Art Deco Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the opulent allure of this timeless French Art Deco Diamond Collar Necklace from the 1930s, suitable for individuals of any gender and all ages.
Diamond, Platinum
Italian Flexible Split Diamond Drop Collar Necklace 4.55 Carats F-G VS1-2 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 18 karat white gold collar necklace featuring 124 round brilliants weighing 4.55 carats. Color F-G Clarity VS1-VS2 Total Show Stopper! Very Fashionable!
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Woven Collar Necklace, 34.97 Cts, 18K White Gold, Bridal Gifts
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A dense, multi-row diamond collar built from interlocking pear-cut stones, broken at the front by one larger accent diamond set slightly off-line.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.10 Ct Diamond Open Collar Necklace with Graduated Pear Drop in 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
An open, rigid diamond collar in 14K white gold, asymmetric by design, with one side graduating into a run of pear-shaped diamonds that ends in a single suspended drop.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.05 Ct Natural Diamond Open Collar Necklace, Birthday Gift, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
An open collar necklace with two ends that nearly meet at the front, each lined with pear-cut diamonds that taper toward the gap.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.10 Ct Diamond Open Collar Necklace with Graduated Pear Drop in 14K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
An open, rigid diamond collar in 14K white gold, asymmetric by design, with one side graduating into a run of pear-shaped diamonds that ends in a single suspended drop.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage David Morris 18K Solid Gold Sapphire & Diamond Necklace & Bracelet Set
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
An exceptional David Morris 18K yellow gold sapphire and diamond collar necklace, showcasing bold design and superb craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
4.63 Ct Diamond Open Collar Necklace with Fringe and Pear Drop in 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
An open, rigid diamond collar in 14K white gold, asymmetric by design, with one side extending into a short pear-drop fringe and a single pear-shaped diamond terminal.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.05 Ct Natural Diamond Open Collar Necklace, Birthday Gift, 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
An open collar necklace with two ends that nearly meet at the front, each lined with pear-cut diamonds that taper toward the gap.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Statement Choker with Baguette & Round Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this flexible statement choker features a dazzling pavé diamond collar with a white gold front, accented by graduated baguette and round diamonds.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Tone 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold with Diamonds Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this two-tone 18k gold diamond collar necklace, designed as a bold polished gold choker accented by three diamond-set panels.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 14K Gold Tiger’s Eye 1.60 Carat Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Channel-set baguette-cut diamond collars, totaling approximately 1.60 carats, introduce a refined contrast of brilliance against the deeply colored quartz.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Collar Link Necklace 110.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Bold 14 Karat Yellow Gold link necklace weighing 110.8 Grams. Very comfortable on the neck & really makes an outfit! DM for more videos and pictures on my neck. Search Harbor Di...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Bezel Set Contemporary Tennis Necklace 4.10ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
This exceptional handcrafted diamond collar necklace is a striking example of refined modern luxury and timeless craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bridal Lariat Y Necklace Round Brilliant 3.25 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
The necklace sits at a flattering 16" inch length, making it ideal as a diamond collar necklace, bridal necklace, evening statement piece, or refined everyday luxury jewel.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Collar Necklace 85.6 Grams Made in Italy
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Very cool 18 karat yellow gold necklace featuring a graduated ribbed motif collar weighing 85.6 grams. Made In Italy Front of the necklace measures 1 3/16 Side of the necklace measu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Diamond Infinity Collar Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
18K Diamond Infinity Collar Necklace This exquisite 18K white gold diamond infinity collar necklace epitomizes modern elegance with its graceful, flowing design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A classic 18KT yellow gold braided necklace set with 15.03 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The braided links of the necklace alternate with pave set diamonds and channel set diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond V-Shaped Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond V-Shaped Collar Necklace Description: This collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a structured, graduating V-shaped design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The complete necklace contains approximately 13.00 carats of diamonds. The use of Old European cut diamonds gives the necklace a distinctly different character from a modern diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamond Chevron Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Gold Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamond Chevron Collar Necklace Description: This elegant collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a smooth, flexible chevr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Floral Lattice Collar Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Harry Winston collar necklace features an intricately woven lattice of sparkling round diamonds forming a continuous, fluid web of delicate floral motifs.
Diamond, Platinum
Custom Lucite Diamond Emerald Ruby Collar Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
This unusual custom designed collar of clear lucite and black bakelite in a stepped deco style was made from the original owners gemstones and diamonds in the 1970's.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
46.6 Carats Total Oval Tanzanite & Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a bold statement with this exquisite tanzanite and diamond collar-length necklace, a breathtaking masterpiece crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold, Lapis and Diamond Cleopatra Collar Necklace
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The CLEOPATRA: Lapis and Emerald Collar necklace Lapis Lazuli, Diamonds, 14k Gold What is the difference between a choker and a collar necklace?
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Gold Collar Necklace Blue Enamel Diamond Star Torque Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Collar Necklace Blue Enamel Diamond Star Torque Choker Torque collar necklace in 14k gold plated brass, a rigid open collar that sits against the collarbone, ending in two sphe...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
$27,929Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Collar Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in features an 18K Yellow Gold. It features 449 round cut diamonds and 4 marquise diamonds. All stones are prong set and weigh 10.38 carats. With a color grade ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Cat Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, satin black rhodium plated, 18 karat white gold cat pendant necklace with white diamonds collar(ct. 0.045); chain 17.7 inch long.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Heart Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white gold, sapphire and diamond necklace. Designed as a tapering collar coming to a point at the front set with 7 heart shaped sapphires and numerous round brilliant cu...
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18 K white gold Diamond wide collar Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Esplendent and bold, this wonderful 18 K white gold collar necklace features an intricate open work design beautifully inlaid with 392 round brilliant cut diamonds on its frontal hal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum, White Gold, and Diamond Bow Collar Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
The diamonds weigh a total of approximately 16.61 carats and are natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$27,856Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 4.89ct Emerald & 10.88ct Diamond Articulated Collar Necklace
Located in Deira, Dubai
Discover the architectural brilliance of this articulated diamond and emerald collar necklace by Spectrum. A true journey of high-jewelry innovation, this 16-inch piece features a ma...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
85.54 Carat Diamond Two Row Flowers Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 85.54 carats. 17 inches long
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 42.00 Carat Diamond Openwork Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Marquise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 42.00 carats. Circa 1950s 16 inches long
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Fan-Link Collar Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a series of open fan-shaped links connected by twisted rope-style detailing. Each fan element is accented with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fractal Bitcoin Blockchain 18K Gold Collar with Diamonds
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Featuring 40 white princess cut diamonds set in an elaborate 18k yellow gold collar, this collar is made for the 21st century woman.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$384,000Sale Price|20% Off
97 Carat Multi-Shape Diamond Graduated Cluster Collar Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Multi-Shape Diamond Graduated Cluster Collar Necklace This museum-worthy collar necklace is a breathtaking creation in 100% natural 18k white gold, presented in brand new condition.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Convertible Sculptural Collar Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Removed, it transforms into a sleek and beautifully weighted gold collar—an ingenious construction that gives the piece two entirely different personalities.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Collar Necklace, Handmade
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Italian diamond floral collar necklace in 18k yellow gold, designed as a woven gold neck collar accented by five sculpted flower motifs set with round brilliant-...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Collar Necklace Light Blue Enamel Diamond Star Torque Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Collar Necklace Light Blue Enamel Diamond Star Torque Choker Torque collar necklace in 14k gold plated brass, a rigid open collar that sits against the collarbone, ending in tw...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 4.13cttw Color: I / J Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 20.03 gra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Pavé Diamond Beaded Collar Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Baroque Freshwater Pearl beads accented with pavé white and brown Diamond in oxidized sterling silver "baroque pearl" bead and clasp. Baroque Pearls range from 25mm to 35mm in size. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, ...
Contemporary 28 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, India 2026
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The design sits close to the neckline at 14 inches, giving it the appearance of a refined diamond collar—elegant, bold, and highly sophisticated.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Invisibly-set Diamond Fringe Collar Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx. 7.49 carats (Diamonds) Color/Clarity: F-I colors, VS-SI clarity Size: 17.5 inches Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 45.28 grams Era: 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Oval White Gold Link Choker or Collar Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Diamond oval chain link necklace featuring 9 graduated diamond open oval links across the front and the remainder is a simple clean line shiny white gold link.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
High Jewelry Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary high-jewelry necklace crafted in platinum and 18K yellow and white gold, showcasing 25 rich cabochon rubies totaling approximately 51.00carats. Each ruby is framed b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
De Grisogono Black & White Diamond Interchangeable Centerpiece Collar Necklace
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
A stunning collar necklace, showcasing black and white diamonds with an interchangeable center piece of green emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, or white diamond.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
44 Carats Art Deco Platinum Collar Lavalier Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful timeless elegance of this estate platinum necklace is reminiscent of a sophisticated shirt collar. This exquisite Art Deco piece features a lavalier design adorned wit...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s David Webb Gold Collar Necklace with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s 15 inches long
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Onyx Gold Link Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold diamond and onyx gold link collar necklace. Collar necklace is comprised of segmented diamond and gold links.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
55.00ctw Diamond V-Neck Collar Necklace in 18K White Gold, Modern
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A monumental high-jewelry statement, this articulated chevron collar necklace features 472 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling an incredible 55.00 carats (G-I color, VS-SI clarity).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.35ct Natural Diamond Asymmetric Hinged Collar Necklace in 18k Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
6.35ct Natural Diamond Asymmetric Hinged Collar Necklace in 18k Gold Details Item Code :-SECK-9714 Gross Wt. :- 18.29 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-17.02 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.35 C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Collar Shape Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Collar Shape Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted from 18kt yellow gold and adorned with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16cttw Wide Openwork Collar Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Collar 4 Row Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold Wide Collar Diamond Necklace features 288 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds in 4 rows, weighing approximately 16 carats in total, eac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Choker Rigid Collar Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Star Celestial Sphere Torque
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Choker Rigid Collar Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Star Celestial Sphere Torque Gold Plated Designer: J DAUPHIN The Choker Collar is a rigid open-frame neck bangle handcrafted in 14...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Scalloped Drop Collar Necklace 17.0"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 273 round cut= 2.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the necklace measures 17.0” inches in length Weight: 56.85 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Open Collar Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Italy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 66.2 Grams Necklace Length: ~15.5" Necklace Width: ~14.7 mm wide Stamped: "18K" "750" "ITALY" Emerald Count...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Collar - Micheletto
By Vanessa Drumond
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The collar is made entirely of yellow gold, with two long comma-shaped accents on both sides crafted in white gold and studded with diamonds, adding a striking contrast and elegance.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Real Diamond 6.6Ct Clamper Collar Wedding Necklace 14k White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A polished curved bar spans the back before a full line of diamonds continues down each side, ending in two matching pear-cut drops. Both strands fall to nearly the same length, givi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.
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.
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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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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.