18 Karat White Gold, Diamond and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white gold necklace with seven hanging Freshwater Pearls. Each Pearl is accented with a bezel set Diamond. The Pearls hang from a four strand necklace held with a Diamond en...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Jose Hess Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite necklace by acclaimed jeweler Jose Hess is a true showstopper. The centerpiece is a breathtaking 1.58 carat natural Burmese ruby, renowned for its highly coveted "pige...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Leaf Style Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any qu...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 17" Black Diamond(80.00CT) Cleopatra Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic and undeniably elegant vintage Cleopatra necklace, masterfully crafted in 18 karat white gold. Designed to contour the neckline with regal presence, this 17-inch statement...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.69 Carat Round and Baguette Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold Flower Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Necklace Wearable Length: 18" Pendant:17.5 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14K Stone Type:0.69 CT G SI1 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 3 Grams Condition: New Stock Nu...
Diamond
Important Natural Burmese Oval Cut Sapphire Round Cut Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Surround yourself with the utmost in luxury and elegance with this Natural Burmese no heat oval cut sapphire and round cut diamond platinum necklace. With 38 velvety deep blue sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,250Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16.5" Black Diamond(29.00CT) Bead Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A striking and authentic vintage piece, this 16.5-inch strand showcases the bold elegance of round faceted black diamond beads, each reflecting a deep, velvety brilliance. Evenly sp...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
CHAUMET Liens Cœur Pendant Necklace, 18k White Gold, Diamonds, 2010
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
CHAUMET Liens Cœur pendant, in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent condition, has just been lightly polished. Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.5 cm. Diamond weight: 0.20 carats. Tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16.75" White Diamond(8.17ct) Drop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18K yellow gold rosary-style drop necklace measures 16.75 inches and features natural white faceted diamond beads delicately spaced along an 18K yellow gold chain. The c...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,796Sale Price|37% Off
18" Natural Brown Diamond (145.00ct) Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rich, earthy elegance meets radiant sparkle in this brown diamond bead necklace. Each faceted diamond catches the light beautifully, complemented by 14K yellow gold spacer beads and ...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Natural Brown and Grey Diamond(7.00ct) Necklace in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully balanced rosary necklace features a harmonious mix of round faceted grey diamond beads and oval faceted brown diamond beads, offering soft contrast and natural depth...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18.75" Natural Brown Diamond (40.00ct) Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rich, earthy elegance meets radiant sparkle in this brown diamond bead necklace. Each faceted diamond catches the light beautifully, complemented by 14K white gold spacer beads and a...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Natural Brown Diamond(30.00ct) Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant rosary-style necklace features round, faceted brown diamond beads, each one carefully selected for its natural warmth and subtle sparkle. Every diamond is individually h...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 19.5" Natural Brown Diamond (24.00ct) Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This refined station necklace features faceted brown diamond beads spaced gracefully along an 18K white gold chain. Each diamond is hand linked using 18K white gold wire, allowing th...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Flower Cluster Drop Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The beautiful and whimsical nature of this necklace makes it a truly standout piece. This gorgeous piece features a beautiful flower design pendant crafted in 14k white gold. The pen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16.5"-18.5" Salt & Pepper Diamond Slice (8.00ct) Necklace in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
A refined balance of texture and brilliance, this vintage-inspired necklace features natural salt and pepper diamond slices, each uniquely bezel set in warm 14K yellow gold. The orga...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Diamond Drop Pendant in Platinum Necklace, circa 2003
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The diamond Jazz pendant necklace from Tiffany & Co. is stunningly simple, yet impressively elegant. This is one of those necklaces that you will never want to take off! Featuri...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold 0.09 Ct Diamonds 2.90ct Invisible Set Pink Sapphires Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Necklace Wearable Length: 16" Pendant:14 mm * 18 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14K Stone Type:Diamonds 0.09 CT G VS2 2.90 Ct Natural Pink Sapphire Hallmarks: 14K Total Wei...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
$2,171Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Pink Tourmaline Round Link Diamond Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14K white gold and features 50 round cut diamonds weighing 0.30 carats. With seven round links of 56 pink tourmalines weighing 4.48 carats. All stones are pr...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold
Modern Gold 37 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond & Blue Sapphire Italian Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning ladies 18k White Gold Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace made in the Province of Alessandra, Italy. The sapphires are Sri Lankan material and custom cut to...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,464Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 0.15ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A delicate treasure from one of the most iconic names in luxury, this Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace embodies understated elegance and timeless appeal. Craft...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Fancy Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace TDW = 10.27 ct
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique 14k White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Features Unique, Elaborate Designs Including Invisible Set Princess Cut (7.77 ct) Diamonds, Pave Set Round Diamonds, and a Singl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Smoky Quartz Square Shaped Necklace & Double Halo Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14k yellow gold cushion shape necklace with round faceted natural white diamonds weighing a total of 0.13 carats, round faceted natural brown diamonds weighing a total of 0.37 carats...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Art Deco Butterfly Pendant with Rubies and Diamonds, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant two-tone butterfly pendant is crafted in 14K white gold and adorned with vibrant gemstones. The butterfly’s eyes feature two medium pink rubies, adding a soft yet striki...
Ruby
$13,596Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16.25" White Rose-Cut Diamond(6.92ct) Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A timeless vintage treasure, this 18K yellow gold 16.25" necklace features a delicate strand of natural white rose-cut diamonds, each one individually linked to create an elegant, fl...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,350Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Greenish Blue Diamond(1.50ct) Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A rare and authentic vintage treasure, this 16-inch necklace is handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features hand-linked diamond beads, each individually wrapped in fine 18K gold...
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18.5" Yellow Diamond (20.00ct) & Tahitian Pearl Necklace in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and richly distinctive, this vintage necklace features graduated natural yellow diamond faceted beads culminating in a single warm grey Tahitian pearl drop at the center. The...
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16.25" Natural White Diamond(1.50ct) Heart Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A charming vintage 14K yellow gold necklace featuring a delicate heart-shaped pendant accented with seven natural white diamonds. Suspended below the heart is a beautiful white diamo...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$8,100Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" White Diamond(5.87ct) Briolette Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18K yellow gold necklace features 21 natural pear-shaped diamond briolettes, each beautifully faceted to create exceptional sparkle and fluid movement along the neckline...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Diamond Solitaire Pendant. 14k White gold wheat necklace
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Style: Minimalist Wonderful dainty solitaire diamond pendant necklace. Condition: Shows no visible signs of wear. 3mm diamond 0.10ct co...
White Gold
$4,500Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Natural Greyish Brown Diamond(9.00ct) Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and quietly radiant, this vintage 18" station necklace is crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with 9.00 carats of natural greyish brown diamond oval faceted beads. Each d...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 25.6 grams. Totally is diamond 3.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 2.60 ct. Total lenght is chain 47...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 17.5" Natural Yellow Diamond(25.00ct) Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Radiant and richly hued, this vintage 17.5" necklace features a luminous strand of natural yellow diamond faceted briolettes totaling approximately 25 carats. Each briolette is indiv...
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,985Sale Price|34% Off
14 Karat "Diamonds and Pearls by the Inch" Necklace
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat "Diamonds and Pearls by the Inch" necklace, containing 14 round full cut diamonds of good quality weighing .52cts. and 15 8.5-9.0mm pearls necklace is 40 inches long and ca...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 14 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 14 diamond pave Alhambra motifs 16mm each VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 5.45ct...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous, Unique 18K White Gold Chain Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 1 CTW
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful, Unique 18k White Gold Chain Diamond Pendant Necklace Features Large Round Solitaire Bezel-Set Diamond Pendant Weight of Solitaire = 1.00 ct Color: H - 1 Clarity: I1 Accent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
14k OTC 5 diamond Journey Pendant and necklace. 0.23ctw of diamonds on a 14k
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Pendant width: 6 Millimeters; Pendant height: 14 Millimeters; Necklace length: 18 Inches 5 diamond est 0.23ctw 1.6mm 1.8mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 2....
$3,150Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Natural Black Diamond (33.20ct) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant vintage black diamond rosary necklace, composed of faceted natural black diamond beads. Measuring 18 inches in length, the necklace is meticulously hand-linked with 14K ye...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,150Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18.25" Natural Black Diamond (24.00ct) Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant vintage black diamond rosary necklace, composed of faceted natural black diamond beads. Measuring 18.25 inches in length, the necklace is meticulously hand-linked with 14K...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 20" Black Diamond (90.00 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bold, elegant, and effortlessly modern, this vintage necklace features natural black diamond beads in a combination of faceted round and faceted oval shapes, individually hand linked...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 17.25" Natural Yellow Diamond Cube(10.00ct) Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Radiant and effortlessly sophisticated, this vintage necklace features natural yellow diamond cubes in a beautifully graduated arrangement, individually wire wrapped and hand linked ...
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,996Sale Price|27% Off
16"-18" Natural White Diamond(6.02ct) Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A refined essential with effortless sparkle. This delicate 18K white gold necklace features faceted white diamond beads hand-wrapped in 18K white gold wire and spaced gracefully alon...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
This extraordinary necklace is a true celebration of nature's most exquisite treasures, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with dazzling diamonds and a magnific...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
16.75" Natural Yellow and Purple Diamond (19.00ct) Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A strand that celebrates raw elegance and golden warmth. This necklace features rustic yellow and purple faceted round diamond beads, each with unique inclusions and a soft glow that...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
14 Karat White Gold 0.20 Carat Diamonds 8.45 Carat Briolette Sapphires Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Necklace Wearable Length: 18" Pendant:28 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14K Stone Type:Diamonds 0.20 CT G VS2 - 8.45 Ct Natural Sapphires Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 6.8 G...
Diamond, Sapphire
18k Gold "Speak No Evil" Diamond Monkey Pendant W/Necklace by Lorraine Schwartz
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful "Speak No Evil" 18k Gold Monkey Pendant + Necklace With Diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz. Features a Combination of Both White and Yellow Diamonds. Total Diamond Weight: 2.4 C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace, 85.80ct
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold features 15 Oval Cabochon Emeralds graduating in size totaling 85.80 carats Deep Green color GIA Certified with F1 Clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT YG Necklace with Diamond 8.25CT's, Amethyst 32.54Ct., Peridot 37.07Ct.
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An important necklace beautifully designed with alternating oval Amethyst and Peridot stones . Each oval stone is set in a yellow gold and Diamond bezel setting. Connecting the ston...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16.25" White and Black Diamond(7.00ct) Briolette Necklace in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18K white gold necklace features an elegant arrangement of 15 natural diamond beads, alternating between 8 white diamonds and 7 black diamonds for a striking, balanced c...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,700Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Natural White & Black Diamond(8.50ct) Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Striking in contrast and elegant in design, this vintage 16" necklace is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with 8.50 carats total weight of natural black and white diamond ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Baiser Du Dragon Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301817 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2005 Model N3020300 Serial Number 73**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.87ct approx Weight 8.52 g Lengt...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage 16" Natural Brown Diamond(3.56ct) Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A warm, luminous take on a classic silhouette, this vintage 16" necklace is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with 3.56 carats of natural brown diamond briolettes. Eac...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
115.48ct Rose Quartz & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Large Pear Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Finely crafted in 18 carat rose gold, this striking pendant necklace is centred with an impressive pear shaped cabochon rose quartz, beautifully complemented by an elegant diamond se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Hypnose Diamond White Gold Chain and Silk Cord Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold And Black Silk Cord Diamond Hypnose Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds G color, VVS1 clarity total weight approx. 4ct This necklace comes w...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,250Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Natural Yellow Diamond(24.00CT) Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A radiant and authentic vintage necklace, this 18-inch strand features natural yellow diamond round faceted beads, glowing with warm golden brilliance and subtle sparkle. Each bead i...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nathalie Jean 3.05ct Diamond 18kt Gold Suite Birmane Transformable Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
« Writing jewellery »: it is the best way to understand the Suite Birmane, a small series of contemporary unique piece necklaces that can be read as gem-like phrases, composed from t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Plique-à-jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Flower Necklace
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira Collection, plique-à-jour enamel flower necklace, with sky blue plique-à-jour enamel flowers, and green plique-à-jour leaves, with old-cut and eight-cut diamonds and three la...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
$7,500
Kunzite Necklace
By Cayen Collection
Located in Carmel, CA
Kunzite is a beautiful crystal, pure in energy and joyful in nature. In palest pink to light violet hues, it is a Stone of Emotion, opening and connecting the heart to the mind and s...
Diamond, Kunzite, 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.