Roman Malakov 0.74 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, showcasing a 0.74 carat round cut diamond, bezel-set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
$4,202Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.55 Carat Diamond Solitaire Pendant 18k Solid Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with emerald cut diamond set in bezel setting making a stunning delicate pendant necklace to make you stand out of the crowd.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
NEW 14k White Gold .84ctw GIA Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant & Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
The necklace features a fine quality, GIA certified, round brilliant cut diamond solitaire neatly bezel set at the center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kwiat 18k White Gold .40ct Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Kwiat
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - Fancy Light Yellow Color - VS1 Clarity - 4.9x3.5mm - 0.40ct (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.40 (approx.) Materi...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Solitaire Old European Cut Diamond 1.85 carat Sliding Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Simple and elegant solitaire diamond sliding pendant necklace, This gorgeous 1.85 carat Old European cut Diamond is bezel-set and nestled in solid and stamped 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 1/4 Cttw Round Diamond Solitaire Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully set in a unique motif, this diamond solitaire pendant necklace takes on a sweet design with the 10k white gold forming a budding floral-silhouette that halos the singular...
White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
NEW 18K Gold GIA Trillion Diamond Black Onyx Triangle Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The triangular shaped pendant features a fine, GIA certified, trillion cut diamond solitaire neatly bezel set at the center, and further surrounded by a custom cut black onyx that be...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
NEW 14k White Gold .70ct GIA Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant & Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - I1 Clarity - 0.70ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.26 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire necklace, showcasing a 0.26 carat round cut diamond, bezel-set in 14K yellow gold. Attached to a yellow gold chain, 16 inches in length. Perfect for everyday wear....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the solitaire diamond necklace. This understated yet dazzling diamond-forward piece the perfect way to highlight every bi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
AGS Certified 10k Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the solitaire diamond necklace. This understated yet dazzling diamond-forward piece is the perfect way to highlight every...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
G Vs Round Diamond Everyday Solitaire Pendant Necklace Gift in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with round brilliant cut diamond set in bezel settings making a stunning pendant necklace to make you stand out of the crowd.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace #23031
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace- A timeless classic, this 14K white gold necklace features one round brilliant cut diamond set in a sleek bezel setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt Rose Gold Solitaire Diamond Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic elegance at it's finest! This 18 karat Rose Gold necklace features a single round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.43 carats expertly bezel set and suspended from a link chai...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.99CT Round Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This special piece puts the spotlight on one 0.99ct round brilliant-cut diamond, graded I in color and I1 in clarity, set in a lightweight faux bezel pendant that slides seamlessly a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
If you are looking for the one necklace you put on & never have to take off - look no further! This is the necklace for you- crafted from 18 karat white gold with one round brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
If you are looking for the one necklace you put on & never have to take off - look no further! This is the necklace for you- crafted from 14 karat white gold with one round brilliant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Handcrafted Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful rare find -An elegant bezel-set diamond solitaire necklace in 14K white gold, crafted with an intricate figure-8 cable chain. Featuring one round brilliant-cut bezel-set di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 Ct F VS1 Radiant Diamond Bezel North-South Necklace 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 2.50 carat Radiant Cut diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and crisp faceting. The diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,810Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Everyday Pear Diamond Solitaire Necklace Gift for Girlfriend
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Diamond Solitaire Necklace Gift for Girlfriend in 18K Gold studded with pear cut diamond. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Apr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat yellow gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pe...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 0.15 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat yellow gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pe...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Chain Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat yellow gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pe...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 16" - 14k Round .45ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .45ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I1 Total Carats: .45ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold Cognac Brown Diamond Pendant, 0.78ct Round Brilliant
Located in London, GB
A striking and elegant 18ct yellow gold solitaire pendant, showcasing a beautifully vibrant 0.78ct round brilliant-cut cognac diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,350Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Black Diamond(1.71CT) Marquise Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Raja Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A refined balance of classic brilliance and modern design, this pendant features a natural marquise shape rose-cut diamond set in a sleek east-west orientation.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold 0.80ct Diamond Bezel Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat
Located in Boston, MA
A delicate chain necklace in 14K rose gold, featuring a European cut diamond. The diamond is elegantly set in a bezel, offering a subtle yet sophisticated charm. The European cut d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diana M. Custom 1.115 Cts. Diamond Round Pendant 14K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold solitaire bezel set round diamond containing 1.15 cts tw
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 23.07ctw GIA Diamond By The Yard Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The pendant features a GIA certified pear brilliant cut diamond that is neatly prong set in its open basket setting and gently dangles at the open center.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,070Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.39 Carat Diamond Cluster Floral Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
Featuring a brilliant round floral-inspired diamond cluster centerpiece accented with subtle bezel-set side diamonds, this necklace creates the appearance of a larger sparkling solit...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Solid Gold 0.35 Ct Diamond Mushroom Charm Pendant Whimsical Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
A gold mushroom charm says something about its wearer that a diamond solitaire pendant does not. It says they chose this — not because it was the expected fine jewelry purchase, but ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGS Certified 10K White Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Adjustable Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the solitaire diamond necklace. This understated yet dazzling diamond-forward piece is the perfect way to highlight every...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
AGS Certified 10K White Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Adjustable Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the solitaire diamond necklace. This understated yet dazzling diamond-forward piece is the perfect way to highlight every...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Natural Diamond & Sapphires Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The necklace's chain is white gold, punctuated by two small, dark sapphire gemstones which are bezel-set and evenly spaced. The focal point is the pendant, which exhibits a captivati...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
GIA Certified 2ct Princess Diamond Kite Set Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 2.04 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX DID: 6278-12 Pendant Necklace Details: St...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural 5.47ct Australian Opal Oval Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Set in a fine 18k yellow gold rubover bezel pendant.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.76ct Australian Opal Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Set in a fine 18k yellow gold rubover bezel pendant.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine 5.75ct Natural Vivid Blue Zircon Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Neon Blue Oval Cut Zircon 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Rubover Pendant Necklace. Fine 5.75 carat natural blue zircon set in a fine 18k yellow gold solitaire pendant.
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA certified Ceylon Sapphire Yellow-Orange 12.34 ct 2 diamonds 0.50 ct
Located in München, DE
Pendant with one high quality sapphire from Ceylon, 12.34 carats, orange-yellow color and transparent quality, luminous brilliancy, oval cut, set in an oval bezel with four prongs, c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
55 Carats Certified Soothing Green Emerald & 2 Carats Diamond Stunning Necklace
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Framing this extraordinary gem are 2 carats of meticulously selected brilliant-cut diamonds, pavé-set or haloed around the emerald in a dazzling embrace that amplifies its glow with ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany Co Diamond Solitaire Necklace. Platinum 0.15ct Diamond Pendant.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co. diamond necklace PT950 Platinum Elsa Peretti Single diamond "Diamonds by the Yard" Details: 16in length 0.15ct Diamond bezel set 2.3grams total weight Please ask f...
Diamond, Platinum
0.27 Ct Diamond Round Bezel Cluster Studs — 14K Gold Solitaire Illusion Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond cluster stud earrings set within a smooth, polished circular white gold bezel — a clean, domed round frame housing a four-stone princess-cut illusion cluster at the centre, s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Hexagon Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant, 0.50 Carat
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
I so love this Fantastic Platinum Diamond Solitaire Pendant - if I didn't already have one, this would be on my neck!
Diamond, Platinum
8.56CT TW Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Heart Solitaire Pendant Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Glimmer with understated elegance in this regal 8.56CT TW Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Heart Solitaire Pendant Statement Necklace.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and vibrant jewelry set from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa jewelry set consists of a matching ring, earrings, and pendant necklace crafted in 18k rose gold and featuring...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Diamond Solitaire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The simple elegance of this demur diamond solitaire necklace is timeless. Bezel set in bright 14 karat yellow gold, the .20 carat diamond pendant is beautifully poised and integrated...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Paper Clip Necklace 14K White Gold 18''
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Paper Clip Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 0.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Bezel set, 2.40 gram L:18...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat white gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pen...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 0.15 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat white gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pen...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat white gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pen...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat rose gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pend...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 0.15 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat rose gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pend...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This magnificent pendant boasts a brilliant round-cut diamond in an exquisite bezel adorned of 14-karat rose gold. The shimmering diamond gemstone is gloriously set in its bezel pend...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Emerald & Natural Diamond 14K Gold & Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Framing the central emerald is an opulent array of antique- natural diamonds totaling 2.00 carats. The borders of the silver openwork are intricately grain-set with pairs of accent d...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Chain may be later. The centerpiece is a Bezel set pear shaped pink Sapphire that dangles from a bezel set oval pink sapphire, seperated by one old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
0.26 Ct Diamond Quatrefoil Cluster Studs 14K Two-Tone Gold Clover Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is the illusion cluster technique: four individually set princess-cut stones, when positioned in this manner, create the visual impression of a single, substantially larger soli...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Lagoon Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Jewellery from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Jewelry Design Ideas for This 2.25 Carat Tourmaline This elongated emerald cut makes it ideal for: Statement Rings • East-West set modern ring • Minimalist solitaire in 18k yello...
Tourmaline
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.
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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.