Heart Pave Setting Pink Sapphires and Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18kt Rose Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Red Heart Pave setting, with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds.This Heart Pendant - Necklace is handcrafted in 18kt Rose Gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Designer Effy Diamond Geometric Pendant Necklace 14kt Gold 0.62ctw NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy geometric pendant necklace is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features a modern architectural design accented with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Effy Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14kt White Gold NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy necklace is crafted in 14kt white gold and features an elegant combination of pearl, sapphire, and diamond accents.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Round Designer Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Necklace Round Designer Pendant 14k Solid Gold Wedding Proposal Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Round Designer Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Round Designer Pendant 14k Solid Gold Diamond Necklace Proposal Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Bar Charm Necklace 14k Solid Gold Designer Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Bar Charm Necklace 14k Solid Gold Designer Wedding Anniversary Jewelry The Chain is made in 925 Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Mini Cross Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Brillant Cut Diamonds Gift
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Designed to be comfortable for daily use. The Cross necklace is handcafted, in 18kt yellow gold with brillant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl & 4ct Diamond Necklace by Designer Nikabell
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive South Sea Pearl and Diamonds necklace, in elegant and glamour design. White South Sea Pearls are highly prized for their exquisite beauty and elegance. Their lustrous an...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Designer 20.30 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace
By Ambrosi
Located in Miami, FL
This Ambrosi designer necklace was inspired by an orbital and elliptical motif and crafted in fine 18K yellow gold. 14 individual links are fashioned into elliptical and fantasy s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace with Multi Chain in 18kt White Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Oval shape Pendant Necklace with blue Sapphires and brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long Beaded Red Coral Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Peridot Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Long Beaded Red Coral Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold, with Mandarin Garnet ,Peridots and brilliant cut diamonds A unique wonderful colorful necklace, handmade and one of a kind.
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
King Odysseus Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold with Black Diamonds and Onyx
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Smashing, One of a kind, 18Kt rose gold necklace - Pendant, round shape, with black diamonds & onyx, handmade and the head of king odysseus of Ithaca.
Black Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Enamel Greek Evil Eye Necklace with Black Diamond in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Title: Evil Eye Enamel Pendant Necklace Collection: Metalloplasies Collection Stone: Black Diamond Limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Pendant Matte Necklace in 22Kt Yellow Gold with Royal Quartz and Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Necklace, handmade, in 22Kt Matte yellow gold with Royal Clear Faceted quartz and diamond.
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Pear Radial Shaped Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Iolites and Diamonds Stones
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
The leader-piece of "A Dream of Elegance" collection, that symbolizes the starry sky as it looks like from the hole on the roof of Melisani's Cave. A unique statement necklace that a...
Diamond, Iolite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Drop Heart Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold with Diamonds Opale and Quartz
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beautiful and delicate, One of a kind, Drop Heart Pendant Necklace in 18Kt white gold, handmade with diamonds, green opale and a rare quartz with inclusions.
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Hamsa Shape Necklace with Enamel Evil Eye & Black Diamond in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Hamsa Shape Necklace with Enamel Evil Eye & Black Diamond in 18Kt Yellow Gold Unique Hamsa -Fatimas Hand- pendant necklace featuring a blue and white enamel evil eye with a black br...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Greek Evil Eye Pendant Necklace 18Kt White Gold with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Greek Evil Eye pendant necklace handcrafted in 18Kt gold blue sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cross, Pope's Cross Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold with Pave Diamonds GMCKS
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Cross Pendant - Necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold , with Brilliant Cut Diamnds and the sign of Pope's cross.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Granulation Eros and Psyche Oval Pendant Necklace Lapis Lazuli Diamond 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Eros and Psyche Granulation oval pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a hand carved Lapis Lazuli and a brilliant cut Diamond. Inspired by one of the best love stories i...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twin Hearts Aura Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Round Necklace in 18Kt yellow gold, with purple amethyst and Diamonds.handmade.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Greek Evil Eye Enameling Necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Greek Evil Eye pendant necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold with white enamel, white brilliant cut diamonds and a central sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Pink Sapphire Drop Shape Pendant Necklace in 18kt Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Oval Pink sapphire Drop - Pear Shape Pendant - Necklace, in 18kt Rose Gold with White Pave Diamonds .
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Le Vian Designer Diamond Gold Heart Drop Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Le Vian Designer Diamond Heart Gold Pendant Necklace. Accented with Hand set .07tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold Diamonds Heart and Royal Quartz Pear Drop
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beautiful and delicate necklace in 18Kt white gold with a diamonds heart and flowless royal pear quartz, all handmade. A unique piece of jewelry that matches any occasion and adds st...
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Necklace 22Kt Yellow Beaded Gold with a Rare Hand Carved Αmethyst and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
One of a kind Necklace, in 22Kt yellow gold with a Rare Hand Carve amethyst and diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
Smoked and Rose Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold and Tanzanate with Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Smoked quartz drop and Rose quartz Pendant in 18Kt Yellow Gold combined with Tanzanite Necklace and Diamonds. Handcrafted masterpiece one of the kind.
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Pendant Mini Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Diamond Easy Wear
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Mini Pendant Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Pear Iolite and brilliant cut Diamond.
Diamond, Iolite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$816Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Geometric Blue Topaz White Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Available Matching Earrings) Diamond 7-RND17-0,02-4/6A Topaz 1-0,78 (2)/2 Size 45 Weight 1,75 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditi...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angel Pendant Necklace 18Kt White Gold with Blue Topaz and Diamonds Gift for Her
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Guardian Angel Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold with Pear and Round Blue Topaz. The angel is made of 18Kt white gold, blue Topaz and it comes with an 18Kt white gold rolo chain,...
Blue Topaz, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Designer Effy Diamond Star Lapis Pendant Necklace 14kt Gold 0.31ctw NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy pendant necklace is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features a striking lapis stone accented with a sparkling diamond star motif.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Effy Diamond Onyx Circle Necklace 14kt Two Tone Gold 0.53ctw
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Presented in new condition. Designer Effy 14kt two tone rose and white gold Black onyx 0.53ctw natural brown and white GH SI round diamonds Black rhodium dipped brown diamond prongs ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold South Sea Pearl & Diamond Necklace, 3.20ct
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive South Sea Pearls and Diamonds necklace. Pearls embody elegance, exude delightful charm, and invite endless creativity. Pearls would perfectly complement you everyday ens...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Pave Diamond Designer Wing Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Angel Wing Necklace Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Designer Wing Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Angel Wing Necklace Charm Main Stone Shape Round Base Metal Sterling Silver Metal Sterling Silver Gross Weight 8.10 Grams Approx...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Ruby and Diamond Designer Drop Investment Rose Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Rose Gold Pendant 14K (Matching Earrings available) Weight 8,41 Diamond 4-Round-0,16ct-VVS1 Diamond 19-Round-0,18ct-VVS1 Ruby 8--Oval-16,44ct Т(5)/(5)Rock Crystal Ruby 5--Round-0,...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Le Vian Designer Ruby and Diamond Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish Finely detailed Le Vian Designer Ruby and Diamond Gold Vintage Drop Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal and Diamond Castle Convertible Ring Pendant Charm 18k Gold
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 18k yellow gold castle pendant set with a beautiful doublet Australian Opal, diamonds, and tsavorite ♥This pendant can also be converted into a ring ♥ Gorgeous blue color! ♥...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2.5Ct Diamond Necklace 51 GM 18 K 2-Tone Gold Bridal Necklace , Designer Salvini
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a luxurious 2.5 Ct Diamond Necklace crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, weighing 52.7 grams, designed by Salvini, a standout piece from our Bridal collection. This necklace ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage-Inspired 0.31ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Wheel Pendant 14K Gold
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14k yellow gold vintage inspired pearl and diamond wheel pendant ♥ The item measures 19.8mm in length, 17.5mm in width, and 13.2mm in height. ♥ Note: The necklace chain is s...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Designer Nijma M 7.15ct Canadian Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18K Gold
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
Take your style to the next level with The Up Tennis Necklace. Crafted with stunning reverse set Canadian diamonds and 18K yellow gold, this elegant tennis necklace exudes luxury and...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Sapphire and Silver and Diamond Beaded Necklace with Link Chain
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Sapphire and Silver and Diamond Beaded Necklace with Link Chain is 32 inch long and can be layered with smaller chains on top.
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch& Pearls Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Antique
Located in New York, NY
For those in search of a truly unique and beautiful piece of jewelry, consider this Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch & Pearls Necklace.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Tyler the Designer "Gilded Gods" Tourmaline, Ruby & Diamond 18K Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with this extraordinary "Gilded Gods" pendant necklace by Steven Tyler, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This striking piece features a capt...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 1.00 Carat Diamonds By The Yard Cross Pendant Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Designer 1.00 Carat Diamonds By The Yard Cross Pendant Necklace 18k Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Opal and Diamond Gold Vintage Le Vian Designer Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Opal and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace. Centering a Hand set 1.50 Carat Opal. Surrounded by .25tcw Diamonds. Pendant size: 0.80” l x 0.40” w. Hand c...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage David Yurman Designer Multi Gemstone and Diamond Enhancer Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Multi Gem and Diamond Gold Enhancer Pendant. Hand set with Peridot, Citrine Gemstones and .16tcw Diamonds. In finely Hand-crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting. ...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,229Sale Price / item|20% Off
Designer Chain Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Emerald Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.84 Cts/128 Pcs Emerald 2.21 Cts/1 Pcs
Yellow Gold
2 Carat Cushion Tanzanite Diamond Gold Signed Le Vian Designer Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Le Vian Pendant Necklace, featuring a securely Hand set 2 Carat Vibrant Rich Blue-Violet Cushion Tanzanite. Surrounded by an artfully Hand-crafted i...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Fashion Fine Jewelry Topaz White Diamond White 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Necklace (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 14.08 gram Size 60 Diamond 12-Round 57-0,15-3/5A Diamond 17-Round 57-0,13-3/5A Diamond 1-Round 57-0,003-3/5A Topaz 1-22...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Baroque Tahitian Pearl Designer Pendant Necklace Fig with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold pendant belongs to the Fig collection, which was showcased in Vogue UA review. It features a Tahitian baroque pearl and a round diamond, and has a contempor...
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...
Designer Coral Multi-Strand Necklace with Dragon Carvings & Diamonds
Located in Viena, Viena
magnificent necklace with large carvings in the shape of dragons in the decorative middle part, set with full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.75 ct, W (white)/ VS-SI (very...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 0.15 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Gold Spiral Designer Fashion Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant, this spiral design diamond pendant is a playful look she’ll adore. The total diamond weight is 0.15 ct and embedded with 16 round diamond set beautifully in Mic...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Round Rosecut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Round Rosecut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace with diamonds on chain in 18K White Gold is perfect for layering.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 5ct VS G Diamond 18k White Gold Bow Motif Designer Dinner Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant vintage designer dinner necklace is a refined expression of feminine sophistication and timeless craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Baroque Pearl Designer Pendant Necklace Fig in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold designer pendant necklace with a detachable freshwater baroque pearl and a round diamond.
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...
TJD 3.0 Carat Round Diamond 18K white gold 18 inches Designer Fashion Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, she'll admire the effortless look of this graceful diamond necklace. The necklace is crafted from 18-karat White gold and features Round Brilliant 406 white diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold South Sea Pearl & 7.40ct Diamond Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearls and Diamonds necklace in elegant and refined design, crafted with particular attention on all details , this piece evoke a sense of luxury and make a bo...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.
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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.