$567Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Cluster Diamond Necklace Floating Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$637Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Cluster Diamond Necklace Floating Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$608Sale Price / item|30% Off
14K Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Religious Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$692Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Religious Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$649 / item
Diamond Letter M Charm, 18K Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Please note that the charm is sold without the chain, if you would like to add a chain please check the separate listing on our store front. 18 Karat Gold Natural Diamonds, with app...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Hex Charm and Crescent Charm with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Mother of Pearl 2.50 carats approx. Emerald evil eye Diamonds 2.60 carats approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namra...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$695Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Star of David Pendant Necklace Minimal Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$612Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Star of David Pendant Necklace Minimal Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$505Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Solid Gold Three Diamond Station Necklace Bezel Setting Round Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$569Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Solid Gold Three Diamond Station Necklace Bezel Setting Round Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Key Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Small key pendant charm
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Key Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Small key pendant charm Diamond Size 1 mm Approx Pendant size 18x5 mm Approx Base Metal Yellow Gold Gold Weight 0.45 Grams Ap...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Martini Glass Charm by Felix Vollman
By Felix Vollman
Located in Bethesda, MD
Raise a glass to elegance with this Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Martini Glass Charm. Featuring 11 sparkling diamonds totaling 0.21cts, this charming piece is a playful yet luxuriou...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Solid Gold paper Plane Charm Pendant Natural Diamond pendant gold Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold paper Plane Charm Pendant Natural Diamond pendant gold Charms Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Style Charm, Pendant Base Metal Yellow Gold Number of Gemstones 1 M...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Guitar Charm Pendant Music Lover Pendant Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Guitar Charm Pendant Music Lover Pendant Charm Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Charm, Pendant Base Metal Yellow Gold Setting Style Pavé Materi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$629Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Diamond Cross Pendant Communion Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$607Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Thunderbolt Necklace Diamond Lightening Tiny Bolt Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$684Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Thunderbolt Necklace Diamond Lightening Tiny Bolt Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$997Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Halo Necklace Princess Cut Necklace Diamond Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$909Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Halo Necklace Princess Cut Necklace Diamond Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Horseshoe Charm with Diamond and Sapphire, Platinum
By Felix Vollman
Located in Bethesda, MD
Bring good fortune with this Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Horseshoe Charm by Felix Vollman.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Genuine Diamond Tiara Charm Pendant 14k Solid Gold Girls Tiara Necklace Charm.
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Tiara Charm Pendant 14k Solid Gold Girls Tiara Necklace Charm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$807Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Diamond Love Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural genuine round cut diamond, each diamond is hand selected by me to ensure quality and set by a master setter in our studio. diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it wo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,274 / item
Baroque Pearl Charm with Diamonds Necklace
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Baroque Pearl necklace features a baroque drop shaped pearl suspended from a sparkly chain and accentuated by glimmering diamonds. The simplicity in its silhouette combined with ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1 Pc Pave Diamond Horn Charm Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Small Necklace Charm.
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Pc Pave Diamond Horn Charm Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Small Necklace Charm.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Memento All Diamond Flower Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A collection symbolizing a special life moment or a new chapter in our life, the Memento collection is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection feat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage diamond platinum butterfly charm paperclip necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The butterfly charm is adorned with twenty-one round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats, each carefully set to create a soft, shimmering surface of light.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,197Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Solid Gold Diamond Clover Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$727Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Anchor Pendant Necklace Delicate Necklace Pave Round Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$644Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Anchor Pendant Necklace Delicate Necklace Pave Round Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$644Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Gold Diamond Necklace Taurus Zodiac Sign Diamond Zodiac Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$575Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Diamond Necklace Taurus Zodiac Sign Diamond Zodiac Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$847Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Star of David Diamond Necklace Religious Star Diamond Jewish Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Dainty Star of David Charm Necklace with natural diamond is made of 14k solid gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$956Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Star of David Diamond Necklace Religious Star Diamond Jewish Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Dainty Star of David Charm Necklace with natural diamond is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.55ct Diamond Vertical Chain 14K Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vertical Chain Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace is a radiant fusion of elegance and charm.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,000 / item
Charms Written In Rune - 18kt Gold & Diamond
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Charms Written in Rune from the Tawiz Collection is a stunning piece that draws on the mysticism and heritage of ancient Germanic runes.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,900 / item
Figa Charm Diamond Opal Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The sterling silver pendant is set with 35.05 carats onyx, .60 carats Ethiopian opal and .75 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & ex...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
$1,180Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Gold Long Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Long Pave Diamond 0.49 Carats
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold, White Gold, and Diamond Heart Charm
Located in Princeton, NJ
A very cute and highly fashionable 18 karat yellow and white gold solid heart charm, embellished with three diamond set star motifs and open in the center with a diamond border surro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Ivy Charm Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold link necklace suspending six ivy leaf shaped pendants set with 1.14 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Theo Fennell White and Brown Diamond Quiver Charm
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
The charm features white and fancy brown/cognac diamonds that form an elegant design.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 2.67ctw Diamond Pave Evil Eye Pendant on 8.62ctw Tennis Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.66ctw Evil Eye Diamond Charm Pendant on a 14k Yellow Gold 8.62 ctw Diamond 22" Tennis Chain Necklace This stunning Evil Eye Tennis Necklace is in excellent conditi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White Gold Diamond Girl Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18KT white gold girl charm pendant consisting of 0.22CT-TW G-VS round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
18KT White Gold Diamond Boy Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18KT white gold boy charm pendant consisting of 0.06CT-TW G-VS round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Charm Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 10 mm size charm Diamonds 0.30 ct approx April birthstone Chain sold separately Intricately crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this 10 millimeter char...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$789Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Lotus Necklace Meditation Necklace Floral Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$736Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Circle Necklace Layering Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Playboy Bunny Charm #25269
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Playboy Bunny Charm A bold and recognizable emblem of modern pop culture, this charm brings a touch of playful sophistication to any look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Nefertiti Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the head of Nefertiti set with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Diamond Celestial Radiance Charm Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Rose Gold Gold Weight : 2.98 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-2cm Each diamond links) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Diamond Stone : 47 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Double Heart Platinum Charm, by Felix Vollman
By Felix Vollman
Located in Bethesda, MD
Celebrate love with this Platinum Diamond Double Open Heart Charm. Featuring 32 brilliant diamonds totaling 0.36cts, this charm elegantly captures the essence of romance and sophisti...
Diamond, Platinum
$646Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$729Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$635Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$765Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$731Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond White Gold 18K Cross Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Diamond on White Gold 18K Cross Pendant Charm. Signed Cartier, numbered and marked.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Asymmetrical Pearl Quartz Gold Diamond Ruby &Amatrine Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Fit for all seasons, winter/autumn/summer/spring, it shines and brings out the best of any ensemble put together Beaded necklace consists of: - 8mm smooth roundel pearls - 8-10 mm ...
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Fire Opal,...
$1,446 / item
0.20ct Diamond & Emerald 14K Gold Charm Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond 14K Gold Charm Necklace is a captivating blend of vibrant color and refined sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$620Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Baptism Confirmation Pendant
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond charm attached to a dainty gold chain it would be perfect to wear at almost any occasion and a perfect gift for loved ones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.
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.
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.