Briolette Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Briolette Diamond Necklace A necklace featuring 7 briolette and round cut diamonds dangling from a link chain.
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Briolette Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Briolette Diamond Necklace A necklace featuring 7 briolette and round cut diamonds dangling from a link chain.
Diamond, Platinum
50 Carat Briolette Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Dazzling Elegance
Located in Chicago, IL
The 14K Yellow Gold setting will give the necklace a warm, classic look, and the 50.00 CTW of multi-color briolette diamonds would make for a stunning and vibrant piece.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Briolette Cut Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Briolette cut Diamond Bow Necklace Approximately 7 ct briolette diamond bead on platinum diamond link chain.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Yellow Gold Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
This Panim Danging Briolettes Necklace is made of 18K Yellow gold with 1.03 ctw of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Rose Gold Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
This Panim Danging Briolettes Necklace is made of 18K Rose gold with 1.03 ctw of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Aquamarine Briolette & Diamond Pendant Necklace – 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Details: Gemstones: Aquamarine briolette (7.8 mm wide), Round diamond accent Pendant Height: Approx. 16.8 mm Metal: 14k White Gold (5.2 grams) Necklace Length: 18 inches Style: ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald Briolette Drops Diamond Pave Princess Necklace
Located in Fairfax, VA
950 Platinum, 30cts Emeralds, 6cts Dia. 1980s estimated origin Very Rare Colombian Emerald Shapes CERTIFICATE by C. Dunaigre Switzerland
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Fancy Brown Diamond Briolette and White Diamond Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy Brown Diamond Briolette and White Diamond Necklace 18K gold (Our code EJ 192) A pretty selection of steely- brown diamond briolettes adorn this delicate and fashionable neckla...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
JR Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 1.49 carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold This contemporary piece of necklace is made with diamond Briolette and it eludes femininity & grace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$19,949Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Briolette Raindrops Choker Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Briolette Raindrops Choker Necklace The piece, which is from the Panim Floral line, is made up of a series of one- and two-sided diamond briolettes that...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco Platinum Necklace with 1.40ct Briolette Cut Diamonds, 1920s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its center are two beautifully faceted briolette cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.40 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Panim 5.72 Carats Briolette Diamonds 18k White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Panim 5.72 Carats Briolette Diamonds 18K White Gold Necklace This necklace is straight from our classic collection, created using 35 briolette diamonds, the briolettes are placed ev...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold White Diamond and Briolette Black Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold, this 16.5-inch necklace sits elegantly along the collarbone. 18K White Gold White Diamond and Briolette Black Diamond Bow Necklace Condition: In good cond...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,940Sale Price / item|30% Off
JR Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This piece is handmade.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,999Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Emerald Necklace in 18K White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Emerald Necklace in 18K White Gold A beautiful diamond briolette and emerald & 18k gold long necklace by Panim .The Necklace forms a continuous row of dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette Drop 18K Rose Gold Pendent Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette Drop 18K Rose Gold Pendent Necklace This is a beautifully crafted 50pts Briolette Pendant Necklace which can be worn daily .
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$24,499Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 16.17 Carat Diamond Briolette 18K White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 16.17 Carat Diamond Briolette 18K White Gold Necklace The diamond briolette used in the necklace is truly a sight to behold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapaix Natural Chocolate Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace .56ct Mined 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Natural Chocolate Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace .56ct Mined 14K White Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Chocolate Briolette .56ct Diamond Each piece begins with recycl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,599Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Briolette Diamond Circles Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Briolette Diamond Circles Necklace in 18 Karat Gold A daily wear necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Briolette diamond weighing 5cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Muti Colored Briolette Cut Sapphires & Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. Here is an 18k white gold pendant made with 8 Briolette cut sapphires and round diamonds. The Briolette cutting is difficult to do and seldom manufactu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapaix Mined Two Strand Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.60ct 14K Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Mined Two Strand Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.60ct 14K Yellow Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Chocolate Briolette and Yellow Briolette Diamond Totaling 1.60ct Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond, Briolette Amethyst and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold, this pendant necklace features a vibrant briolette amethyst, February’s birthstone, paired with luminous moonstone and accented by sparkling diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,499Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Classic Diamond Briolette 14.64 Cts 18k White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Classic Diamond Briolette 14.64 cts 18k White Gold Necklace A Panim Classic Diamond Briolette Necklace of the utmost beauty .This gorgeous jewellery is made of 18kt white gold...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Lapaix Mined Chocolate Briolette Diamond Pendant Y Necklace 2.70ct 14K Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Mined Chocolate Briolette Diamond Pendant Y Necklace 2.70ct 14K Yellow Gold Featuring a HUGE Genuine Natural Chocolate Briolette 2.70ct Diamond Classic Y Style Necklace C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,219Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 10 Carat Diamond Briolette 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 10 Carat Diamond Briolette 18 Karat White Gold 36" Long Necklace This Panim necklace features two sided briolette, linked to each other with 18k white gold links.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapaix Natural Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.44ct Mined 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Natural Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.44ct Mined 14K White Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural 1.44ct Briolette Diamond Way Below Wholesale Our recycled gold is refi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,099Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 0.57 Carat Diamond Briolette 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 0.57 Carat Diamond Briolette 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,100Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" White Diamond(5.87ct) Briolette Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18K yellow gold necklace features 21 natural pear-shaped diamond briolettes, each beautifully faceted to create exceptional sparkle and fluid movement along the neckline.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,396Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" White Diamond(4.26ct) Briolette Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18K yellow gold necklace features 15 natural pear-shaped diamond briolettes, each beautifully faceted to create exceptional sparkle and fluid movement along the neckline.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,149Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 5.72 Carats Diamond Briolette Link 18K White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 5.72 carats Diamond Briolette Link 18K White Gold Necklace Briolette-cut diamond bead chain necklace, set with thirty five diamonds weighing 5.72 total carats, the diamonds sp...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,701Sale Price|30% Off
14K White Gold Ruby Briolette and Diamond Circle Drop Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K white gold drop necklace showcases a vibrant 1.88-carat ruby briolette, gracefully suspended from a diamond-accented circle weighing 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Diamond Briolette Aquamarine Fish On Hook Pendant Necklace 15”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking and beautifully executed pendant, crafted in platinum as a stylized fish suspended from a delicate hook motif. The design is both whimsical and refined, with exceptional a...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2.50ct Natural Briolette Amethyst Diamonds English Crest Dangle Necklace 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural Amethyst Purple even tone, Clean clarity Briolette cuts. Each amethyst 5 x 3mm Transparent. .50ct. round diamonds, Full cut, brilliant Si1 clarity H-color.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Multicolor Sapphire Briolette Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and sapphire necklace features five flower-like motifs set with brilliant color faceted round blue Ceylon sapphires and a diamond center.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Flower Necklace Black Diamond Briolette Cut White Gold Necklace
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamond Flower Necklace Black Diamond Briolette Cut White Gold Necklace This beautiful necklace has Natural Round Cut White Diamonds that weigh 0.32 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
20.00 Carat Aqua Briolette Diamond Platinum Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
20.00ct natural Aqua and diamond pendant necklace. Art Deco Style briolette aquamarine stone with diamond accents set in platinum. 1 Natural untreated no heat Aqua briolette 20 x 1...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$27,649Sale Price|30% Off
Panim 19.87 Carats Diamond Briolette Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 19" Diamond Briolette Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold A chic and elegant 19" necklace with briolette-cut diamonds, set with a diamond studded lobster lock & clasp in 18kt ye...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
JR 3.52 Carat Black Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 3.52 Carat Black Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat Gold This contemporary piece of necklace is made with 3.52 carats Black diamond Briolette and it eludes femininity ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,749Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Rose Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Rose Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace The diamond briolettes are known for their unique shape and sparkling brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,749Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace The diamond briolettes are known for their unique shape and sparkling brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,749Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace The diamond briolettes are known for their unique shape and sparkling brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
JR 27.51 Carat White Diamond Briolette Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 27.51 Carat white Diamond Briolette Necklace The Necklace having 148pcs White Diamond Briolette , Total Diamond weight is 27.51 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,399Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 3 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 3 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace This necklace feature 3 white diamond full drops cut as "Briolettes".
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,399Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 3 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K White Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 3 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K White Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace This necklace feature 3 white diamond full drops cut as "Briolettes".
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$139,649Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette 100 cts Floral link 18k White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette 100 cts Floral link 18k White Gold Necklace Introducing the 100 ct Panim Floral Necklace, bringing in the SWEET GLAMOUR.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
JR 26.07 Carat Diamond Briolette 18 Karat White Gold Dangling Necklace
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 26.07 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling 18 karat White Gold Necklace Made with a combination of one Hole dangling and two hole briolettes, this necklace is a rare beauty.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Natural Red Diamond Briolette(9.21ct ) Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive 16" vintage necklace featuring graduated rustic red diamond faceted briolettes delicately dangling along the chain in a station-style design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapaix Natural Briolette Mined Diamond Pendant Necklace 1 Carat 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Natural Briolette Mined Diamond Pendant Necklace 1 Carat 14K Yellow Gold 1ct Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined 1ct Briolette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Mined D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,350Sale Price / item|30% Off
JR 2.61 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 2.61 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat whit Gold This contemporary piece of necklace is made with 11pcs of diamond Briolette and it eludes femininity & grace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,250Sale Price / item|30% Off
JR 1.96 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 1.96 Carat Diamond Briolette Dangling Necklace 18 Karat whit Gold This contemporary piece of necklace is made with 11pcs of diamond Briolette and it eludes femininity & grace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Grey Diamond(10.00CT) Briolette Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A striking 16" vintage necklace featuring alternating light and dark grey diamond faceted briolettes arranged in a graduated station-style design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 3.60 Carats Cushion Onyx & Briolette Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Accented by five hanging briolette diamonds weighing 0.68 carat total. Finely made with 18K white gold.
Diamond, Onyx
JR 15.14 Carat Briolette Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 15.14 Carat Briolette Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace This statement necklace provides with a complete look in itself.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,849Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 6.79 Carat Diamond Briolette 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
This Panim Diamond Briolette Choker necklace features 6.79 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,099Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 7 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 7 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace The diamond briolettes are known for their unique shape and sparkling brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$29,574Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 26.45 Carat Floral Briolette Necklace in White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 26.45Carat Floral Briolette Necklace in White Gold Necklace This statement necklace provides with a complete look in itself.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$23,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 15.29 Carat Diamond Briolette & Beads 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 15.29 Carat Diamond Briolette & Beads 18 Karat White Gold 24" Necklace This Panim exquisite necklace features a stunning arrangement of diamond briolettes and beads, carefully...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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.
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.