Vintage 18ct White Gold, 3 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant on Platinum Figaro Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Heart Necklace 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 2000 This exquisite heart necklace showcases approximately 3 carats of stunning natural diamonds, with a captivating h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 3 ct natural heart cut diamond pendant made of solid platinum. This exquisite piece features VS1 2 clarity, ensuring breathtaking clarity and brilliance. With an D color gra...
Diamond, Platinum
Hearts on Fire 1.35 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Stamford, CT
Hearts on Fire, sweeping swirl design diamond pendant necklace. 49 round diamonds totaling 1.35cts, set in 18k white gold swirl loop setting, with a 20 inch adjustable chain. 49 rou...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat F Color Heart Shape Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Platinum Pendant with a 3 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond This elegant platinum pendant showcases a captivating 3-carat heart-shaped diamond, expertly cut to highlight its uniq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold 3/8 Carat Heart Shaped Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant heart-shaped diamond is the brilliant focal point of this solitaire necklace for her. Set in 14K white gold, the diamond suspends from an 18-inch cable chain that secures ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond & Purple Amethyst Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Let love and romance blossom in your life with this enchanting heart-shaped cluster pendant necklace made from genuine 18k rose gold. This dimensional heart-shape is encrusted with d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Heart-Shaped Diamond 0.14 Carat Platinum Charm Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A platinum charm pendant set with a heart-shaped diamond measuring 3 x 3.5 x 1.5mm weighing 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat 3-Prong Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A shimmering halo of prong set, round cut diamonds sit around a lovely open heart pendant. 1/4ct TDW of diamonds sparkle in this sterling silver design. The pendant hangs from a box ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.30 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 7.5mm wide Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .17...
Diamond, Platinum
$956Sale Price|20% Off
.Yellow Gold Heart Pendant 35 Carat Dangle Diamond VS Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The diamond weight is .35 Carats. The pendant is very sweet, with the diamond dangles inside the larger heart, which measures 3/4 " in diameter.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1/3 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold 0.31 Carat Diamond Chain Necklace Wedding Fine Jewelry You will fall head over heels in love with this breathtaking heart shape pendant.Gentle and elegant heart...
Diamond
.925 Sterling Silver 1 3/4 Carat Round Diamond Lined Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This ravishing .925 sterling silver necklace is a true romantic, shaped in an openwork heart and studded with round diamonds in prong settings. These shimmering white diamonds total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
18K Rose Gold 3/8 Carat Black and White Diamond Ball with Filigree Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Cast in polished 18k rose gold, this ball drop pendant necklace showcases a design that is rich in symbolism. A single row of diamond-encrusted filigree heart silhouettes spread out ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant With 0.83 Carat Heart Shape Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace With 0.83 Carat Heart Shaped Natural Loose Diamond G Color, VS1 Clarity This beautiful Pendant Necklace is 100% Unique and Definitely a L...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum 3 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum 3 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.0 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 10.24mm wide x 8.54mm high Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum 3 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum 3 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.10 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 10.24mm wide x 8.54mm high Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
0.93 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous 18ct white gold multi diamond necklace. Focally, this piece showcases an impressive 0.93ct love heart shaped diamond in a 3 clawed setting. This bright princi...
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
.12 Carat Diamond White Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Open heart diamond pendant necklace. 18k white gold open heart pendant with three floating diamonds on a 16 Inch cable chain with lobster catch. 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Large 3-D Natural Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, US
Exquisite 18K White Gold 3D Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace – 8.40 Carats Total Radiant and romantic, this stunning heart-shaped pendant shimmers with exceptional brilliance. Crafted...
Diamond, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold 3 Diamond Heart Padlock Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold 3 Diamond Heart Padlock Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.30 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 20mm long x 12mm wide Diamond: 3 round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Heart Diamond Pendant 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
On the sides are small round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting, 0.15 total carats. The pendant measures 3/4 inch long by 5/8 inch wide.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
MRB .65 Carat Diamond White Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Large diamond heart pendant necklace. 100 round diamonds pave set in a heart shape 14k white gold setting. 17.5 long link chain. The bail is set off to the side. 100 round diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Dangle Pendant - 14k 1.04ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Heart Color: I Clarity: VS1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .64ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" 14k Single .32ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .32ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .32ctw Fastening Type: Spring Ring Cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified Heart Shaped Diamond Pendant
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite GIA certified diamond heart shape pendant necklace. This dazzling heart shape diamond weighing 3 carats is graded by the GIA as F colored and VS2 clarity.
Diamond
18 Karat Gold 0.39 Carat Heart and Round Cut Diamond Dog Paw Pendant Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
The Dog Paw Pendant Necklace includes a 0.33 carat heart cut diamond center set in a basket setting hugged by 3 prongs and 4 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.06 ct tw It is hanging o...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$832Sale Price|20% Off
Open Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace, 10K White Gold, .50 Carat, USA
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This stunning open heart diamond pendant is made with 10K white gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 15 3/4" - 14k Rnd .85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.91 Carat Round Diamond Gold Triple Heart Multi Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Triple heart diamond pendant necklace. 3, 14k white gold hearts with 59 round cut accent diamonds with a four row 14k white gold 16.5 inch necklace with diamond connectors. Circa 197...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K 3/4 Cttw Diamond and Cultured Black Tahitian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite pendant necklace, where the radiance of 18K white gold, enhanced by a rhodium finish, converges with the mystique of a deep-sea gem...
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
introducing this stunning 18k Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace. Crafted in high-quality 18k white gold, and featuring 1.45 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace, adorned with 11 prong set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approx. 0.90 carat, further decorated with 3 prong set...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Diamond & Ruby Fancy Halo Art Deco Style Heart White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A brilliant diamond at the center, nestled within a heart-shaped design, and framed by vibrant French cut ruby gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond Double Heart Necklace Pendant 14 Karat Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.55CT G-H SI 11/16 inch in h...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart-Shaped 18 Karat White Gold and 2 Carat Diamonds Pendant
Located in Zurich, CH
Ravishing 18 karat white gold and 2 carat diamonds heart-shaped pendant. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, this sparkling heart-shaped pendant is decorated with 18 brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.30 Carat Natural Diamond Puffed Heart Necklace Pendant 14 Karat Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
1.30 Carat Natural Diamond Puffed Heart Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.30CT G-H SI 7/8 inch...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.55 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
2.55 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 2.55CT G-H SI 11/16 inch in h...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" - 18k Pear .70ctw Heart
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .68ct Cut: Pear Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Co...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Carat French Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace on 18ct White Gold Trace Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Heart Necklace 18ct White Gold- French Stamped Circa 1990s Introducing a stunning vintage heart pendant necklace from the 1990s, a timeless piece that effortlessly combin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Red Ruby Open Heart with Black Rhodium Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the passionate allure of this 18K white gold pendant, exquisitely plated with black rhodium for a modern touch. The structure of this open-heart marvel is brillia...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond heart pendant. The gold tests 14k using an electronic tester.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Pink Sapphire Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful pendant is 10k white gold. It features .51 carats in brilliant pink sapphires and natural diamonds. Measurements: 9/16 by 3/4 of an inch Marks: 10K, LC, NO, 51 This ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold
0.25 Carat Pavé Diamond "Jazz Heart" Pendant with Chain, All in 14K White Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes' sexy, sleek sideways heart pendant in high-polish 14 karat white gold features two panels of extremely small, neatly set natural white (untreated, earth-mined) diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Heart Pendant - 14k 1.40ct Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.40ct Cut: Heart Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Stone Note: (1) small Total ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,393Sale Price|30% Off
Movado Vintage Heart Diamond 0.45 Carats Eighteen Karat Gold 16.40 Inch Pendant
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
The Movado Heart Diamond, weighing approximately 0.45 carats, Eighteen Karat White Gold Necklace Pendant is a piece of fine jewelry that features a heart-shaped pendant made of 18k w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 27.00 Carats Heart Shape Natural Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This exquisite Diamonds necklace is an epitome of luxury and elegance. The sparkly diamonds , meticulously set in a stunning gold setting , create a mesmerizing display of opulence. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace, 9.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The heart pendant measures 1 inch x 3/4 inch. The chain is similar to an anchor link style and measures 17 inches long.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver 3-Stone Citrine and Diamond Accent Spiral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning .925 sterling silver pendant necklace is the perfect way to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit. Featuring three natural heart-shaped yellow citrin...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Heart diamond pendant necklace 18KT gold Valentines gift
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning diamond pendant necklace made with VS diamonds totalling 1 carat in large heart design, the pendant is unique in its craftsmanship and made well to last you generations.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .50ctw Theme: Heart, Love Mea...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped Diamond GIA Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is features a 2.14-carat heart-shape colorless diamond (D color, VS2 clarity GIA diamond grading report) surrounded with ten round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18 karat (stamped ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .40ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: .40ctw Theme: Heart, Love M...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gemstones Heart Necklace Slide Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The Heart pendant slide measures 1-7/16" x 3/4". The heart pendant weighs 7.9 grams The 1mm chain and 17.75" long.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 14k G...
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant - 10k Baguette 1.00ctw Love Wreath
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00CTW Cut: Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: I2 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Theme: Heart, Love Wreath Measur...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Heart Pendant - 14k Round .90ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .78ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant - 10k Round & Baguette .33ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Single, Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Ca...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I2 Total Carats: .25ctw Theme: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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.