Marina B Pearl Gemstones Collar Necklace Vintage Jewelry
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular vintage collar necklace by Marina B, crafted from pearls and featuring a calf’s head shaped cabochon emerald accented with diamonds, ruby and black onyx set in 18 karat...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Chanel Perles et Etoiles White Gold Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Shine as bright as the stars as you don this dazzling necklace from Chanel. The necklace from the Perles et Etoiles collection is made of 18K white gold and boasts a design accented ...
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$29,000
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Collar Style Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co woven gold link collar style necklace circa 1980. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #B-DJ512E.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Station Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 470 round brilliant cut = 6.69cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Diamonds: 236 baguette cut = 5.87cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Tri-Tone Diamond 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow, rose, and white gold Diamonds: 737 round cut = 7.00cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length Weight: 49.97 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Saunsa Designed Native American Collar Necklace and Ring SET
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Saunsa Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 48 round brilliant cut = 4.20cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 83.41 grams
Coral, Diamond, Marcasite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,300 / set
2.50 Carat Modern Star Pendant on Wire White Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
This modern wire collar necklace is made in 18k white gold. It comes with a bright white star, paved with brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Necklace Bulgari Gold Chain Collar Necklace Citrine Gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bulgari collar necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold, showcasing the brand’s signature bold yet refined style.
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin Yellow Gold Appassionata Three-Row Collar Woven Link Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
"Appassionata" three-row collar necklace, designed as a band of woven and textured 18k yellow gold links, secured by a pave-set diamond bar clasp in 18k white gold, signed Roberto Co...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Black Starr and Frost Retro 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Collar Link Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar style necklace with two nesting parallel drops that create stylized curbed links Alternating yellow and rose gold Set to front with round brilliant diamonds weighing approxi...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$12,795
18KY Diamond Textured Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
18 karat yellow gold textured design collar necklace. 53 round diamonds in a random pattern at the front of the collar.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$30,000
Chopard Floating Diamond Gold Snake Necklace
By Chopard
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and very rare diamond and 18K pink gold necklace by Chopard. The necklace features a snake-like design that centers on a pear shaped pendant of hematite and rock crystal with l...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Bezel Pendant, Floral Side with .05 Carat Diamond with Cable Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The necklace is 16 inches long but can be adjusted for you per request. 16 inch long necklaces sit perfectly on most collar bones. This diamond is high quality, VS-2 clarity and G co...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$11,685
Pair of Antique Sapphire Diamond Brooches
Located in Poitiers, FR
The brooches each feature a pin clasp as well as the original screw clasp that enables you to withdraw the pin to use for positioning in different places (hat, collar etc). Total d...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Go...
Cartier Diamond Platinum Necklace Dentelle Collection Paris
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Necklace "Dentelle" Collection in Platinum made with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. 120 Stones Approx 9.00 cts Set in Platinum with 18k White gold Clasp circa 2006 A wonderful...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold 5.00 Cttw Diamond Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant-cut diamonds highlight the flexible collar necklace.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold 5.00 Cttw Diamond Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant-cut diamonds highlight the flexible collar necklace.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Panthere De Cartier Necklace N7424122
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Complemented by pear cut emerald eyes and onyx nose for detailing, as well as a black lacquer and diamond set collar featuring 12 freely moving beaded strands.The pendant measures 11...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
Giovane Italy Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Lariat Necklace
By Giovane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The lariat ends are gracefully embraced by two diamond-studded collars, shimmering with 40 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.40 carats, with G-J color and VS-SI ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$33,625 / set
Vintage 14.22Ct Diamond 18k Gold Jewelry Suite, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The imposing drop earrings reflect the chain link style of the necklace, comprised of two opposing links conjoined via a diamond decorated collar design. Each earring is embellished...
Diamond, Gold
Carrera y Carrera Multi-Tone Diamond Gold Panther Necklace
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
Brilliantly contrasting the delightful blend of 18K yellow and white gold, the matt black panther head pendant of this magnificent necklace from Carrera y Carrera boasts two delicate...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Choker
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Featuring a graduation of 9-10.9mm Australian south sea pearls embedded between a diamond encrusted 18K White gold collar, this design gives the illusion of pearls floating across th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
Rachel Koen Diamond Fancy Chain Choker Necklace 14K Rose Gold 0.77Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This luxury full diamond chain choker necklace collar is set with 0.77 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1.32 Carat Diamond Four Strand Pearl Choker Platinum Feature & Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The choker secures to the reverse with an integrated antique platinum push fit linear clasp, which is ornamented with a further fifteen Old European round cut diamonds. This platinu...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Bulgari Suite Necklace and Earrings in 18 Karat Gold and 12 Carat Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari suite ,Necklace and Earrings in 18 karat gold and Diamonds. A resplendent 1990's collar necklace by Bulgari, finely crafted with several rows of beaming pave-set brilliant-cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century 1960 Trio Convertible Necklace 18Kt Gold with 4.07 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional bold convertible collar, was carefully crafted in solid textured yellow gold of 18 karats with white gold accents for the diamonds settings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold South Sea Keshi Pearl Cat Pendant with Diamond Accent R4604
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This pendant features a gorgeous bluish gray South Sea keshi pearl as the body of the cat, solid 18K white gold construction throughout, with hand-brushed finish in the cat head,...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiger’s Eye & Diamond Jester Pendant, Signed Emil Meister
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The jester’s face is set with a rose cut diamond, while his hat, collar and skirt are decorated with additional brilliant diamonds.
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 18 Kt Panthere Sautoir Onyx Diamond Tsavorite Pendant On Co
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The necklace has onyx and diamonds set to the collar of the Panthere, with 6 freely moving tassels suspended underneath.
Magnificent 1974 Chaumet by Pierre Sterle Arcade Turquoise Gold Parure
By Chaumet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Necklace, Earrings and Ring in yellow gold, set with turquoise and diamonds, signed, collar length 45cm, 5.3cm earrings, ring 3cm
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cartier Panther De Cartier Large Yellow Gold and Gemstone Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier, Panther de Cartier collection 18K Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace, the Detachable Panther pendant measures 4 inches in length, has numerous fringes also having a Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,700
Zolotas Chimera Gold Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
At each end of the necklace is a majestic lion's head surrounding each lion's head is a diamond encrusted collar set in white gold with ruby eyes and sapphire set balls.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,738
18 Karat Gold Panther Enamel Brooch Pendant
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in London, England
An exquisitely detailed Carrera y Carrera 18ct satin yellow gold with black enamel panther from the 1990s, featuring ruby set eyes and a diamond set collar. The brooch measures 66.00...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Double Chain Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Its design encapsulates the golden age of jewelry craftsmanship, and the striking combination of gold and diamonds creates a truly bewitching collar. Whether you're attending a grand...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,900
Boxer Dog Gold Clip Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Decked out in a fabulous blue sapphire collar, diamond eyes that sparkle-like-diamonds!
Hermes Paris Black Leather and Sterling Silver Tuareg Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Details MATERIAL: Leather COLOR: Black MODEL: Tuareg GENDER: Women COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: France STYLE: Collar PENDANT SHAPE: Diamond NECKLACE LENGTH: 17.5 inches - 44.5 cm LOCKET T...
Sterling Silver
Hermes Paris Orange Leather and Sterling Silver Touareg Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Details MATERIAL: Leather COLOR: Orange MODEL: Touareg GENDER: Women COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: France STYLE: Collar PENDANT SHAPE: Diamond NECKLACE LENGTH: 17.5 inches - 44.5 cm LOCKET...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Amethyst Crystals Triangle Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Amethyst Purple Diamond Crystals Triangle Pendant Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Amethyst Crystals Triangle Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Amethyst Purple Diamond Crystals Triangle Pendant Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Sold|$18,000
Marina B.18K Blackened Steel Diamond Collar
By Marina B
Located in Queens, NY
Marina B. 18K Yellow Gold & Blackened Steel Diamond Collar Necklace, featuring blackened steel links, six yellow gold links adorned with eighty two pave set round faceted diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Mexican Opal and Diamond Collar, Spritzer + Fuhrmann
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant 18k gold and diamond collar from the 1970's centering a massive faceted Mexican fire opal made by Spritzer + Fuhrman.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Marina B Trisolina Pave Diamond Collar Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Marina B
Located in Dallas, TX
Marina B Trisolina Pave Diamond Collar Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features and accent of 14 brilliant round diamonds 0.08ctw.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Diamond Collar Necklace in 18k White Gold 1.5 Ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Diamond Collar Necklace in 18k White Gold 1.5 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 130569 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
White Gold
Alex Sepkus 'Path' 0.56ctw Diamond Collar Necklace, Platinum 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Alex Sepkus 'Path' diamond collar necklace. This simple necklace features alternating modern rectangular gold bar links with square platinum links with bezel set round brilliant c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin Appassionata Diamond Collar Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous Roberto Coin Appassionata diamond collar necklace exudes timeless elegance with its intricate woven design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$46,400
18K Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and showcases beautiful workmanship throughout.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,500
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant, baguette, and marquise cut = 4.21cttw Color: G/H Clarity: SI Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches length Weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K white Pearl Diamond Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Pearl Diamond 18 K white Gold Collar Choker Necklace. It is formed of 7 rows of lustrous white 3.5 mm cultured pearls strung to diamond set bars and a highly decorative diamond Bell...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Two Tone Gold and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- The necklace is made out of 18 karat yellow and white gold - Featuring 2.16 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds - 14 karat yellow gold hinge closure with box clasp and single lat...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Vintage 15.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Rare yellow gold David Webb collar necklace set with round brilliant cut diamonds in a micro prong setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Collar Choker Tri-Color Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Diamond Panther Necklace by Cartier. Part of Cartier's famous "Panthere" Collection. With 36 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Graduated 4.45 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Collar Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant, graduated diamond necklace will be your go-to necklace for all occasions. Its timeless style and simple clean lines will elevate any look that it's paired with. It off...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Appassionata Woven Diamond Collar Necklace 119.4 Grams 18KT Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
This Roberto Coin necklace is from the Appasionata Collection and features three rows of a woven motif and a diamond and Ruby clasp, in 18 karat yellow gold. Color G Clarity VS
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD Magnificent Rubelite and Diamond Collar in Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Trillion Red Brazilian Rubelite and Pave Diamonds Discover the elegance of this one-of-a-kind handmade necklace that exudes sophistica...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Parentesi 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Collar Necklace F-G / VS1-VS2
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18K White Gold Natural Diamonds: 1.52 carat total weight Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: F-G Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Width: 9.5 mm Length: 14.75" Weight: 142.50 g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.57 Carat Total Baguette and Round Diamond Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant, graduated diamond necklace will be your go-to necklace for all occasions. Its timeless style and feminine design will elevate any look that it's paired with. It offers ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Yellow Gold and 6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an opulence of white diamonds, weighing approximately 6 carats , all finely mounted in 18...
Diamond, 18k 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.