14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Collar Necklace #17811
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Collar /Choker Necklace- This lovely 14K yellow gold necklace features one round brilliant cut diamond set a floral design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Collar Necklace Gold Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace is designed in a wide collar style, crafted of 18k yellow gold with platinum settings for the diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Wire Collar with Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
14K White Gold Wire Collar with Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace. The round diamond weighs .28ct and it is set in a white gold bezel with a fancy ribbed slide bail.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Diamond Pave Link Collar Necklace, 33-35ct
Located in New York, NY
In this case, the infinite flow is of a singular motif, arranged in a manner uninterrupted even by the clasp, which is cleverly concealed. This Contemporary Diamond Pave Link Collar ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Angela Cummings Bold 18k Gold Diamond Braided Collar Necklace
By Angela Cummings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A bold, dramatic and fanciful 18k gold vintage collar necklace signed by noted designer Angela Cummings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 3.56 Carat Diamond Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautfiul Diamond Choker Collar Necklace which is adjustable for comfort.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Curves Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Collar Necklace
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Curves Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Collar Necklace Jewelry 52 diamonds: 0.88ct 3 diamonds: 0.17ct (lose) Product #: 2267650 Est.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 60s Diamond Cascading Star Necklace Collar 14k Yellow Gold Choker
Located in Torrance, CA
The large retro pendant features a cascade of diamond set stars. The 1.5mm collar necklace perfectly complements the star pendant and sits nicely at the nape of the neck.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Gold Collar Necklace & Earring Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
Bespoke Australian Black Opal, South Sea Pearl & Emerald Jewelry Suite This exceptional one-of-a-kind high jewelry suite comprises a bespoke articulated necklace and matching st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea P...
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Star Double Row Necklace 4.55ct 18K White Gold Collar Style
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant and celestial-inspired diamond necklace is beautifully crafted in 18 karat white gold and designed in a graceful double-row collar style.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Kutchinsky London 1970 Convertible Collar Platinum 154.2 Ct Diamonds Aquamarines
By Kutchinsky
Located in Miami, FL
The collar has a removable part to display shorter, with a measure of 7 inches.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
48 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Canary Diamond Art Deco Cluster Collar Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Fancy Yellow Canary Diamond Art Deco Cluster Collar Necklace A breathtaking statement of elegance and sophistication, this Art Deco–inspired collar necklace showcases an ext...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 5.39ct Natural Diamond Open Drop Collar Necklace Certified
Located in Diera, AE
18k White Gold 5.39ct Natural Diamond Open Drop Collar Necklace Certified Details Item Code :-SECK-9707 Gross Wt. :- 17.13 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-16.05 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$29,049Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold 7.29 Ct Natural Diamond Hinged Back Collar Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
18k White Gold 7.29 Ct Natural Diamond Hinged Back Collar Necklace Details Item Code :-SECK-9708 Gross Wt. :- 19.51 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-18.05 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 7.29 Ct....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Gold 6.41ct Natural Diamond Pear Cut Open Collar Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
18k White Gold 6.41ct Natural Diamond Pear Cut Open Collar Necklace Details Item Code :-SECK-9717 Gross Wt. :- 18.31 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-17.03 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.41 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.36 Carat Flexible Diamond Choker Collar Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a Beautiful Diamond Choker Collar Necklace that is adjustable for comfort.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate ADLER 18K Diamond Multistrand Sapphire Collar Necklace 400ctw 15.50”
By Adler
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredible multi-strand faceted sapphire and diamond necklace by Adler’s of New Orleans. The clasp is done in heavy 18K white gold and channel set with approximately .60cttw in F-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 178 round brilliant cut = 1.04cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: 9 oval cut = 1.71cttw Dimensions: necklace measures 13-inches in len...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K YG Collar Necklace with 6.4 Carat Baguette Diamonds & 5.34 Carat Emerald
Located in New York, NY
The intricate design and high-quality gemstones promise to be a timeless addition to any jewelry collection, exuding an air of luxury and sophistication. Style: Collar Metal: 14 Kara...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,429Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond 6.35 Carat Asymmetric Hinged Collar Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Made in real 14K white gold, this diamond lariat necklace features approximately 6.35 carats of natural pear shape diamonds arranged in a flowing drop design. The necklace sits beaut...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
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
Multi Row Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Row Contemporary Collar Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The combination of rich yellow gold, clean modern lines, and bezel-set diamonds makes this versatile collar necklace an ideal statement piece for both daytime and evening wear.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Vintage Gold "CHANEL" Diamond Textured Charm Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 17 inches long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFOR...
Gold
$3,188Sale Price|20% Off
Collar Necklace 8.00 Carat Oval Amethyst and Diamond Bezel in 14K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant presentation of rich color and classic geometry, this striking estate necklace is meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold. The centerpiece is an exceptional, vibrant oval...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 2.5ctw Diamond Multi Strand Pearl Collar Necklace by Adler
By Adler
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The collar necklace terminates with a diamond set clasp, mimicking the diamond set bars which came before, and fastens securely with a double box clasp.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.56 Carat Flexible Diamond Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautfiul Diamond Choker Collar Necklace which is adjustable for comfort.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with 5.05 Carat G-VS1 Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate any ensemble with this vintage 18K yellow gold necklace, adorned with a stunning 5.05 carat diamond. Featuring a captivating array of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Bondanza Platinum and 18KT YG, 10.24Ct. Diamond Venetian Collar Necklace
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
Twenty three graduating hand made links comprised of platinum are hand engraved and are set with round brilliant diamonds in his signature Venetian necklace. The links are seamlessly...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.70tcw 18K Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Choker - Peruvian Gold 750 Collar Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Handcrafted in solid 18K gold, the collar is alive with geometric artistry, sleek and powerful in its form yet dripping with retro allure.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
15.50 Carat Diamond Geometric Structured V-Shape Collar Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned 18K white gold collar necklace with 103 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.12 carats total (J/K color, SI1/SI2 clarity), 38 straight baguette diamonds we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage La Triomphe Coral Diamond 18K Gold Tear Drop Collar Necklace
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
Adorned with 15 round diamonds, totaling approximately 0.90 carats (G-H color, VS clarity).
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Infinity Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 140 round brilliant cut = 5.00cttw Color: H/I Clarity: SI3-I2 Diamond: 69 baguette cut = 2.00cttw Color: I / J Clarity: SI2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14K White Gold Collar Necklace with 4.01 Carats F. VS Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Handcrafted in solid 14k white gold, this elegant collar is set with 4.01 carats of high-quality round brilliant diamonds, each meticulously matched for brilliance, clarity, and symm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$18,957Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise 2.62Ct Certified Diamond Choker Collar Necklace 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 14K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in soli...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$23,697Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise 2.62Ct Certified Diamond Choker Collar Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.91Ct Marquise Natural Diamond Open Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: BVLGARI Title: Bvlgari 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant F VS Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar Necklace Style: Collar Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 1 Carat Diamond Numb...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 12.69Ct Diamond Cuff Collar Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, 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
18K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace 0.10ct G VS Diamond Textured Link Design
Located in New York, NY
Its sculptural construction drapes elegantly along the neckline, making it a standout vintage piece for collectors and those who appreciate unique, hand-crafted gold jewelry with tim...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.74 Carat Marquise & Pear Natural Diamond Open Collar Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Beautifully handcrafted in radiant 14K white gold, this luxurious open collar necklace features 8.74 carats of natural marquise and pear-shaped diamonds with SI clarity and H-I color.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
David Yurman Wide Cable Mesh Collar Necklace Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold 160.0g
By David Yurman
Located in Orlando, FL
With its dramatic width, impressive gold weight, and diamond-set clasp, this piece is both sculptural and effortlessly wearable—designed to sit elegantly at the collar with a fluid, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Diamond and South Sea Pearl Collar Necklace in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic, the Beauvince Diamond & Pearl Vines Necklace is a fine balance of elegance and flamboyance. Gemstones Type: Pearl Gemstone Origin: South Sea Gemstones Sha...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,250Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.09 Carat Pear Natural Diamond Fringe Collar Choker Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Elegantly handcrafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this fringe-style collar necklace features 5.09 carats of natural pear-shaped diamonds with SI clarity and H-I color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.15 Carat Flexible Diamond Choker Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a Beautiful Diamond Choker Collar Necklace that is adjustable for comfort.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20.55 Carat Marquise Shape Natural Diamond Lariat Collar Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
This luxurious lariat-style collar necklace is handcrafted in radiant 18K white gold and features 20.55 carats of natural marquise-shaped diamonds with SI clarity and H-I color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with 0.65 Carat Round I VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate moments and create lasting memories with this stunning piece that embodies both luxury and sentimentality. Style: Collar Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.65 Carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K WG Collar Necklace with 6ct Round I SI Diamonds & 13x9.75x6.20 MM Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
Weighing 72 grams, its exquisite design is perfect for special occasions or adding a touch of luxury to everyday wear. Style: Collar Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 6 Carat Di...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wellendorff Necklace Collar Chain Choker 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamonds 72.6g 16"
By Wellendorff
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a stunning Wellendorff creation: a choker necklace in 18k yellow gold adorned with white diamonds. It is basically impossible to find Wellendorff necklaces. I have never...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke Australian Black Opal Diamond Gemstone 18k White Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This one-of-a-kind bespoke necklace is a striking statement of high jewelry craftsmanship, centered around an extraordinary collection of Australian black opals totaling 53.70 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
$16,099Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.01 Ct Natural Certified Diamond Drop Collar Choker Necklace 14k white gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code :-SECK-9682 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 15.48 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :-14.68 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.01 Ct. ( SI Clarity & Hi Color ) Your Diamond, Your Trust Guar...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$23,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.29 Ct Pear Natural Diamond Hinged Back Collar Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code :-SECK-9708 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 15.89 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :-14.44 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 7.29 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Your Diamond, Your Trust Guar...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$27,580Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 9.25 Ct Diamond Open Choker Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code :-SECK-9730 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 18.29 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :-16.44 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 9.25 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Your Diamond, Your Trust Guar...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$146,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Pear Shape 35.79 Ct Diamond Choker Wedding Collar Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
Details Item Code :- SECK-9777 Gross Wt. :- 57.10 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 49.94 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 35.79 Ct ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Follow JEWEL PALATE STOREFRONT for ne...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.01 Ct Natural Certified Diamond Drop Collar Choker Necklace 18k white gold
Located in Diera, AE
Details Item Code :-SECK-9682 Gross Wt. :- 19.16 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-18.36 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.01 Ct. ( SI Clarity & Hi Color ) Follow JEWEL PALATE STOREFRONT for n...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Jean Vendome Diamond, Quartz, 18K Gold Collar and Earrings Set, c. 1980
By Jean Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Made from 18 karat yellow gold, it features diamonds totaling approximately 2.00 carats and striking rutilated quartz and comes with its original box.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 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.
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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.