5.21 Carat Pear Shape Natural Diamond Lariat Collar Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
This elegant lariat-style collar necklace is handcrafted in luxurious 18K white gold and features 5.21 carats of natural pear-shaped diamonds with SI clarity and H-I color.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Manhattan Minimalism Collar Diamond Enamel
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a captivating pre-owned estate necklace from the masterful hands of renowned designer David Webb. Crafted as part of the esteemed Manhattan Minimalism collection, this exq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
6.77 Carat Pear Shape Natural Diamond Open Collar Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Elegantly handcrafted in luminous 14K white gold, this sophisticated open collar necklace features 6.77 carats of natural pear-shaped diamonds with SI clarity and H-I color.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 14.01 Carats Total Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Collar Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A vintage style collar necklace, showcasing vibrant oval cut natural rubies weighing 14.01 carats total, surrounded with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
$14,700Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Gold Open Collar Choker/tiara with Marquise and Round Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
An exceptional high-jewellery open choker or tiara band crafted in 18kt white gold. This luxurious piece is adorned with a total of 98 diamonds, meticulously arranged to create a har...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Platinum Pave Diamond Ball Omega Necklace Collar 34.1g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k gold, it features a striking white diamonds in a unique ball cut. The diamond ball is c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Quartz & Onyx Collar Necklace with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18K:2.35g, Diamond:10.600ct, Silver:39.64g
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
G. Verdi 18KT Rose Gold, 8.82ct. Diamond & SouthSea Brown Pearl Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The pearls are separated by pave diamond rondelle sections, total diamond weight 8.82 carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Precious Paws Collection Sterling Silver Gold Diamond Star Dog Coin Bone Collar
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver dog coin adds a personalized touch, celebrating the unique bond between you and your furry friend. The collar is elevated to opulent heights with an 18k yellow gold...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Chain Link Collar Necklace w 14 Karat Gold Diamond Enhancements
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bright and uniquely ribbed oval sterling silver links create this generous 17 inch cable chain collar necklace. With a distinctive scroll design, the featured sterling silver clasp i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
4.63 Ct Diamond Pear Cut Fringe Drop Wedding Collar Necklace 18k White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Round diamonds trace an open curve around the neckline, one side ending in a smooth vertical drop, the other in a short fringe of five pear-cut diamonds hung side by side. Each side ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.86 Carat Diamond Pear Cut Sleek Collar Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Details Item Code :-SECK-9733 Gross Wt. :- 16.08 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-15.11 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.86 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Follow JEWEL PALATE STOREFRONT for n...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.33 Ct Natural Diamond Pear Cut Open Choker Collar Necklace 14k White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Pear-cut diamonds step along the neckline in a scalloped, zigzag line before settling into an asymmetric drop at center front. One side extends past the other, ending in a vertical r...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.43 Ct Pear Cut Diamond Fringe Drop Hinged Collar Necklace 14k White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A diamond line curves along the neckline with a fringe of pear-cut drops hanging beneath, each one increasing in size toward the center front. The graduated drops build in pairs and ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,551Sale Price|20% Off
Pear and Marquise Certified Diamond Cuff Collar Choker Necklace 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
$3,286Sale Price|20% Off
Solitaire Pear Cut Natural Diamond Drop Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 14k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewellery it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$8,120Sale Price|20% Off
3.91Ct Marquise Natural Diamond Bridal Open Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 14k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewellery it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$11,939Sale Price|20% Off
Pear and Marquise Certified Diamond Cuff Collar Choker Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
$3,286Sale Price|20% Off
Solitaire Pear Cut Natural Diamond Drop Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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 WG Collar Necklace 10ct Round H VS1 Diamond 333.3ct Citrine 166.6ct Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage 18K White Gold Necklace with Citrine, Amethysts, and Diamond DESCRIPTION: Elevate your elegance with this stunning vintage necklace cr...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.42 Ct SI/H Diamond Pave Ribbed Collar Choker Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
149ct Ruby Mother of Pearl Collar Choker Necklace 15.69ct Diamond 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$32,481Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Pavé Choker Torque Necklace 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Choker Length :- 13 inches long Keyword Cluster - blue sapphire diamond choker necklace 14K · natural diamond sapphire torque necklace · 12 carat sapphire pavé band necklace · luxu...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 6.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar Necklace Style: Collar Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 6 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 236 Color: H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.3 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Drop Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A rigid polished collar transitions into a diamond line front, hung with pear-cut drops that grow steadily longer toward center.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Diamond Tassel Collar Necklace in 14K White Gold, 18.75 Ct, Circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
A breathtaking example of Italian high jewelry craftsmanship, this Art Deco–inspired diamond tassel collar necklace is an exquisite fusion of movement, symmetry, and brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with 0.5ct Round G VS Diamonds and 7ct Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Embrace timeless elegance with this vintage 14 karat yellow gold collar necklace. Featuring a stunning triangular-shaped 7-carat gemstone at t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,998Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold GIA Colombian Emerald & Ruby Diamond Three Strand Pearl Collar Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy statement collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k white and yellow gold and features a truly mesmerizing and happy green Colombian emerald bezel set at its center, decorat...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Gem Lok 18K Tubogas Collar Necklace, Diamonds & Brown Mother-of-Pearl Mos
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Gem Lok Origin: USA Era: 1980s–1990s Metal: 18K yellow gold (stamped 18KP) Weight: 53.2 grams Gemstones: Diamonds: approx. 2.50 carats total, round brilliant Inlay: brown i...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K 1.00 Cttw Diamond Cat and Bail Pendant Necklace Collar with Matte Finish
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the whimsical elegance of this meticulously crafted 18K gold pendant, shaped like a cat and delicately finished with a soft matte texture. Adorned with a cluster ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,257Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace, 4.80 Ct, By Spectrum Jewels
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEN-51876A (14K) Gross Wt. :- 23.32 gm 14K Yellow Gold Wt. :- 22.36 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.80 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Choker Len...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$11,000Sale Price|20% Off
Chimento Pavé Diamond Elongated Link Collar Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Chimento
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
You will absolutely love this strikingly beautiful minimalist necklace by Chimento. It is stunningly simple in design, with curved lines and glittering pave diamonds, making the piec...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Panther Link Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Collar Style
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredibly stunning diamond and gold panther link necklace. This beautiful necklace features 52 diamonds throughout the chain. The diamonds are round and brilliant, G-H in color and ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chunky Textured Collar Necklace with Pavé Diamonds in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Count: 12 round brilliant cut diamonds (center); 155 round brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Cut: Round brillia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,521Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.80CT Natural Diamond Scallop Floral Circle Choker Necklace 18K Yellow Gold HRD
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEN-51876A Gross Wt. :- 28.92 gm 18K Yellow Gold Wt. :- 27.96 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.80 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Choker Length :-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$12,080Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Pear Shape Diamond V-Collar Choker Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
SI Clarity HI Color Certified Diamond Choker Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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 solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$10,449Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 6.75 Carat SI/H Diamond Drop Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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 solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$10,116Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.77 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Cut Choker Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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 solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$13,062Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 6.75 Carat SI/H Diamond Drop Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
$16,406Sale Price|20% Off
SI Clarity HI Color Certified Diamond Choker Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
$12,646Sale Price|20% Off
5.77 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Cut Choker Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
14K White Gold 11.77 Ct Natural Pear Diamond Cascade V-Drop Fine Necklace Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
At 11.77 carats total natural diamond weight, in SI clarity and H-I color, the diamonds maintain even brilliance from the collar through to the longest points of each fringe.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
22.53 Ct SI/H Diamond Choker 14k White Gold Wedding Necklace
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A dense diamond collar sits close to the neckline, its lower edge dissolving into a fringe of pear and oval-cut diamonds hung at varying lengths.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Gold Cable Link Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Round Brilliant cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat. Circa 1980s 17 1/2 inches long
Diamond, 18k Gold
Asch Grossbardt Mosaic Gemstone and Diamond Inlay Gold Mesh Collar Necklace 14K
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorn your neck in vibrant modern art! This gorgeous diamond and gemstone mosaic necklace from esteemed jewelry designer, Asch Grossbardt is sure to make a bold statement. Asch Gros...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Chunky H-Link Collar Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This magnificent authentic Judith Ripka H-link diamond necklace is an extraordinary statement piece, featuring the iconic H-link design that has become one of the most celebrated and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 18K Rose Gold and Pavé Diamond Snake Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A mesmerizing and instantly recognizable masterpiece from the legendary Italian luxury house, Bvlgari. Hailing from the iconic Serpenti Tubogas Collection, this collar necklace beaut...
$20,120Sale Price|20% Off
12.34 Carat Total Round Diamond Woven Braid Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It offers incredible sparkle without being over the top and shimmers beautifully on the neck. This stunning collar style necklace features a multi row woven braided design embellishe...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 26.21 Ct Natural Diamond Double Strand Multi-Drop Necklace Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A rigid, open diamond collar in 14K white gold splits at each side into a double strand of graduated pear-shaped diamonds, cascading downward in parallel lines.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Hearts Collar Necklace in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
An enchanting necklace ideal for the red carpet, a gala or a royal wedding. The luxurious combination of hearts, ovals and rounds is breathtaking and show stopping. Diamonds Shapes...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Triangle Shaped Black Onyx Collar Necklace with Pave Diamonds in Zig Zag Shape
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18K:2.41g, Diamond:9.47ct, Silver:52.826g, Black Onyx:9ct
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Amazing workmanship! The nine diamonds are all brilliant cut rounds pavé-set in little white gold square plates.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$8,153Sale Price|20% Off
Natural SI Clarity HI Color 3.93Ct Diamond Open Collar V Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
$10,192Sale Price|20% Off
Natural SI Clarity HI Color 3.93Ct Diamond Open Collar V Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
$18,836Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Cut 12.69 Ct Diamond Cuff Collar Choker Necklace for Bride 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 14k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewellery it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$13,245Sale Price|20% Off
SI/H 7.35 Carat Natural Diamond V Shape Collar Choker Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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 solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$16,556Sale Price|20% Off
SI/H 7.35 Carat Natural Diamond V Shape Collar Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
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.
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