Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Pink Tourmaline Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal giant 19 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. This necklace features genuine and high grade Robinson Egg Blue turquoises fr...
Turquoise, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18.5" Black Diamond(4.50ct) & Pink Opal Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet feminine, this striking necklace features natural black diamonds accented by six softly glowing pink opal oval beads, evenly spaced throughout the design for a beautifully b...
Black Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Natural Grey Diamond(8.50 Carat) Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully balanced 16" vintage necklace featuring alternating light and dark grey diamond faceted briolettes arranged in a graduated station-style design. Each briolette dangles ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Appassionata Necklace in 18 Karat Gold 70 Grams and Diamonds
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
A statement of true, classic elegance, this 18k Roberto Coin Appasionata Necklace with Pave Diamond Clasp (.16ctw), is from his signature collection. The interlocking ribbed gold lin...
Diamond, 18k Gold
17.5 Ct Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald & 5.7 Ct Diamond Necklace 14KYG
Located in New York, NY
EXACT 17.5 Carat Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald & 5.7 Carat Diamond Necklace 14 Karat yellow gold approximately 5.7 Carats of Diamond Necklace, Estate piece with Sugarloaf C...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
David Yurman Two Tone Cable Necklace in Silver & Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck, NY
David Yurman Metro Cable Diamond Necklace Sterling Silver 18K Gold Signed Designer: David Yurman Collection: Metro Signed: David Yurman Metal: Sterling Silver & Solid 18K Yellow ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Anita Ko 18k Gold Diamond and Emerald Elephant Pendant-Necklace on 14k Chain 25"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Anita Ko Elephant Pendant Necklace Featuring Diamonds and Emeralds Set in 18k Gold Chain is 14k Gold Length: 25 inches Pendant Dimensions: 1-13/16" x 1-1/8" Total Mass = 13...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 17.5" Natural Yellow Diamond(18.00ct) and Emerald Necklace in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
A 17.5" strand necklace featuring rustic yellow faceted round diamonds, accented by 10 faceted oval emeralds for rich contrast and color. Polished 14K yellow gold spacer beads are in...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Flower Pendant Necklace with 7 Bezel Set Round Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned 14K yellow gold necklace with 7 bezel set natural round diamonds weighing a total of 0.50 carats. Pendant is on a 16 inch yellow gold chain. Diamonds are I color, VS2/SI...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yvel 18KT Yellow Gold Diamond .47Ct Sapphires .42Ct Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
Rare organic pearls are Yvel's signature design. Cellini Jewelers NYC presents their 18 karat yellow gold necklace with 7 flat freshwater pearls. The 21" necklace is designed with a ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,700Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 24" Black Diamond (14.00ct) & South Sea Pearl Necklace in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14K yellow gold necklace features a refined alternating design of three baroque South Sea pearls followed by one round faceted black diamond bead. The combination create...
Black Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16.5" Brown Diamond (5.00ct) & Cultured Pearl Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and richly organic, this 16.5-inch necklace features a stunning arrangement of natural brown diamonds individually wire wrapped and linked entirely by hand in luxurious 18K w...
Pearl, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Giorgio Visconti Necklace
By GIORGIO VISCONTI 1
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Giorgio Visconti, Italy. Lock jewelry dates back to the Victorian era. Symblozing commitment and love, the romantic theme is timeless, and this fresh Italian int...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Natural White and Brown Diamond(10.00 CT) Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive 16" vintage necklace featuring alternating brown and white diamond faceted briolettes arranged in a delicate station-style design. Each briolette dangles along the chai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Hamsa Hand Evil Eye Diamond Pendant Necklace Gena Rowlands
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Hamsa Hand Evil Eye Diamond Pendant Necklace. This piece is absolutely exquisite, the large 44.6mm x 34.0mm Hamsa hand pendant features six-hundred twenty pave-set...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Natural Brown Diamond (7.50 Carat) Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This refined station necklace features faceted round brown diamond beads spaced gracefully along an 18K white gold chain. Each diamond is hand linked using 18K white gold wire, allow...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18" Natural Black Diamond (8.00 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This striking rosary-style necklace features a captivating mix of large and small round faceted black diamond beads, creating depth, contrast, and subtle movement along the neckline....
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Deco 18K Rose Gold 0.66tcw Diamond Bar Necklace with Round & Emerald Cuts
Located in Miami, FL
A refined fusion of modern minimalism and Art Deco glamour, this diamond bar necklace is crafted in 18K rose gold and set with two elegant rows of natural diamonds. The upper row spa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
40 Carat Natural Fancy Multicolored Diamond Bead Necklace in 18 Karat
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Simply elegant necklace featuring sparkling faceted multicolored diamond beads ( with green, pink and brown hues ) weighing 40 carats. Handcrafted in USA by a master jeweler in 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Extraordinary Estate Yvel Multi-Colored Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
The mesmerizing power of pearls is legendary. Pearls were and continue to be the most valuable of jewels- well documented in Royal portraits - Queen Elizabeth I, King Ferdinand V, In...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Antique Style Pendant Drop Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold vintage pendant necklace. Featuring an antique retro style floral motif drop mounting a 2.6 carat old European cut diamond center stone. The center stone is warm, with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold, 18k Diamond Pink Sapphire Bib Necklace.Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite bib necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and elegantly set with 590 diamonds of an estimated 19.0 - 20.0 carats and 408 faceted pink sapphires of an estimated 20.0 ca...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$29,663Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Plie Necklace
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,600Sale Price|39% Off
23.5" Brown Diamond(7.50ct) Rose Cut Rosary Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A refined essential with effortless sparkle. This delicate 18 karat yellow gold necklace features faceted brown diamond rose cuts linked together and spaced gracefully along the chai...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Necklace with 37.77 Carat Rubelite & 10.43 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 kart white gold necklace. This necklace is designed with 22 oval cut Rubelites. Each stone is framed with round brilliant Diamonds. Three bezel set round brilliant Dia...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White 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
18 Karat Gold Necklace with Baroque Pearls, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18 karat white gold collar necklace is designed with 22 semi Baroque Pearls , approximately 12mm. each. The pearls are connected by 18 kt white gold leaf sections with...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,700Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 19" Natural Grey Diamond(23.00 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage necklace featuring faceted grey diamond beads, each separated by two 14K gold spacer beads that create a warm contrast against the cool tones of the diamonds. The faceting ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 17.75" Natural Green Diamond(13.00 Ct) Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This striking 17.75" strand necklace showcases natural faceted green diamonds, each stone catching the light with subtle sparkle and depth of color. Finished with a polished 14K whit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shaped 17.63 ct Tanzanite Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold w/ GIA Cert
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tanzanite Diamond Necklace Features 17.63 Ct. Heart Shaped Tanzanite Set in 18k White Gold Double Diamond Bezel 17" Chain Includes Bezel-Set interspersed diamond Accents Tot...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,397Sale Price|52% Off
30.5" Natural White Diamond(2.60ct) Station Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A refined essential with effortless sparkle. This delicate 18 karat white gold necklace features faceted white diamond beads linked together and spaced gracefully along the chain, cr...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Necklace with Rubellite and Tourmaline Drop
Located in BILBAO, ES
Refined and feminine, this elegant necklace is crafted in 18 karat white gold and designed with a graceful intertwined motif that enhances its fluid and sculptural silhouette. The ne...
Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Diamrusa Diamond, Sapphire and Pearl 18K White Gold Necklace, 2007
By Diamrusa
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant and vibrant necklace by Diamrusa, crafted in 18 karat white gold and designed with a refined balance of pearls, diamonds and multicolored gemstones. The necklace features a ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
Vintage 6.95 Carat Pear Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace White Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vintage solitaire 6.95 carat pear brilliant-cut diamond pendant-on-chain necklace in 19.2K white gold, 1980s/1990s. This jewel features a stunning pear brilliant-cut diamond double...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Carat Natural Sapphire 0.08 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Necklace Wearable Length: 16" Pendant:12.6 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14K Stone Type:1.35 CT Blue Sapphire and 0.08 CT G VS2 Diamonds Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 4.5 G...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Pavé Diamonds Unisex Necklace 15.66 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Diamond Cuban Link Chain necklace in 14K yellow gold. This chain is fully pave set with VS clarity and G-H color tiny round cut diamonds. Total carat weight 15.66. 100% Real g...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,008Sale Price|20% Off
The Tiffany & Co. Frank Gehry 18kt Gold Necklace with Diamond Square Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
The Tiffany & Co. Frank Gehry 18kt Gold Necklace with Diamond Square Pendant This exquisite necklace, designed by celebrated architect Frank Gehry, showcases an 18kt white gold pend...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7 Ct Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Colombian Emerald Sugar Loaf Cabochon and approximately 22 Carats of Diamond Necklace, Estate with no color enhancement. Diamonds: approximate 22 Carat 1...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Nathalie Jean Diamond 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, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
BUNDA 'Wizard of Oz - Toto' Silver , Diamonds eyes , enamel nose
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A 'Wizard of Oz' Toto Pendant, silver and Diamond eyes. Signed BUNDA. Weight 7.82grams. Characteristics of the diamonds: 0.01ct F/VS
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Half Sphere Wood Pendant and Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold Necklace - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Big Full Concave Half Sphere Wood Pendant And Diamonds On 18K Yellow Gold Necklace. Brown wood is elegant and this pendant is embellished by a 6 diamonds. Tot weight gr. 51.9 Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,097Sale Price|45% Off
16.5" Black Diamond (15.00ct) & South Sea Pearl Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A striking balance of contrast and glow. This necklace features faceted black diamond beads that shimmer with subtle intensity, accented by polished 14K yellow gold bead spacers and ...
Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond 1.32 Carat Cross Necklace Pendant 18 Inch Chain
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18k white gold necklace features a timeless cross pendant adorned with 11 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.32 carats. Each diamond measures 3.35mm, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Total Bezel Set White and Natural Pink Diamond Two-Tone Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Pink Diamond, Platinum
$4,773Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Moon Star Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12 grams. Totally is diamond 2.20 carat. The diamond is G-H color and vs-s1 clearity . Totally chain is lenght 45 cm. Please contact for any...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Nathalie Jean 1.75ct Diamond Ruby 18kt Gold Transformable Suite Birmane 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, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Nathalie Jean 2.32ct Diamond Ruby 18kt Gold Transformable Suite Birmane 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, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini Plat/18KT 52.72Ct. of Pink & Purple Sapphires, 15.97Ct. Diamond Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent necklace designed by Cellini NYC with the most beautiful marquis pink sapphires and oval purple sapphires. Each stone is set with round brilliant diamonds in this platin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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
Diamond Pendant Platinum Curved Trilliant Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum diamond pendant. 16 Inches long with 3 Inch extender. 4 curved trilliant H VS diamonds Approximate 1.00 carats Platinum Top to Bottom: 9.89mm Width: 9.99mm Depth or Thick...
Diamond, Platinum
Asch Grosbardt 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds and Inlaid Stones
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
Available at Cellini Jewelers NYC, This beautiful Asch Grosbardt 18 karat yellow gold necklace is designed with a yellow gold bombe mesh chain. The centerpiece is inlaid in a geometr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
G. Verdi 18KT Rose Gold, 8.82ct. Diamond & SouthSea Brown Pearl Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy by the famed jeweler G.Verdi, Cellini presents this exquisite collar necklace. The choker features 19 brown south sea pearls ranging in sizes from 13mm to 10mm. The p...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Emerald Ellipse Shaped Pendant Necklace with 0.25ct Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold pendant with baguette and round natural diamonds weighing a total of 0.25 carats. In the center, one round faceted natural emerald weighing 0.30 carats. Pendant slide...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Design Diamond Slide Necklace, 1ct G-H VS, 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This gorgeous and romantic floral design diamond slide necklace features a center round brilliant diamond beautifully highlighted by a frame of finely detailed beaded milgraining and...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold With Pouch/Paper
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Diamond floating diamond heart-shaped pendant necklace in 18k white gold. Complete with the original Chopard pouch and receipt papers. This pendant necklace features ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certified Lapis Lazuli Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 2.5 Carat Diamond ringlets and 14 Karat White Gold Clasp This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace fea...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certified Lapis Lazuli Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 2.5 Carat Diamond ringlets and 14 Karat White Gold Clasp This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace fea...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certified Lapis Lazuli Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 1.1 Carat Diamond Ball Clasp in 14 Karat White Gold This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace features 1 r...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Balestra Diamond White and Yellow 14k Gold Patonce Cross Pendant Necklace
By BALESTRA
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous modern Balestra necklace features a Patonce Cross Pendant crafted in 14k white & yellow gold and set with an estimated 0.88 carat diamond in the center F-G color, S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Carrera Y Carrera Hand Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold and White Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold 10.59 gm White Diamonds 0.15cttw Necklace Made In Spain Retail $5,200.00
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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