ART DECO 1935 Stations Necklace Sautoir In Platinum European Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An art-Deco stations necklace sautoir This is a classic long sautoir necklace created during the
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate your style with the enchanting Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Sautoir Necklace, a
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 40.9 Carat Brown Diamonds Beaded Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Silhouette" Collection, Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 40.9 Carat Brown
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style 18k Gold 43.5Ct Sapphires 0.44Ct White Diamonds Sautoir
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style 18k Gold 43.5Ct Sapphires 0.44Ct White Diamonds Sautoir The simplicity of the design
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
distinctly art déco look- and diamonds (4.80 carats) are interspersed at regular intervals along the
Crystal, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Di...
Pearl and Diamond Necklace Sautoir Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir necklace features a design with 10 Tahitian pearls and 12 Japanese
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18...
South Sea Pearl Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir necklace (61” long ) features a symmetrical arrangement of 18
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 40.9 Carat Brown Diamonds Beaded Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Silhouette" Collection, Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 40.9 Carat Brown
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Moonstone Diamond Gold Sautoir Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sautoir 18Kt White Gold Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Moonstones, Green Colored Stones and Diamonds
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Bead Cut Sapphires 0.44c White Diamonds Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 18Karat White Gold Bead Cut 43,50 Carats Blue
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
100 carats Sapphires 0.44 Carats White Diamonds Clasp 18K Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Silhouette Collection Art Deco Style 100 Carats Blue Sapphires Bead Cut 0.44
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
ART-DECO 1930 Diamonds Station Long Necklace In Platinum With 8.40 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chain necklace sautoir. This is a fabulous classic station long chain
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,420Sale Price|20% Off
L 31 in
Sautoir w/ pink coral, morganite rondelles and white gold ball clasp w/ diamonds
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sautoir with a wonderful pairing of graduated carved rare peachy pink torchon carved coral flanked
Coral, Diamond, Morganite, White Gold
Marsh & Co Art Deco Natural Pearl & Diamond Necklace circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Maker: GT Marsh & Co Summary: Art Deco Natural Pearl & Diamond Necklace Description: An Art Deco
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Tassel Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pearl and diamond sautoir, tassel necklace, in platinum. European cut center stone
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire* & Cultured Pearl Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire* & Cultured Pearl Sautoir Necklace featuring a 2 inch pendant set with
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Raymond Yard, An Art Deco Seed Pearl and Diamond Sautoir
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Yard: An Art Deco Seed Pearl and Diamond Sautoir, suspending a multi-strand seed pearl
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 1.41 in D 0.76 in Dm 0.71 in L 40.16 in
Fresh Water Pearl Diamond White Gold Long Sautoir Tassel Drop Necklace
Located in Nicosia, CY
3.75 Carat of Diamonds Total Weight, G - H Color, VS Clarity. The Diamond Clasp is flexible and
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Gold Sautoir Wrap Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wrap yourself in 67" of sumptuous luxury and timeless elegance with this extraordinary Art Deco
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco sautoir comprised of a diamond chain suspending a synthetic sapphire and diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Art Deco Diamond Natural Pearl Emerald Sapphire Platinum Sautoir Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A natural seed pearl linked chain terminating in two rose cut diamond accented loops that screw
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
Natural Pearl Drop Diamond Art Deco Sautoir
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Art Deco sautoir with diamonds and a fine natural pearl. The natural pearl has a beautiful drop
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
The sweetest Art Deco sautoir necklace, hand fabricated in platinum over yellow gold c1920
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Black Onyx and Diamond Sautoir Neckalce
Located in Bethesda, MD
An exceptional example of Art Deco style, this sautoir necklace exemplifies the grace and elegance
Diamond, Platinum
Fine French Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Sautoir suite
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive Art Deco French hallmarked period Necklace that breaks down into three 7 1/4 inch
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco Pearl Emerald Diamond Platinum Tassel Sautoir
Located in Greenwich, CT
This stunning Art Deco necklace contains a bounty of rich deep green emeralds, dazzling diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Cartier and Mauboussin Art Deco Pearl Emerald Diamond Sautoir
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco platinum, diamond and natural pearl sautoir signed â??Cartier Parisâ?? with an
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
The necklace features an Art Deco platinum and diamond center section and 18 strands of 3.5mm
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco, Diamond and Sapphire Sautoir Necklace with Detachable Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Art Deco diamond and sapphire sautoir necklace. A sautoir is a French term for a long
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
ART DECO 1930 Platinum Stations Necklace Sautoir With 1.82 Cts In Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations long chained necklace sautoir This is a classic long sautoir created
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
A Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Sautoir
Located in Firenze, IT
outline, the detachable openwork pendant designed as garlands of rose-cut diamonds, each suspending a
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
16.40 Carat Diamonds & Pearls Sautoir Lariat Tassel Necklace, 18K White Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our luxurious pearl necklace with tassels, enhanced by diamond
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl Pave Diamond Sautoir Tassel Drop Necklace Yellow Gold 1970s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vintage cultured pearl and round brilliant-cut diamond sautoir tassel necklace in 18kt yellow
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GUMPS Chinoiserie Onyx Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Gold With Jade And Diamonds
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
A long necklace sautoir with orientalism motifs designed by Gumps. Beautiful colorful necklace
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.89 in D 1.02 in L 29.75 in
Gumps Chinoiserie Onyx Long Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Gold With Jade And Diamonds
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
A long necklace sautoir with orientalism motifs designed by Gumps. Beautiful colorful necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1930 Platinum Long Stations Chain Necklace With 1.82 Cts Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations long chained necklace sautoir A classic piece from the American art
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Stations Long Chain Necklace In Platinum With 2.75 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chained necklace sautoir. A classic station long chain created in
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Long Stations Chain Necklace In Platinum With 2.52 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chained necklace sautoir. A classic station long chain created in
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold
W 0.12 in L 36 in
Art Deco 1930 Long Stations Chain Necklace in Platinum with 2.88 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chained necklace sautoir. A classic piece from the American art-deco
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Untreated Fine Jade, Natural Pearl and Diamond Sautoir
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Necklace Sautoir of braided natural oriental pearls, strung on silk and all finely
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco 1925 Graduated Burmese Jadeite Jade Necklace Sautoir Platinum Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco graduated jadeite beads necklace. Fabulous long necklace sautoir type, created during
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Art Deco Style 18Karat Gold 43.5Karat Sapphires 0.44Karat White Diamonds Sautoir
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style 18Karat White Gold 43.5Karat Sapphires 0.44Karat White Diamonds Sautoir The
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 1.38 in D 0.5 in L 2.25 in
Art Deco Large Carved Onyx and Diamond Locket with Silk Sautoir 2.00 Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely magnificent onyx and diamond locket/pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Pearl and Diamond Sautoir
By Marina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind handmade sautoir made of fine white pearls and diamonds. Necklace is hand woven with
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, White Gold
Marina J. Long Woven Black and White Pearl Sautoir Necklace in Art Deco Style
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful and dramatic necklace draws its inspiration from the Art Deco color contrast and
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
Vintage mid 20th Century Sautoir of Rock Crystal, Diamonds and Onyx
Located in Aspen, CO
sautoir in good condition, weighs 74.3 grams, and has a total length of 22.5 inches. The diamond antique
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Platinum Long Stations Chain Necklace With 1.82 Cts Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations long chained necklace sautoir A classic piece from the American art
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Platinum Long Stations Chain Necklace With 1.85 Cts Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations long chained necklace sautoir A classic piece from the American art
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Platinum Stations Chain Necklace with 1.80 Cts Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chained necklace sautoir A classic piece from the American art-deco
Diamond, Platinum
STATIONS CHAIN 1930 Art Deco Long Necklace In Platinum With 6.05 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chain necklace sautoir. This is a fabulous classic stations long chain
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Long Stations Chain Necklace In Platinum With 2.52 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chained necklace sautoir. A classic station long chain created in
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Important Art Deco Diamond-Set Sautoir Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Important Art Deco diamond-set sautoir, the necklace with rectangular and circular links, all
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and Gold Diamond Pendant Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Art Deco pendant crafted in platinum set with an estimated 2.50-3.00 carats total of old
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Magnificent French Art Deco Diamond and Natural Pearl Sautoir
Located in San Francisco, CA
A jeweled masterpiece, circa 1920; this long, sensuous sautoir necklace shimmers with every
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
French Art Deco 18K White Gold Long Pearl & Diamond Necklace Sautoir
Located in Versailles, FR
long Japanese cultured pearl necklace dated back to the Art Deco era (circa 1930s/1940s). This
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Sautoir Necklace
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
. Diamond: 0.64 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white gold, and is
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, White Gold
1920s Cartier Important Art Deco Diamond Platinum Convertible Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier New York Art Deco, platinum and diamond convertible sautoir consisting of three seperate
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Important 1920s Cartier Art Deco Diamond Platinum Convertible Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Cartier New York Art Deco, platinum and diamond convertible sautoir consisting of
Diamond, Platinum
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Tahitian Black Pearl & Natural Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tahitian Black Pearl & Natural Diamond White Gold Earrings Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 5.89 grams Length: 16mm Pearls: Black Tahitian 11mm pearls Diamonds: Approx. 0.50 CTW G VS ...
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
GIA Natural 0.90 Carat Pear Shape Diamond 18-Karat Floating Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 0.90 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Floating Necklace Product: Natural Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Set Floating Necklace Material: 18k Yellow Gold Chain & Bezel ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bijoux Num Hand-engraved Clover Pattern Vermeil Bangle Bracelet
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num hand-engraved star pattern vermeil bangle bracelet. This beautiful bracelet features over 50 pcs of round faux diamond cubic zirconia (CZ), handcrafted Italian "Rigato" ...
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Tom Ford for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent Nude Silk Mink Skirt Suit It. 40 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
We Combine Here Tom Ford Creation for 2 Fashion Houses - Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent - in One Elegant Nude Skirt Suit. Cardigan - F/W 2004 Runway Collection - Ready to Wear Cardigan...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
Versace S/S 2006 Bustier Corset Floral Print Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2006 Bustier Corset Floral Print Evening Dress Gown IT 42 As seen on Maggie Q at the 8th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards.
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Black Gucci Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Signature horsebit detail Luxurious black ostrich skin Fully lined with suede skin One inner pocket Mat-golden hardware Detacha...
$1,830
W 0.2 in L 14 in
Tiffany and Co Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 0.15 Carats
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. Crafted i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond sautoir necklace, centred with an openwork plaque of geometric design, encrusted with swiss-cut diamonds and pearls, suspending two pear-shap...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Birkin Bag "Sellier Version" Made in France Stamp K Made of epsom leather and permabrass hardware (yellow gold tone but less bright) Colorway: Ouside i...
$9,745 / item
W 0.27 in L 16 in
Certified 15.51 CTW Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace Gift 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold with diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Sapphire stimulates concent...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Versace S/S 2004 Bustier Open Back High Slit Blue Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2004 Sexy Cutout Bustier Open Back Thigh High Slit Dress Gown IT 40 Blue Versace silk sleeveless evening dress featuring sweetheart neck, cutout accent at bust, crossove...
1980s Louis Feraud Size 4 Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon 80s Vintage Dress + Shawl
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 1980s LOUIS FERAUD lipstick red silk chiffon sleeveless dress and large shawl! Features a flattering ruched bodice with thin spaghetti straps at each shoulder....
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.