$598Sale Price / item|35% 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
$633Sale Price|20% Off
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
Cartier Dragon Charm Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
TMR2606230004 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Dragon Charm ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: Diamonds / 1P Ruby / 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Approximately 5.4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$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...
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Gift Charm Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming platinum turquoise and diamond pendant by Tiffany & Co. The pendant comprises of a gift motif carved from vibrant turquoise and adorned with a diamond set ribbon and b...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
$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
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Charm Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This beautiful necklace decorated by multi charms with round colourless diamonds in total of 0.16 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Multi Charm Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This beautiful necklace is decorated with different symbols that represents our Jackpot collection. Each charm is decorated by round colourless diamonds in total of 0.26 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Genuine Cartier Cross Diamond Pendant 950 PT Diamond Illusion Charm Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Lovely Find. PRE-OWNED Authentic Cartier Pendant. Princess Square Diamonds Illusion Set. Comes with Original Cartier Box and Receipt. Details PT950 Platinum Cross and Necklace 12mm...
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
$679Sale 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
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,...
Charm in 14kt Rose Gold with Diamonds - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and contemporary, this charm is crafted in 14kt rose gold and distinguished by a pavé of brilliant-cut diamonds that enhance its luminosity and depth.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Charm Pendant with Black Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18k yellow gold 10 mm size charm Black diamonds 0.30 ct approx Chain sold separately Handcrafted from lustrous 18k yellow gold, this 10mm pendant dazzles with approximat...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$576Sale Price / item|35% 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
$492Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Pave Diamond Necklace Simple Minimal 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
$507Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k 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, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$558Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Pave Diamond Necklace Simple Minimal 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
$655Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Valentine Jewelry
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
$633Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Diamond Celestial Radiance Charm Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.75 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-2cm Each diamond links) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Diamond Stone : 47 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$633Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Celestial Radiance Charm Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.7 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-2cm Each diamond links) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Diamond Stone : 47 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Elephant Charm with Pave Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
This adorable 14k white gold elephant charm has 32 pave diamonds and is ready to go on a charm bracelet or necklace of your choice.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Pearl Quartz Gold Diamond Asymmetrical Necklace Ebony Pendant
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 c...
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate...
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Mini Oval Key Charm Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
PT950 This authentic Tiffany & Co. charm pendant features a delicate oval key design crafted in polished platinum and accented with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Flower 18K White Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) white gold charm pendant necklace designed as a flower set with 25 round brilliant cut diamonds and 16 baguette cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.2...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
LaCloche Sapphire and Diamond Dog House Charm Pendant
By LaCloche
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fun and quirky original Art Deco charm come pendant from the esteemed luxury jewellery house of LaCloche.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Vintage Pear Diamond and Enamel Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold pear charm has a Florentine finish that gives a light, matte texture to its surface.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Enamel Platinum Mini Heart Charm Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Mini Heart Charm Pendant Material: Platinum (Pt950) Gemstones: Natural diamonds, approximately 0.16ctw Design: Mini heart charm with diamond and enamel de...
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
$569Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Infinity Knot Pendant 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
$641Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Love Knot Diamond Pendant Necklace Infinity Knot Pendant 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 White Gold Diamond Cat Charm/Pendant #23866
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Cat Charm/Pendant- This adorable cat pendant features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian airplane charm pendant by Cartier, 1910, patriotic charm
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
The plane is set with small, flat diamonds. Antique charm, circa 1910, made by Cartier as a patriotic piece.
Diamond, Platinum
$504Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Gold Leaf Clover Charm with Diamond Accent
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously forged in high-quality 14KT Gold, this charm features four polished heart-shaped petals that meet at a central, shimmering Diamond accent.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$527Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k 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, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$527Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Solid Gold Diamond Infinity Necklace Infinity Symbol 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
$522Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace Layering Necklace Bridesmaid 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
$546Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Masquerade Mask Diamond Necklace Layering Simple 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
$460Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace Layering Necklace Bridesmaid 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, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$553Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Solid Gold Diamond Bar Necklace Minimalist Bar 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
$532Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Unique Cross 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, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$601Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Unique Cross 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
$480Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Gold Masquerade Mask Diamond Necklace Layering Simple 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
$485Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Solid Gold Diamond Bar Necklace Minimalist Bar 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
Diamonds and Baroque Pearl Charm, 0.09cts , 18K Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Baroque Pearl Charm with Diamonds necklace features a baroque drop shaped pearl suspended from a sparkly chain and accentuated by glimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$564Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Gold Diamond Clover Necklace Minimalist Lucky 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
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Studded Hamsa Pendant Charm
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the charm and significance of the Hamsa with this timeless pendant that is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Charm #25705
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Charm - Add a touch of timeless elegance with this 14K yellow gold diamond and pearl charm.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Horseshoe Charm Necklace Blue Sapphire Diamond Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horseshoe Charm Necklace Blue Sapphire White Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant 28 Inch J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Horseshoe Necklace centers on a sterling silver horseshoe set...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,100Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k 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, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Zambian Emerald SI/H Diamond Pendant Necklace Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Art Deco Inspired Zambian Emerald SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Necklace features a emerald with five layer halo diamond around making a pendant with diamond lines dangl...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Trilliant Cut Diamond Scrapbook Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined 18ct white gold charm crafted into the shape of a scrapbook. The charm features a sleek, polished surface with two trilliant-cut diamonds set at the corners, a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Boy Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Boy Charm- This lovely charm features the silhouette of a little boy accented with 15 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Fourteen Karat White Gold Fig Charm with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig charm is made of 14 karat white gold and features a small round diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Chevron Charm Pendant 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Chevron Charm Pendant 14k Solid Gold Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natural Ma...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Spike Charm Necklace 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Spike Charm Necklace 14K Solid Gold Fine Jewelry Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Cartier Love Charm Pendant, 7P Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2606230005 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Love Charm, Diamond ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 7P Diamonds / 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Ap...
Diamond, 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.
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.