0.08ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 0.08ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace combines refined craftsmanship with simple elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.62ct Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The pendant hangs from a delicate chain, keeping the focus on the unique wing details.Offered brand new, this 18K Yellow Gold 1.62 ct Diamond Butterfly Necklace comes with a gift box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Round and Tapered Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Round and Tapered Diamond Butterfly Necklace A delicate dance of diamonds and design, this 18K gold necklace features a graceful butterfly motif crafted from a mix of round...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Butterfly Necklace #24134
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Butterfly Necklace- This delicate 14K yellow gold necklace features two shimmering pave-diamond butterflies set asymmetrically along a fine cable chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$719Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 14K White Gold Natural White Diamonds Butterfly Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 14K White Gold with 0.18 carat Natural White Diamonds Butterfly Necklace is a symbol of elegance and grace.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.62ct Diamond Butterfly Necklace ANK-20491
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The combination of solid diamond surfaces and airy pav setting adds dimension to the pendant, giving the butterfly motif depth while keeping the design light.Offered brand new, this ...
Diamond
$135,200
Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly necklace in 18kt white gold set with 907 diamonds 38.97 cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|30% Off
White Rose Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR White Rose Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold A strikingly simple composition of pear-shape and Round captures the delicate beauty of a butterfly’s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,310Sale Price / item|30% Off
White Rose Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR White Rose Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace 18 Karat White Gold A strikingly simple composition of pear-shape and Round captures the delicate beauty of a butterfly’s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|30% Off
White Rose Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR White Rose Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold A strikingly simple composition of pear-shape and Round captures the delicate beauty of a butterfly’s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
925 Sterling Silver Diamond Butterfly Necklace Natural Diamond Insect Necklace.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Diamond Butterfly Necklace Natural Diamond Insect Necklace.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Graff Pink & White Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold 0.75 CTW
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff Pink & White Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold 0.75 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 111564 Listing Title: Graff Pink & White Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K Yel...
Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K white gold. White Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K yellow gold. White Diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K rose gold. White Diamond:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace design by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Broomall, PA
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace by Elsa Peretti Add a touch of luxury to any ensemble with this charming Tiffany & Co. necklace.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Pave Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Pave Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K yellow gold. White D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Pave Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Pave Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K white gold. White Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanisa Nahata Pave Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Pave Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18K rose gold. White Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ole Lynggaard Diamond butterfly necklace
By Ole Lynggaard
Located in Malmö, SE
The Ole Lynggaard Katrine Necklace with Diamonds is a stunning piece of fine jewelry crafted from sterling silver and 18k white gold with a natural diamond as the main stone. The ne...
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18''
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.00CT G-H SI 14K Wh...
Diamond, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold butterfly pendant necklace featuring a round brilliant diamond at the center.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold butterfly necklace featuring vibrant turquoise inlay wings and three round diamond accents at the center.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold - 5.42 GM Yellow Diamonds - 0.30 CT Diamonds - 0.10CT This delicate butterfly pendant from Nurati Jewelry is a stunning symbol...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold - 5.42 GM Yellow Diamonds - 0.30 CT Diamonds - 0.10CT This delicate butterfly pendant from Nurati Jewelry is a stunning symbol...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Suspended from a lovely 18 karat Rose Gold chain is a diamond pendant in the shape of a butterfly. Two Pear Shaped Diamonds are featured in the lower wings, while a number of fine me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$908Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Blue Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K white gold and features a butterfly pendant of 32 round cut, prong set blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This breathtaking Suzy Levian butterfly necklace features natural diamonds, hand-set in 14-Karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,231 / item
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautiful Baguette Butterfly Necklace! Crafted of 14K Gold featuring stunning baguette diamonds surrounded with sparkling round Diamonds!
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace 0.26 Carat Pendant Two-Tone Gold Necklace
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and elegant, this 14K gold butterfly necklace showcases a beautifully sculpted butterfly pendant accented with 0.26 carats total weight of sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.50 Cttw Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Spring into beauty with this lovely medium size butterfly diamond necklace comprised of 2 marquise cut diamonds = 0.75 Cttw and 3 pear shape diamonds = 1.10 Cttw to make up the body ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.20 Cttw Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Spring into beauty with this lovely small size butterfly diamond necklace comprised of 2 marquise cut diamonds = 0.55 Cttw and 3 pear shape diamonds = 0.65 Cttw to make up the body &...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Necklace Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Darling butterfly brooch that can also be worn as necklace and comes with the chain shown.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14k Rose Gold White Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This breathtaking Suzy Levian butterfly necklace features natural diamonds, hand-set in 14-Karat rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 14k White Gold White Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This breathtaking Suzy Levian butterfly necklace features natural diamonds, hand-set in 14-Karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.19 Carat Diamonds Butterfly Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This Beautiful 2 Butterfly Diamond Necklace is perfect for your Summer wardrobe!
Diamond, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.16 Carat Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Fluttery diamond wings create an almost magical sparkle on this whimsical butterfly pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.02 Carat Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This Beautiful Butterfly Pendant is crafted of 14K Yellow Gold and features 0.02cts of round Diamonds. Adjustable Chain 16-18'' inches. Gorgeous for every day wear! -14K Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace with Baguettes
Located in Aventura, FL
This sophisticated butterfly Necklace is crafted of 18k white gold with total 2.25 carat weight of diamonds in F Color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
EFFY Black and White Diamond Butterfly Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 6.9 Grams Chain Length: 16" Pendant Measurements: 1.00" x 1.24" Diamond Count: 18 black and ~132 white Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
19K Yellow Gold/Platinum .25cttw Round Brilliant Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Metal Type: 19K Yellow Gold/Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.2 grams Natural Diamond Details: Weight: .25cttw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Bead 0.80 Carat White Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Free flying when the Modern butterfly spreads its diamond wings on the 18K Yellow Gold necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds Butterfly Necklace 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
This butterfly necklace is handcrafted in solid 18ct gold with engraved textured surface inspired by the delicate veins of real wings.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
14KT White Gold Sterling Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
The central feature is an intricately crafted butterfly pendant. The wings are adorned with numerous small, pavé-set white stones , while the body features distinctive blue sapphire ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Sterling Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
The central feature is an intricately crafted butterfly pendant. The wings are adorned with numerous small, pavé-set white stones while the body features distinctive blue sapphire s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral Double Strand 14K Gold Diamond Butterfly Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Westport, CT
The set is complemented by a matching pair of 14K yellow gold butterfly earrings with the same enamel and diamond motif.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphires, Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Butterfly Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.61 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.25 carats, Purple Sapphire 1.19 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.79 carats, Ruby 0.49 carat, Tsavorite 1.03 carats and Diamond 4.19 carats Necklac...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$35,000Sale Price|58% Off
NWT $84, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Blue Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering Butterfly Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Necklace Feature Gorgeous Colorful Blue Sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1.08 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.08CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style , 3.5 grams 7/8 inch in height, 15/16 inch in width 46 Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
0.53 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.53CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Butterfly Necklace for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Nature Inspired Design - This Diamond butterfly necklace features a 14k gold chain with a beautiful diamond butterfly with an approximate diamond weight of 0.18cts and a colour of G-...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Baguette Butterfly Necklace for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Nature Inspired Design - This Diamond butterfly necklace features a 14k gold chain with a beautiful diamond butterfly with an approximate diamond weight of 0.18cts and a colour of G-...
Diamond, White Gold
Effy Pavé Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Effy diamond butterfly necklace, set in 14 karat yellow gold, exudes whimsical charm and elegant sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 0.33 Carat Diamond Pave 18-Karat Butterfly Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Natural 0.33 Carat Diamond Pave Butterfly Necklace Product: Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Butterfly Necklace Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: There are...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.23 Ctw Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Related Keywords: Butterfly Diamond Pendant, 14K Gold Necklace, Diamond Butterfly Necklace, Dainty Gold Pendant, Natural Diamond Jewelry, Elegant Butterfly Pendant, Fine Gold Necklac...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.23 Ctw Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Related Keywords: Butterfly Diamond Pendant, 14K Gold Necklace, Diamond Butterfly Necklace, Dainty Gold Pendant, Natural Diamond Jewelry, Elegant Butterfly Pendant, Fine Gold Necklac...
Diamond, 14k 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.