10k Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K white gold, and adorned with a 1/2 carat round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K yellow gold, and adorned with a 1/2 carat round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/2 carat round brilliant-cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10k Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,001Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Station Diamond Necklace '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features six (6) round brilliant diamonds stations bezel set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Center Gemst...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,001Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Bezel Station Diamond Necklace '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features six (6) round brilliant diamonds stations bezel set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Center Gemst...
Diamond, White Gold
$827Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel set diamond necklace, Floating diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, 14k gold, Dainty diamond necklace trio diamond necklace, floating diamond, bezel necklace, weddin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$925Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel set diamond necklace, Floating diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, 14k gold, Dainty diamond necklace trio diamond necklace, floating diamond, bezel necklace, weddin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold
20.00 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Bezel Set Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold featuring Round Brilliant and Tapered Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 20.00 carats, H-I color, VS1-VS2 clarity. 15 1/2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3.40ctw Round Diamond Bezel Set 1/2 Way Round Tennis Necklace.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 3.40ctw Round Diamond Bezel Set 1/2 Way Round Tennis Necklace.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,520Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Diamond by Yard Chain Necklace
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Italian made diamond by the yard chain necklace set in 14K white gold. The stones are set in a bezel one inch apart. The total length of the necklace is 16 inches. The total diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2 Cts E VS1 Heart Diamond Bezel Set Halo Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded E color and VS1 clarity, beautifully set in a refined bezel setting and surrounded by a delicate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 16" - 14k Round .45ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .45ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I1 Total Carats: .45ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1/2 Carat Round Diamond 14K Rose Gold Bezel Set Open Circle Designer Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A striking addition when worn on its own, this diamond pendant makes a stunning impression. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat Rose gold and features Round Brilliant 72 white diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold 2.0 Cttw Bezel Set Blue Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the allure of this exquisite necklace, where glamour meets sophisticated charm. At the heart of this piece is a mesmerizing 2.0 carat blue diamond, naturally sour...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS & GIA Certified 2 Ct Vivid Red Unheated Ruby Heart Bezel Set Necklace in 18K
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined necklace showcasing a 2.01 carat natural ruby, exquisitely cut in a romantic heart shape and set in a smooth bezel mounting crafted in 18K yellow gold. The cle...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M.Custom 49.50 Carat Bezel Set Diamonds By The Yard 55" Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 55" bezel set diamond necklace featuring 2 layers of 49.50 cts round diamonds 166 stones 0.30 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold
10K White Gold Bezel Set Princess Diamond 3 Stone Kite Shape Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 10K White Gold • Average Gram Weight: 2.07 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: H-I, Count: 1, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Bezel, Shape: Princess, Total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Round Bezel Set Diamond and Ruby Station Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning chain station necklace features alternating diamond and ruby bezel stations set in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
55 Carats Certified Soothing Green Emerald & 2 Carats Diamond Stunning Necklace
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This magnificent 55 Carats Certified Soothing Green Emerald & 2 Carats Diamond Stunning Necklace in 18K gold is an awe-inspiring masterpiece of haute joaillerie, radiating serene lux...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 16 1/4" -14k Round .35ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarity: I1 Total Carats: 0.35ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Flat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Pear 4.80 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
The pear cut maximizes the color display of each stone while the pointed tip and rounded base create that perfect teardrop silhouette that makes each drop so elegantly wearable. Dia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.88CT Round Brilliant Bezel Set Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
0.88CT Round Brilliant Bezel Set Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold Put the spotlight on timeless elegance with this 14K white gold diamond pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel Necklace 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Finished with a 16-inch chain, this necklace offers timeless elegance with contemporary appeal. --- Details: Center Diamond: 2.00 carats Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Color: F Clarity:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Bezel Necklace - 14k Round .70ct GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI1 Certified by: GIA Report Number: 7516509258 Total Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4 Carat Tension Set Colombian Emerald & Diamond Chocker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Natural emerald and diamond choker necklace in 18k gold. Fixed with a textured polished finish, channel tension setting, and box closure with double safety clasps. A natural gem and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1/2 Ct Asscher Cut Natural Diamond Square Pendant Bezel Set 14K Solid Gold SI GH
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Metal Type: 14K Gold, Please let us know your gold color preference through inbox message Total Diamond Weight & Pendant Overall Size: 1/2 ct - 4.5mm x 4.5mm Avera...
Diamond, Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Round Diamond Halo Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Strike a pose in this alluring diamond halo circle pendant necklace crafted of .925 sterling silver. This piece is a classic beauty, creating instant intrigue with a gorgeous center ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 2.50 Carat G VS2 Princess Diamond Half Bezel Necklace in 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting highlights the diamond’s fire and clarity. Finished with a 16-inch chain, this necklace offers timeless elegance with a modern edge. --- Detail...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Delicate Round Cut Bezel Set Diamond Station Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Quantity: 13 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.13 Diamond Clarity: SI-1 to I-2 Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Cut: Round Necklace Lengt...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Cushion Diamond East-West Bezel Necklace 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Finished with an 18-inch chain, this necklace offers versatile elegance for both everyday wear and special occasions. --- Details: Center Diamond: 3.00 carats Shape: Cushion Cut Col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat F/VS1 Pear Diamond East-West Bezel Necklace 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Finished with a 16-inch chain, this necklace offers effortless sophistication for everyday wear or special occasions. --- Details: Center Diamond: 2.00 carats Shape: Pear Color: F C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat F/VS1 Emerald Diamond East-West Bezel Necklace 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting highlights the diamond’s purity and timeless sophistication. Finished with a 16-inch chain, this necklace offers versatile elegance for both ev...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carats F/VS1 Heart Cut Diamond Bezel Necklace 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Finished with a 16-inch chain, this necklace offers refined elegance, perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions. --- Details: Center Diamond: 2.00 carats Shape: Heart Col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$622Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Three Diamond Station Necklace Bezel Setting Round Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three Diamond Station Necklace is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is ha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$700Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Gold Three Diamond Station Necklace Bezel Setting Round Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three Diamond Station Necklace is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is ha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
80 Ct Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace & With diamonds 18kt Gold 35" L
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 80 ct Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace With diamonds 18kt Gold 35 Inch long Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Simple yet elegant, t...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1/2 Carat Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Necklace comes with 16+2 inch double cable chain connected by bezel set diamonds and is secured with lobster clasp.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,750Sale Price|25% Off
2ct Large solitaire bezel diamond pendant necklace 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
What a lovely piece! Large 2 carats diamonds in bezel setting almost naked feel to this piece, like the diamond is just floating on your neck! Made with SI1 clarity diamond Light Bro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.24 CT Lab Diamond Bezel Lariat Y-Necklace Wedding Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
Effortless luxury, perfectly suspended — this 14K solid yellow gold lariat Y-necklace features 2.24 carats of bezel-set lab-grown diamonds floating along a whisper-fine chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Pear Shape .16 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This pear shaped necklace is a gorgeous statement on any neck! The double pear is an open design that has 24 glorious diamonds that are bezel set and alternate with a lovely gold bead.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Paperclip Necklace Diamond by the Yard 2 Ct.
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
White gold by the yard diamond necklace set on a paperclip yellow chain. The necklace is set on a bezel with 0.07 carat stones. The total weight is 1.75 Carats. The color of the ston...
Diamond, 14k Gold
16.45 Carat Diamond Mid Century Platinum Station Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Spectacular diamond bezel set long chain necklace. This stunning necklace is adorned with 78 round brilliant cut bezel set diamonds in a handmade platinum diamond chain. 58 In...
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a captivating flower-inspired open-style design pendant necklace adorned with a center of 0.73-carat cushion-cut Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, certified by GIA with an SI1 ...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.52 Carat Kunzite Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each oval kunzite is set in an intricately diamond-encrusted bezel, connecting the 14-inch necklace (7 inches on each side) in a graceful rhythm of soft pink and radiant white.
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold 6.86 CT Natural Asscher Diamond Bezel Tennis Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
A collector's triumph — this 14K solid yellow gold tennis necklace showcases 6.86 carats of natural asscher-cut diamonds in individual bezel settings, graduating elegantly to a brill...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold & Platinum 4.63ctw Bezel Diamond Large Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - VS2-SI2 Clarity - H-J Color Total Carat Weight: 4.62 (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold w/ Platin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 3.54 Ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
This natural emerald and diamond bezel drop fringe necklace presents 3.54 carats of individually bezel-set emerald-cut natural emeralds alternating with round brilliant diamond accen...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 4.10 Ct Pear Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Fringe Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
This pear-cut pink sapphire and diamond bezel fringe necklace presents 4.10 carats of individually bezel-set pear-cut pink sapphires alternating with round brilliant diamond accents ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.54 Ct Lab Diamond Multi-Shape Bezel Tennis Necklace 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
10.54 carats of lab-grown diamonds — optically, chemically, and physically identical to mined diamonds — set in full bezel mountings across a graduating multi-shape tennis necklace i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.93 Ct Diamond Illusion Bezel Tennis Riviere Necklace for Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
This diamond illusion bezel tennis rivière necklace harnesses that quality across every one of its continuous bezel links, creating a necklace that presents with the impact of a mult...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18k Gold 2.42ctw GIA Bezel Heart Emerald & Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning emerald and diamond pendant is newly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, heart cut genuine emerald stone neatly bezel set at the ce...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Ct D VVS1 Marquise Diamond East-West Bezel Necklace 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting highlights the diamond’s fire and purity. Finished with a 16-inch chain, this necklace offers timeless sophistication with a contemporary edge....
Diamond, 18k 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.
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.