necklace Features 5 Rows of Briolette-Cut Ruby Beads Interspersed with 18k Yellow Matte Gold Spacers and X Motifs Length of Necklace = 16" (Includes additional 1" or so of adjustable...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.82 Ct Natural Oval Ruby & 5.27 Ct Diamond Line Necklace with Halo Stations 18K
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications * Item Code: SEN-53051 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Necklace * Style: Ruby and Diamond Line Necklace * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 15.03 Grams * ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier le baiser du Dragon Diamond Ruby Charm 18K 750 WG Certificate 2006
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2609020014 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: le baiser du Dragon Charm ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: Diamond / 1 Ruby / 750 K18 WG White Gold ■...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved No Heated Red Pink Ruby Green Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Necklace Information Style: Vintage Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 50 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald & Ruby Diamond Three Strand Pearl Collar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy statement collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k white and yellow gold and features a truly mesmerizing and happy green Colombian emerald bezel set at its center, decorat...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Necklace A large cabochon ruby drop weighing approximately 53 carats, with a rose cut diamond weighing approximately 1.58 carats set inside the ruby. Suspended...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Choker by Nikabell with Rubies, Tanzanites, and Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This vibrant masterpiece is a celebration of colors and luxury , exuding a sense of opulence and sophistication . Elevate your style with this mesmerizing piece , guaranteed to turn ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Owl Bird Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "21 Blue Sapphire 0.10 CT 14 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 31 Green Garnet 0.16 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 1 Turquoise 3.30 CT 18KR 7.20 GM (W...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
ME&RO 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart Necklace Size 18"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 18" Pendant Measurement: 24 mm * 17 mm Metal: Yellow Gold 750 Stone: 0.02 CT Color H-L Clarity SI1 - I1 and Ruby Hal...
18k Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby Cts 0.97 and Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Centered around a mesmerizing Sri Lankan emerald-cut ruby weighing 0.97 carats, set in radiant yellow gold, and surrounded by 14 dazzling round diamonds totaling approximately 0.28 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Kimora Lee Simmons 18k WG 3.60ct Diamond & 0.9ct Ruby Hello Kitty Necklace 17.5"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Hello Kitty Pendant Necklace Featuring 3.6 ct Full-cut Diamonds, 0.9 ct Rubies Accented by Oval-shaped Black Onyx and a Citrine Cabochon Total Carat Weight = Appx 4.5 carat...
Diamond, Ruby
GIA 4.97 ct UnHeated Cabochon Ruby Necklace Halo Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Unheated Ruby Cabochon Pendant with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace features a GIA certified Cushion Sugarloaf Double Cabochon Ruby with Purple-Red...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace in Platinum & 18K Featuring 1.90 Ct Heart Diamond, Yellow Pear & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Exhibiting an extraordinary trio of distinct gemstone shapes, this exquisite drop necklace is masterfully crafted in platinum and 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Nini Collection 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind cross-shaped pendant features a captivating design with vibrant red stones intricately set in a geometric pattern. The stones are bordered by shimmering accents, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$47,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 26.58 Carat Burma Ruby & 18.85 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to make a statement with this breathtaking IGI certified 26.58ct Ruby & 17.85ct Natural Diamonds Necklace in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A one-of-kind necklace done in 18K gold and pave set with approximately 4.80cttw in F-G color Vs1-2 round and baguette diamonds.
Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980S Sapphire Ruby Pearl 18K Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Precious Gemstone Pearl Statement Wedding Necklace Majestic statement necklace, exquisitely crafted from 18K yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$101,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique 24.21 Carat Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous large ruby diamond pendant necklace. Intense fiery red, high luster, cushion faceted, 24.21 carats natural ruby mounted in high profile with yellow gold eight knife prongs,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Pink Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond 14k pink gold Pendant Necklace, Circa 1990
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k pink gold necklace with an 14k pink gold pendant set with ruby, sapphire and brilliant cut diamond. 0.20ct - F/G - SI - 45 cm long necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide size o...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Intricate and captivating, our Burmese Ruby and Blue Sapphire White Gold Necklace is a testament to nature's treasures.
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Emerald Ruby and Diamond Cascade Gold Link Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Gold Link Cascade Statement Necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Necklace Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond necklace and earrings set is constituted by faceted rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especially cut from larger heated Mozambique rough to obtain the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.47 Carat Ruby 0.10 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.47 carat ruby and 0.10 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse vintage ruby jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
LALAoUNIS Vintage Snake Torque Necklace 18K Rose Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond 1980s
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lisbon, PT
LALAoUNIS Vintage Snake Torque Necklace in 18K Rose Gold with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds, Greece, 1980s/1990s.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Elegant Pear Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant necklace featuring a 0.39 carat pear-cut ruby set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
A timeless ruby pendant designed to bring a touch of colour and brilliance to every look. A vivid 0.82 ct ruby takes centre stage, surrounded by 0.18 ct of round diamonds and set in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amwaj 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace with Diamonds and Ruby
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Unique, floral, chic 18K rose gold necklace by Amwaj Jewelry with round shape diamonds which are perfectly, delicately set with Ruby to make a perfect assemble for this necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Burma Ruby Heart Shape Cut Diamonds Halo 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Embrace the refined beauty of this exquisite gemstone heart-shape pendant necklace. Crafted with solid 18K gold and intricate detailing, the necklace features the highest-quality fa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.06ct Burma Ruby 1.40ct Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold pendant necklace. The pendant is centered with a lovely cabochon Burma ruby that weighs approximately 5.06ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Burma Ruby Diamond Halo 18K Two Tone Gold Necklace & Earring Set
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified oval cut Burma Ruby and Diamond halo necklace and earring set. Mounted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
149ct Ruby Mother of Pearl Collar Choker Necklace 15.69ct Diamond 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Perfume Bottle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Perfume Bottle Marked: Van Cleef & Arpels NY 9407 18K Approximate Dimensions: 6 cm (Hight) 1 cm (Diameter) 20.8 grams i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 2.50 Carat Ruby 4.70 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian ruby and diamond necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Necklace in 18 Carat 18 KT Gold Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Drop necklace in 18k white and yellow gold, rubies and diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
1.18 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Cross Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 1.18ct Ruby & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18KT White Gold Ruby & Diamond Necklace RDN005 IIJE
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luminous 18KT white gold, this elegant necklace showcases a captivating combination of vibrant color and refined brilliance. Featuring 0.94 carats of natural oval-cut rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 50.19 Ct Ruby & 3.06 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious tennis necklace features 71 emerald cut rubies totaling 50.19 carats set in 18K solid yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Rubellite Flower Pendant and Brooch
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Enchanted Garden Collection. Step into a world of delight and magic, where flowers burst into bloom in a spectacular display of colourful gemstones and floral splendour. Inspired by ...
Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
3.02 Carats Ruby & 0.83 Carats Diamond Chain Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Chain Necklace in 18K Rose Gold studded with mix cut Ruby pieces.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking. The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Top quality of ruby that is deep red and sparking use 8.67 ct, Diamond H VS quality 0.18 ct.It comes with necklace that can adjust form 14-19 length inches.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 18k Bird Pendant Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond
Located in Fairfield, CT
French 18k Bird Pendant Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond This vintage pendant is made in 18K yellow gold and depicts a bird flying beside an open birdcage. The bird features ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Burma Unheated Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
1.01Ct Burma Unheated Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18k solid gold *Note: The gemstone has a surface-reaching inclusion that is not visible to the naked eye. Features: Main Gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA-Certified Pigeon’s Blood Ruby Cts 0.83 and Round Diamond Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is surrounded by 18 dazzling round diamonds totaling 0.11 cts. This necklace is set in 18k white gold, weighs 0.70 grams, and is elegantly suspended from an 18k white gold chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking. The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Crossover Triangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Crossover Pendant Necklace Style: Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Details: Cross-over pendant fe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
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.