14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace #25502
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace Modern elegance meets timeless style with this 14K two-tone gold pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1ct Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 14k gold, it features a stunning circle of 1 carat of round, natural diamonds with VS clarity and F-G color, radiating brilliance in every light.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Pave Open Circle Pendant 14K Gold Paperclip Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 0.22 carat F-G/VS round brilliant diamond pave open circle pendant necklace in 14K yellow gold, featuring a 10mm diamond-set open disc suspended from a polished gold bail on ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Diamond Half Circle Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14 yellow gold Diamonds: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI3 Weight: 2.89 grams
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Circle Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
Tiffany T turquoise and diamond necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace features a turquoise circle motif, with the iconic Tiffany T in yellow gold, pave set with round brilli...
Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Open Circle Pendant Necklace 18.0"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 72 round cut: 0.72cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Length: the necklace measures 18.0” inches in length Weight: 5.8 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .47ct Diamond Open Circle Pendant Necklace New
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .47ct Diamond Open Circle Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 13mm wide Diamond: 14 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .47 Hal...
Diamond, Platinum
Memoire Graduated Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 0.99Ctw
By Memoire
Located in New York, NY
Chic and fabulous, this dazzling diamond circular pendant necklace from Memoire is crafted in 18k white gold and is a standout addition to your everyday and evening looks. This piece...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Handmade Link Necklace with Diamond Set Circle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold Trio Round Diamond Circle Eternity Drop Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
This necklace is a modern take on a classic silhouette. The "Y" shape is specifically designed to elongate the neckline, making it a favorite for pairing with V-neck outfits or eveni...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Handmade Chain Necklace with Diamond Set Circle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Nail Motif Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking pendant offers a bold, industrial-inspired twist on the classic circle necklace. Featuring a stylized "bent nail" motif, the piece is meticulously crafted in 14K white ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Nail Motif Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking pendant offers a bold, industrial-inspired twist on the classic circle necklace. Featuring a stylized "bent nail" motif, the piece is meticulously crafted in 14K yellow...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Two Tone Gold Open Circle Diamond Necklace 16"
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant 18 karat two tone diamond necklace is a refined statement of modern balance and timeless design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Memoire Milgrain Circle Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 0.65ctw
By Memoire
Located in New York, NY
Chic and fabulous, this dazzling diamond circular pendant necklace from Memoire is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is a standout addition to your everyday and evening looks. This piec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 14 Karat Gold Circle of Life Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with .80 carats of shimmering diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collectio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Le Vian Chocolate Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
The brown diamonds are set inside the the circle, as well as the bail of the pendant.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Pave 18-Karat Circle Pendant Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Circle Pendant Necklace Product: Diamond Pave Circle Necklace Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 1.0 carats of nat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Filigree Circle Medallion Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold circle pendant with round faceted diamonds weighing 0.50 carat total. In the middle of the pendant, 14K yellow gold filigree design with a matte finish. The pendant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20ct Rare moving diamond pendant necklace circle infinity diamond pendant 18KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning moving pendant necklace in 18KT yellow gold made with 1.20 ct of diamonds VS clarity and F color. Chain is 18" Certiicate of authenticity comes with the necklace. ABOUT US...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Satin Finished Double Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 19 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.076 cttw Diamond Setting Type...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Piaget Possession Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Circle Pendant Chain Necklace
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Piaget Possession Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Circle Pendant Necklace is a luxurious and elegant piece of fine jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Tri Color Trinity Diamond Spotted Panthere Circle Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This bold Cartier Trinity necklace features the iconic interwoven tricolor rings, enhanced with sleek black lacquer and set with approximately 1.00 carat of round brilliant diamonds....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Halo Necklace - 14k Engravable Disc Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.08ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Halo Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Chai...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Circle Round Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pave circle necklace is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.27 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Circle Drop Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Diamond Circle Drop Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold Diamond Necklace features circles of Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds set within the chain and set within concentric c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Black and White Diamond Floating Diamond Circle White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Italian beautifully made diamond circle pendant featuring an exterior black pave diamond frame with an internal pave diamond center with 5 bezel set floating diamonds within a glass ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Orlando Orlandini Scintille Interlocking Circle Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By Orlando Orlandini
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Orlando Orlandini Collection: Loops Necklace Metal: 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 0.06 CT Diamond Clarity: SI-2 Di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Pave Set Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highlights the continuous row of shimmering diamonds that encircle the pendant. Specifies the metal purity and the classic warm finish of the pendant and chain. Correctly categorizes...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Trio Round Diamond Circle Eternity Drop Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
This necklace is a modern take on a classic silhouette. The "Y" shape is specifically designed to elongate the neckline, making it a favorite for pairing with V-neck outfits or eveni...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace, 7.98cts
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This striking necklace features a captivating circle pendant adorned with richly hued baguette-cut MULIT-SAPPHIRE, meticulously set in a stunning g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Halo Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Halo Circle Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Pink Gold Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Rose Pink Gold Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace Metal: 14k rose gold Weight: 1.47 grams Diamonds: .08 CTW natural round diamonds G-H SI Length: 16 inches Circle: 9mm...
Diamond, Gold
1.52 Carat Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.52 Carat Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 1.52CT G-H SI 14K Wh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace #15493
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace- This elegant circle pendant features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Daniel K Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Circle Drop Necklace
By Daniel K
Located in Miami, FL
Adore this delightful and artistic Estate Diamond 18K Gold Circle Drop Necklace! This necklace is crafted in 18 karat white gold, with trending black rhodium plating on the circle m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,944Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Ruby Briolette and Diamond Circle Drop Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K white gold drop necklace showcases a vibrant 1.88-carat ruby briolette, gracefully suspended from a diamond-accented circle weighing 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Twisted Circle Pendant Necklace Diamond Eternity in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Twisted Circle Necklace Diamond Eternity Necklace 14k Solid Gold Women Necklace Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, u...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18kt White Gold Fashion Necklace with Circle Pave Diamond & Round Cut Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold circle pave fashion diamond necklace linked by 19 round all diamond links featuring 107.00ct of round cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
0.25 Carat Diamond & Tsavorite Circle Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond & Tsavorite Circle Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Tsavorites 0.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Trinity Blue Sapphires Diamonds Circle Interlocking Rings White Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant pendant necklace, features a captivating interlocking circle design.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Circle Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond & Sapphire Circle Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphires 0.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 2.7 gram 6/8 inches i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond "C" Initial Circle Pendant Necklace #18094
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond "C" Pendant Necklace This stunning necklace features a 14K white gold circle pendant with 14 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds in a "C" paired with a 14...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.52 Carat Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.52 Carat Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 1.52CT G-H SI 14K Wh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Wrapped Wire Circle Necklace in 20K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Wrapped Wire Circle Necklace Set in 20 karat Yellow Gold with 3.71-carat Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Tapered Baguettes Amethyst Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold tapered baguettes amethyst diamond circle pendant necklace. This 14K gold amethyst diamond circle pendant necklace exudes elegance with its meticulous design.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Sun Circle Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Sun Necklace 14K Solid Yellow Gold Sun Circle Pendant Christmas Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$658Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Baguette Diamond Pendant Gold Circle Pendant Necklace with Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Baguette Diamond Pendant is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine Baguette diamond, each diamond is hand se...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$751Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Baguette Diamond Pendant Gold Circle Pendant Necklace with Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Baguette Diamond Pendant is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine Baguette diamond, each diamond is hand se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Diamond Pave Circle Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pendant necklace, crafted by CHD, features a stunning circular design entirely encrusted with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
0.54ctw Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Curb Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.54ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity - SI2 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 3.8 Grams Stamps: 750 Chain Style...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$792Sale Price|40% Off
Diamond Circle Cluster Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold - 0.52ctw, 18", New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with this exquisite Diamond Cluster Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold. Featuring 0.52 carats of GH SI natural diamonds, this necklace combines timeless bea...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k White Gold Yellow & White Diamond Pendant Necklace 5.00ctw Concentric Circle
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White & Yellow Gold White & Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace. Crafted in 14k white gold with yellow gold accents where the yellow diamonds are...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,037Sale Price|40% Off
Designer Effy Diamond Onyx Circle Necklace 14kt Two Tone Gold 0.53ctw
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
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 Circle pendant design 5 gram...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Paperclip Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Circle Pendant Paperclip Necklace Product: Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Paperclip Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond De...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Paperclip Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Circle Pendant Paperclip Necklace Product: Natural Diamond Circle Pendant Paperclip Necklace Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Deta...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,120Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Diamond Triple Circle Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless elegance and modern sophistication, this exquisite triple circle pendant necklace is crafted in lustrous 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rainbow Gemstone Circle Diamond Ethiopian Opal Reversible Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14K gold rainbow gemstone circle diamond and ethiopian opal reversible pendant This is our exquisite 14K gold rainbow gemstone circle diamond and opal reversible pendant is a true m...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal,...
Art Deco Diamond Open Circle Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace featuring an Open Circle with a Bow on top.
Diamond
Memoire Diamond Circle Pavé Necklace 62 Round Brilliant Diamond 1.01ctw 18k Whit
By Memoire
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This Memoire Diamond Circle Pavé Pendant necklace features a total of 62 Round Brilliant Diamonds, amounting to 1.01ctw, set in an 18K White Gold 18" Adjustable Chain.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.