Victorian Fancy Yellow Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 14.7 grams Pendant Dimensions: 33mm x 28mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 6.5mm Centre Diamond: Approx. Weight: 1.30ct, Colour: Fancy Yellow, C...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late Victorian Boxed Pearl & Diamond Heart Locket Necklace, Circa 1900
Located in Altrincham, GB
Its pave set with dreamy pearls to the front, with a single old cut diamond centre and 15k gold settings. The back features a rock crystal locket compartment - currently empty but ca...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Lion Locket of Diamond and 10k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking antique locket, circa 1900, featuring a powerfully sculpted lion in solid 10k gold, gripping a 0.19ct transitional cut diamond in its jaws and accented by two almandine ga...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Victorian Carbuncle garnet diamond tassel locket 20k yellow gold brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An old mine cut diamond accent provides a delicate flash of antique brilliance that enhances the rich tones of the garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Locket Mourning 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An antique Georgian period Diamond and Black enamel mourning ring in 18 Kt yellow gold, set with an old cut Diamond in a border of black enamel, the engraved shoulders decorated with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18KT Gold Diamond and Enamel Sentimental Locket Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
A sculptural diamond accented gold bow surmounts the design. The reverse contains a concealed hinged locket compartment for a photograph or keepsake, reflecting the Victorian tradit...
18k Gold
1880s Antique Agate Watch Fob Locket with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The fob is set with a carved agate slab inlaid with a 24k gold “WH” monogram set with 25 rose cut diamonds. Back of locket is hand engraved with “1881”
Diamond, Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, 24k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Miniature Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique locket pendant showcases a beautifully hand-painted miniature scene encased within 14k yellow gold, accented by 0.414ctw of sparkling diamonds and 0.415ctw of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian 15K Gold Diamond & Onyx Monogrammed Double Mourning Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
My favourite thing about this Victorian Gold Diamond and Onyx Locket is the striking diamond monogram.
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold locket pendant in anchour old cut diamond designe on front with estimate weight of 2 carats and total gold weight 22 grams and 5cm lenght pendant is hall mar...
Antique Sapphire And Diamond Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant centered with a pear shape old cut diamond and navy blue natural sapphire pendant dates back to the russian imperial era 1880/1899.c hall mark...
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
In the center of the locket is an exquisite snowflake design in Platinum set with Rose Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Cameo locket, French, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Cameo locket. Set to centre with an oval cornelian, carved in relief to depict the profile of a young lady, encircled by forty eight rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings w...
Diamond, Turquoise, Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Lion Locket of 10k Gold, Circa 1890-1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Bold and richly symbolic, this antique locket (circa 1890–1910) features a majestic lion’s head sculpted in solid 10 karat gold, its fierce jaws gripping a glittering 0.12 carat old ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique locket is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Treblant Bird Brooch and Heart Locket
Located in London, GB
The body and wings are intricately set with these stones, creating a captivating contrast against the rich 18ct yellow gold. A heart-shaped locket dangles freely below, also encruste...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexis Falize Locket Eliza Falize
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A locket of 18 carat gold and onyx, with the intertwined initials EF written in rose cut diamonds.
Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Important antique medallion, of rhombic form it is decorated in application of a stylized vegetable pattern decorated with rose- c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 0.45 Carat Diamond Enamel and 16K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.45 carat diamond, enamel and 16 karat yellow gold locket pendant; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Hair Locket Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart pendant is set with bright turquoise blue enamel, pearls and an old mine cut diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gold & Platinum Star Pave Diamond Grooved Basket Weave Swivel Locket
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Height: 35.9mm (1.4") (including bail) - 30.1mm (1.1") (not including bail) Locket Dimensions: 20.4x19.8mm (0.80"x0.78")(not including the swivel piece) Interior Dimensions: ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Double Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian diamond, platinum, enamel, 14K yellow gold rare double locket pendant Early 20th Century This exquisite Edwardian double locket pendant features complex diamond and...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Georgian 15k Gold Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Locket Memorial Ring, Circa 1800
Located in Altrincham, GB
The head, behind glass, features a locket compartment filled with mousey brown hair- accented with a rose cut diamond halo.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique French Enamel Scene Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch Locket
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Brooch/Pendant/Locket Enameled Porcelain Scene of a Women and Toddler with a Dog in a Garden, The Women is Holding a Basket of Flowers "Femmes et garcon avec un chi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
In the center of the locket is an exquisite design in Platinum set with Rose Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Secret Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A rare and feminine vintage ring, its oval-shaped setting is adorned with a cabochon onyx set against a floral motif encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Starburst Locket in 18K Gold with Old Mine-Cut Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A magnificent late Victorian-era locket crafted in 18K yellow gold, adorned with a radiant star motif set with 41 old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.67 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Enamel, Diamond and Gold Locket Pendant Depicting Minerva, Circa 1877
Located in London, GB
An antique enamel, diamond and gold locket pendant, with a domed enamel centre plaque, depicting the goddess Minerva, in monochrome white and grey highlighted with gold, on a brown b...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian S.J. Phillips Diamond Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The two bales may be worn together or separately with the heart locket, allowing for three variations. The clasp of the chain with lovely diamond detail.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$180,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important Old Mine Cut Heart Locket Pendant and Diamond Necklace, Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The center biggest diamond on the necklace is 2.8 cts. The original locket pendant (circa 1850) is made up of 39 antique old mine cut diamonds totaling 4.25 Cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace Aesthetic Period Scene
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE DIAMOND PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT IN WARM 10 KARAT GOLD WITH A GORGEOUS OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Mid Victorian Heart Locket Lover's Ring with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Mid Victorian 18ct gold Rubies, emeralds and rose-cut diamonds Heart-shaped glazed locket compartment Weight: 2.8 grams Ring size: J
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Harp-shaped Locket with Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Harp-shaped Locket with Rose-cut Diamonds c.1900
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace Sun Motif
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE DIAMOND PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT IN WARM 10 - 14 KARAT GOLD WITH A GORGEOUS OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER AND A FABULOUS ENGRAVED SU...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15k Diamond Mourning Brooch Pin Locket Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique Victorian mourning brooch featuring brilliant diamonds set in 15k gold. This beautifully crafted brooch also has a locket on the back to house a photo or lock of hair.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian 14K Rose Gold Horseshoe Locket Pendant Diamonds & Cultured Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
A finely crafted Victorian locket pendant, circa 1880s, modeled as a lucky horseshoe in warm 14K rose gold.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Seed Pearl and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 6.10 carat cats eye chrysoberyl, seed pearl, 0.35 carat diamond, 18 karat and 14 karat yellow gold pendant locket; part of our antiq...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold, Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel, Pearl & Diamond Star Pendant Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
This exquisite piece features a gold star at the centre, set with a pearl and accented by diamonds, enhancing its charm. In excellent condition for its age, this locket showcases in...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 10k gold heart locket pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats in back foiled old technique pendant lenght 4.5cm dates back to the victorian era 1850/1880.c
Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat ruby and 0.13 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold snake locket pendant; part of our diverse snake jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Princess Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a shield-shaped locket pendant centering a raised cameo of a princess with curling hair and crown Face is painted with opaque matte enamel - peach, pink, black, and green...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Fleur de Lis Locket of 10k Gold, Circa 1890-1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Fleur de Lis Locket: This 10k gold locket (circa 1890-1900) features three diamond accented fleur de lis.
Diamond, 10k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Motif Round Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian floral motif round locket pendant crafted in 14K gold. The piece features 13 rose cut diamonds (TW 0.05ct, RW-W, SI).
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Garnet Locket Pendant, with Floral Diamond Setting
Located in Brighton, GB
The back of the pendant reveals a hinged glass locket, perfect for keeping a cherished photo or memento close to your heart.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Locket Pendant Necklace Victorian 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
The gorgeous early 14 Karat Gold Victorian locket has the most wonderful design. The locket is adorned with rose cut diamonds and rubies and these gems are just gorgeous.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Flower Locket Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Onyx Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Antique Victorian to Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Locket Pendant in Black Onyx and Gold with an exquisite diamond and pearl Flower on the Black Onyx...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1908 Belle Époque Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extraordinary locket pendant was created in 1908 out of 14K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$3,209Sale Price|27% Off
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond & Pearl Locket Pendant & Fancy Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and unique antique pendant necklace was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era and features an oval locket adorned with cultures pearls and numerous old...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian North Star Pendant Locket Blue Enamel 14k Rose Gold Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
With an outline of turquoise baby blue enamel, the diamond set North Star is the centerpiece of the beautiful antique Victorian locket.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Georgian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Fly Locket Pendant Necklace Antique Gold 1800
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare museum quality antique Georgian to Victorian Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Fly Insect Pendant Locket with a small Locket opening in which to place a treasured memen...
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch. Center set with a 0.12ct Diamond.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Gold Old Mine Diamond Monogramed Circle Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - 0.015ct (approx.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.17 Grams Chain Type: Not Included Pendant Height (...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Onyx Rose Cut Diamonds and 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique Victorian oval onyx locket pendant with a silver flower applique set with rose diamonds on foil.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
1880s Antique Horse Watch Fob Locket Tri-Color Gold Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The 14k rose, white and yellow gold locket is set with six rose cut diamonds totaling 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Gold Enamel Guilloché Locket Pendant with Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A rare and beautifully preserved 19th-century locket pendant, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (569/000 standard).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Gold Star-Set Diamond Brooch, c. 1860, Locket-Back, 13.9 g
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Object: Brooch Period / Era: Victorian, circa 1860 Metal / Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: Old Mine-Cut Diamond Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.15 carat Diamond Color / Clarity: G Col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period diamond, platinum and 18K yellow gold reticulated locket pendant Early 20th Century A superb early Art Deco period locket of very fine, complex workmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.