Round & Baguette Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Round & Baguette Diamond Collar Necklace Description: An elegant collar necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, designed with a twisted chain leading to a sculptural front section...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin 9ctw Diamond Collar Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Gubelin
Located in Dallas, TX
Gubelin Diamond Collar Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features approximately 9ctw of brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Collar Necklace #23297
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Collar Necklace- This refined 14K white gold necklace showcases a series of brilliant cut white diamonds, elegantly set along a wavy design that adds a touch ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby And Diamond Collar Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby And Diamond Collar Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold. The necklace features three row fancy link design, joined together, finished in high polish.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Diamond Collar Necklace Rope Design
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. collar necklace is crafted in 18 gold and features diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18k White Gold Diamond Collar Necklace This is a stunning contemporary collar necklace that showcases exceptional craftsmanship and modern design sensibilities.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Magnificent Italian Solid Diamond Collar Choker Necklace 15.00ct -Modernist
Located in Great Neck, NY
For day or night, this Italian diamond collar-choker is the ultimate statement in refined glamour. a Wonderful marina Bvlgari inspired solid gold collar necklace, created by master ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yessayan Floral Diamond Collar Necklace
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
27.94 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 40.3 Grams of 18K White Gold Ref. 149918
Diamond, 18k Gold
YESSAYAN Diamond Collar Statement Necklace
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.34 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 16.7 Grams of 18K White Gold Ref. 144967
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Link Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Twisted Rope Link Diamond Collar Necklace is a true masterpiece, elegantly crafted with brilliant-cut diamonds, hammered 18K gold, and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Collar 9.00cttw Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the allure of this David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Collar Necklace and experience the unparalleled beauty and elegance it brings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 10 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace Graduated Brilliant and Baguette
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and substantial diamond collar necklace crafted in 18K white gold , designed with a refined graduated silhouette that sits beautifully along the neckline.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 30.56 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Collar Necklace in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted diamond collar necklace, showcasing a cluster of mixed-cut diamonds, arranged in an intricate design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
76 Carat Pear Cut, Marquise Cut, and Round Cut Diamond Collar Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 76.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace. This stunning diamond necklace is crafted with substantial size diamonds all throughout.
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking statement piece crafted in 18K yellow gold, this sculptural collar necklace features a dynamic wave motif adorned with a dazzling mix of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Collar Chandalier Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ruby and diamond chandelier necklace with 24 oval cut rubies and brilliant and brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Judith Ripka 4.7 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Judith Ripka diamond collar necklace crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold, combining timeless elegance with sophisticated modern design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gold and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 14kt yellow gold collar necklace with hinged twist links and 10 double row diamond sections featuring 180 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.55ctw, G to H in color and V...
Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 30 round cut = 0.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Length: necklace measures approximately 17-inches in length Weight: 42.6 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: round cut = 7.45cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: 27.00 grams
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,104Sale Price|20% Off
Alternating Ruby and Diamond Collar Necklace, 15.67ct
Located in Houston, TX
This collar necklace is made in 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 6.74ct Natural Diamond Collar Necklace, SI Clarity, Certified
Located in Diera, AE
18k White Gold 6.74ct Natural Diamond Collar Necklace, SI Clarity, Certified Details Item Code :-SECK-9709 Gross Wt. :- 19.12 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-17.77 gm Natural Diamond Wt. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diamond Collar Necklace 108 carat Natural Burma Pink Spinel Diamond Platinum Bib
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Collar Necklace 108 carat Natural Burma Pink Spinel Diamond Platinum Bib An exceptional Burma spinel and diamond high jewelry bib necklace, designed with remarkable fluidity...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Purple Sapphire...
$71,120Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1950s Diamond Collar Necklace 45 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950's, this Vintage Collar necklace features round brilliants weighing approximately 45 Carats. Color G Clarity SI Stunning & Bold!!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Processed Pear Shaped Blue Gemstone Diamond Collar Cuff Necklace 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Processed Pear Shaped Blue Gemstone Diamond Collar Cuff Necklace 14K White Gold This necklace features a delicate asymmetrical design, where a flowing line of sparkling diamonds gra...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$29,168Sale Price|20% Off
Processed Pear Shaped Blue Gemstone Diamond Collar Cuff Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Processed Pear Shaped Blue Gemstone Diamond Collar Cuff Necklace 18K White Gold This necklace features a delicate asymmetrical design, where a flowing line of sparkling diamonds gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Sophia D Diamond Collar Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold collar necklace set with 10.93 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond Collar Necklace in Gold and Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum, the piece features a beautifully sculpted floral sprig motif adorned with shimmering round and baguette-cut natural diamonds. The so...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 13.55ctw Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k yellow gold diamond necklace is designed as a sculptural collar, articulated to follow the curve of the neckline with a strong architectural rhythm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The triple-row collar design is adorned with 63 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 1.75 carats, each meticulously set in “X” shaped motifs that seamlessly blend scu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Collar Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold collar necklace featuring 5 oval and pear cut aquamarines totaling approximately 1.00 carat accented by 27 round diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling 0.25...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 35 Carats Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Drape yourself in the resplendent radiance of this Triple Dot Collar Diamond Necklace, a true embodiment of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,790Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Aquamarine Scalloped Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14K white gold and features an oval cut, 2.58 carat aquamarine. Surrounded by a halo and scalloped style necklace of 238 round cut. Diamonds weighing 8.20 ca...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$31,552Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K white gold and features an 27 oval blue sapphires weighing 27.05 carat. Surrounded by 434 round cut diamonds. Diamonds weighing 10.60 carats combined. N...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold collar necklace features a double band collar highlighted by three square stations of brilliantly-cut pavé diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Make a bold yet elegant statement with this exquisite 18K yellow gold collar necklace, masterfully crafted with 241 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 9.10 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$95,666Sale Price / item|20% Off
40.39 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Collar Necklace 14k Yellow White Dual Tone Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
40.39 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Collar Necklace 14k Yellow White Dual Tone Gold Designed with two distinct but harmonious segments one side showcasing radiant pear-cut natural emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$119,582Sale Price / item|20% Off
40.39 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Collar Necklace 18k Yellow White Dual Tone Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
40.39 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Collar Necklace 18k Yellow White Dual Tone Gold Designed with two distinct but harmonious segments one side showcasing radiant pear-cut natural emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,752Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Diamond Collar Bib Necklace 66 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 113.5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat white gold bib collar necklace featuring numerous round brilliants weighing approximately 66 carats, 113.5 grams. Very comfortable on the necklace! A real showstopper!
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Link Style Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 22K yellow gold Diamonds: 45 round cut = 3.75cttw Color: G / H Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: necklace measures 17-inches in length Weight: 78.9 grams
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 576 round brilliant & baguette cut = 7.59cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-I1 Weight: 21.50 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Striking and sculptural, this vintage 1980s collar necklace is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, showcasing five deep-red cabochon rubies with a total weight of approximately 19.20 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow & White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking collar-style necklace crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, featuring an extraordinary 126.95 carats of richly saturated round-cut amethysts.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: marquise cut = 18.59cttw Color: G / H / I Clarity: VS2-SI1 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 35.86 g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$40,008Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Fringe Bib Diamond Collar Necklace, 16.09ct.
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14K white gold and features 756 round cut diamonds weighing 16.09 carats combined. Necklace has a color grade (H). and clarity grade (SI2). All stones are pr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.36 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace 18K Yellow Gold, Adjustable Length
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
This 18K yellow gold collar necklace is set with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 2.36 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18KT White Gold 59.78. Baguette & Round Diamond Collar Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini NYC presents this magnificent 18 karat white gold and diamond classic collar necklace. The necklace is designed with a center row of 189 baguette cut diamonds with a total d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 69.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant and Square Emerald cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 69.00 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 14 1/4 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel 18K Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone and Diamond Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones: Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Diamonds. Gold Weight: 179gr. Rare, vintage find.
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Nova 18kt Yellow Gold, 1.73ct. Oval & Round Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Nova, this 18 karat yellow gold choker necklace is a real showstopper. The centerpiece is the 0.85 carat oval diamond. Four rows of invisibly set round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
238.27 Carat Mixed Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finished with round brilliant diamond edges as well as three leaf clovers made of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Collar Necklace and Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Accenting the center of the collar are three elegant rows of pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged on a graceful diagonal.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Enamel and Diamond Collar Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage 18K yellow gold collar necklace with black enamel and diamonds. The heavy weight hollow collar is hinged on the sides and slightly oval shaped to fit the curve of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Collar Necklace, Lace Design
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold (95+ grams) Sapphires: 39.25 Carats, Natural Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Cornflower Blue, Eye Clean Diamonds: 5.44 Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, E–F Color, VS...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Collar 9.00cttw Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Collar Necklace is a true statement of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Roman Malakov 27.50 Carats Total Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Collar Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant collar necklace, featuring graduating baguette cut diamonds weighing 23.00 carats total, set in a curved design.
Diamond, Platinum
20.74 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Collar Necklace in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant collar necklace, showcasing 158 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 20.74 carats total.
Diamond, Platinum
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.