Tiffany & Co. White Gold Diamond Atlas Collar Necklace 1.50ct TDW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This stunning collar diamond necklace from the iconic Atlas collection by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in 18k white gold and elegantly designed with 20 signature Atlas motifs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
SeidenGang Sapphire Diamond Garnet 18 Karat Gold Odyssey Collar Necklace
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar necklace is designed as organically formed cushion links - graduating in size With stylized neoclassic renderings of Dionysus, the Nemean lion, and seated Zeus Matte finishe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Go...
24ctw Ruby Diamond Flower Collar Necklace 18k White Gold 16" Statement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: *Natural Diamond* Total Carats - 12.50ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - H Clarity - VS2 - I1 *Natural Rubies* Total Carats - 11.50ctw Cut - Oval Brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 10.2 Carat Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
224 round brilliant cut diamond 18-Inch-long, 18k yellow gold and platinum collar style necklace. 112 round brilliant cut diamonds G VS, approx. 6.84cts 112 round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Italian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panther Link Collar Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Seven carats of sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds are set throughout the nine row panther link necklace.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Link Collar Maillon Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM972 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Collar 0.70ct Diamond Maillon Necklace Accompanied With: Box & Papers Gender: Ladies Necklace Length: Necklace Wid...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Collar Necklace Choker with Diamond Sapphire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and classy collar necklace created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1980s.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.60 Carat Diamond Bar Ribbed Collar Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: G13571 This ribbed collar diamond necklace is a very unique piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Chocolate Diamond Ornate Slide Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 22K yellow gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.15ct Color: Chocolate Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length Weight: 139.18 g...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 3584 round brilliant cut = 25.07cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: necklace measures 19.5-inches in length Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Flower Link Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 2982 round brilliant cut = 35.65cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: necklace measures 16.5-inches in length Weight: 97.6...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.8 CTW Diamond Floral 18 Karat Blackened Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautifully crafted diamond floral necklace fashioned in 18 karat blackened gold. The necklace features 133 white round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats and ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Remas Diamond Pave Large Oval Links Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
While the impeccably polished 18K yellow gold exudes elegance and class, the fascinating resplendence of diamonds adds an alluring luxurious touch to this sublime necklace designed b...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Station Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 5 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches long Weight: 10.27 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 341 round brilliant cut = 8.76cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Emerald: 31 oval cut = 14.26cttw Color: Ideal Kelly Green Clarity: AAA Dim...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Buckle Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar necklace is comprised of polished gold brick links, incredibly malleable Centering a buckle motif with two suspended tails Accented by round cut ruby and round brilliant cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Interlocking Diamond Cable & Polished Link Substantial Collar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (57) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.75-1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold & White Gold Acce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold T True Diamond Choker Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking Tiffany & Co. 18-karat yellow gold 'T-True' choker necklace. A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, this exquisite piece is...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pendant and Pearl Collar Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
Embodying the very essence of timeless elegance and refined design, this marvelous Mikimoto necklace exudes prestigious opulence and lustrous sophistication. The necklace is made of ...
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Pave and Emeralds Elephant Herd Gold Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Depicting a plethora of elephants in the most luxurious manner, this ravishing necklace beautifully embodies the enticing allure of African wildlife. Designed by Cartier, the necklac...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pave Yellow and White Gold Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Embellish your ensembles with a refined touch of luxe sophistication by accessorizing with this sublime necklace that is designed by Tiffany & Co. in a most prestigious manner and be...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Parentesi Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar necklace is comprised of the iconic Parentesi motif Consisting of a seamless pattern of hourglass, arch, and bar links Pavè set throughout by round brilliant cut diamonds W...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Nouveau Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Figural Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar necklace is designed as pierced bar links alternating with highly rendered stations Stations depict a female face adorned by a scrolled headdress with center face larger and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Penny Preville Diamond and Black Pearl White Gold Collar Necklace
By Penny Preville
Located in Southampton, PA
Offering a look of utmost class and prestige, this sublime Penny Preville necklace will gorgeously accentuate any attire. The necklace is made of elegant 18K white gold and set with ...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Tutti Fruity Cabochon Collar Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Jewel tone hues of cabochon citrine, amethyst and tourmaline in romantic, curving shapes make this beautiful necklace a stand out. Each section is connected by a subtle diamond link,...
Citrine, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Corset Pearl and Velvet Collar Choker Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Corset Set Of Two Necklaces Pearls And Black Velvet Collar by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Manfredi 18 Karat Two-Tone Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire Collar Necklace
By Manfredi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Manfredi Material: 18k white and yellow gold Gemstones: ruby, sapphire, diamond Diamonds: 22 round brilliant cuts = 0.75 carat total weight Dimensions: necklace is 16-inche...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Estate 7.00 Carat Collar 1980s Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yellow gold estate diamond necklace that fits like an impressive collar around a beautiful neck.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave and Ruby Collar Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
This Boucheron necklace is made of 18K yellow gold, and set with diamonds and rubies. The rubies weigh 2.25 carats and the diamonds total 1.65 carats, boasting grade F color and VVS ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bib Collar Heavy Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
Fluted, arched link gold collar necklace, with prong-set, circular-cut diamonds set to the front, the diamonds weighing approximately 25 total carats, mounted in 18k yellow gold, sig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold 2.20ct Brilliant Diamond Grooved Link Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This statement collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a magnificent center piece that's made from solid white gold and perfectly covered with 28 round brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold 18 Karat Diamond and Ruby Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful yellow gold necklace is a vintage piece from the 1960's and was crafted in the French branch by Tiffany & Co. Two-Color Gold, Diamonds and Rubies on a woman's collar b...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Choker Collar Necklace This classic Roberto Coin choker is set in 18K yellow and white gold Center of the necklace is set with 75 rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Citra Women's 18K Yellow Gold Full Diamond Pave Collar Necklace CI009
Located in Southampton, PA
A sight of sheer luxury and tasteful flamboyance, this extraordinary necklace from Citra is made of gorgeous 18K yellow gold and lavishly embellished with a scintillating arrangement...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Carat Diamond Bamboo Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This necklace lays as a collar perfect to wear day to night. Circa 1980's.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 18K Gold Diamond & Black Lacquer Chain Link Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented within the iconic “Panthère” collection by Cartier, this sublime necklace offers a stunningly prestigious appearance. Exquisitely crafted from 18K yellow gold, the necklace...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Italian Suite Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Earrings Ring Collar Necklace Set
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Italian-made set of Diamond & Ruby jewelry, with matching ring, earrings & spectacular collar link necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chiampesan 0.85 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Collar Necklace
By Chiampesan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar style necklace comprised of puffed, polished gold, geometric links; each centering rectangular forms Front facing rectangular links are comprised of white gold and are pavé s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Dust Leaf Convertible Tahitian Pearl Brooch Necklace with 18K Collar
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Tahitian Pearl Jewelry Processed in Japan Material Tahitian Pearl, 18k White Gold, and Diamond Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 9-11 mm Quality: AAA...
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Horus Collar 18 Karat Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The flexible, polished brick-link collar, set to the front with a chased falcon motif and pave-set brilliant-cut diamond detail, with concealed clasp.
Retro Diamond and Spiraling Gold Coil Collar Necklace by Cartier France
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Retro Diamond and Spiraling Gold Coil Collar Necklace by Cartier, composed of 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Nabucco Necklace Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Choker 18k Collar
By Roberto Coin
Located in Northbrook, IL
Crafted from 18k white gold, this choker style collar features a dazzling array of precious stones, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Carved Emerald 14 Karat Gold Floral Station Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cushion emerald measuring approximately 1 x 1 3/8 inches, light bluish-green, translucent with natural inclusions Deeply carved to depict a flower and foliate with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pearl Platinum Voile Three Strand Station Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three strands of 3.5 to 4.0 mm round pearls graduating in size. Opaque white in body color with moderate iridescence and great luster. Bisected by seven rectangular latti...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Chanel Yellow Gold Diamond Three Symbols Flower Choker Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: 18K yellow gold Chanel three symbols necklace featuring 0.66ct round brilliant cut diamonds with clover and camellia motifs and a box clasp. Camellia collection. Est...
Diamond
Carlo Weingrill 18 Karat Gold Ball Collar Necklace with Diamond Centrepiece
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A creative and unique design! This necklace is designed by Carlo Weingrill. The necklace features 18k yellow gold ball links with a round diamond pave set center piece. The 260 round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Station and Bar Link Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.27cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.12ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: n...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Bar Link Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 19 round brilliant cut = 1.90cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 33.44 g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Three-Row Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Roberto Coin Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 19 round brilliant cuts = 0.57 carat total weight Dimensions: necklace measures 17 inches long and ½ inch wide Weight: 126....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enchanting 146.85ct Emerald Collar Necklace with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating necklace showcases a breathtaking display of emeralds and diamonds, meticulously set in luxurious 18K white gold. The centerpiece features two mesmerizing cabochon e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave and Ruby Collar Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
This Boucheron necklace is made of 18K yellow gold, and set with diamonds and rubies. The rubies weigh 2.25 carats and the diamonds total 1.65 carats, boasting grade F color and VVS ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ornate Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 168 round brilliant cut = 8.00cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2 Weight: 190.40 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 381 round brilliant cut = 8.00cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Emerald: 27 oval cut = 11.00ct Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gauthier 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Link Collar Necklace
By Scott Gauthier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gauthier Material: 14k White Gold Sapphires: 99 round brilliant cut = 5.00cttw Diamonds: 275 round brilliant cuts = 5.11cttw Color: F/G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: necklace ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mitchell Peck Citrine Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Platinum Collar Necklace
By Mitchell Peck
Located in Miami, FL
This elagant multi-gem collar necklace is exceptionally crafted by American designer, Mitchell Peck in a combination of 18-karat yellow gold and platinum.
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
18 Karat White Gold 6.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Drop Collar Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Necklace features round & baguette cut Diamonds, made in 18k White Gold. Complete with Xupes Presentation Box.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 22.38ctw VVS F Diamond Covered Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 12 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - E/F Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 5.52ctw exact 720 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
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.
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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.