Carrera y Carrera Diamond Crescent Moon Child Angel 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carrera y Carrera Diamond Crescent Moon & Angel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace: A Glimmer of Dreams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 0.77 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and stunning pendant necklace, showcasing a three dimensional crescent moon, micropavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.77 carat total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.51 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic pendant necklace, featuring a crescent moon set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.51 carat total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat Diamond Crescent Moon and Star White & Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Pendant is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Moon And Star Charm Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Moon And Star Charm Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Round Blue Sapphire and Round Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Neck
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Blue Sapphires: 17 round cut= 1.19cttw Diamonds: 35 round cut= 0.13cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Length: the necklace measures 16.0-17.0” inc...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.10 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Crescent Moon Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Complete your casual looks with this diamond moon pendant. Accentuated with 39 single cut round diamonds in prong setting and crafted by our skillful craftsmen in 14 karat white gold...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Allegra Crescent Moon Pendant in 22k Gold, by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Allegra Crescent Moon Pendant is handcarved in 22k gold. The Crescent Moon features Tagili Designs signature finish, is intricately hand carved and finished with 3 diamonds aroun...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Pearl Moon Crescent Pendant With Emerald & Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.391g,D:0.43ct, Emer:0.43ct,Pear:5.18ct,
Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.10 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Two Toned Gold Crescent Moon Angel Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
She would be all smile when you present her this diamond crescent moon angel pendant. Accentuated with 18 round diamonds in prong setting and crafted by our skillful craftsmen in 14 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful Victorian crescent moon necklace. This antique pendant features 15 round faceted old cut diamonds which have been set in a 15ct gold crescent moon motif with...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$593Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Gold Crescent Half Moon Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crescent moon diamond necklace, Half moon necklace, Dainty diamond necklace, minimalist necklace, Gift for her, 18k gold, everyday necklace Moon necklace, diamond Moon, Astronomy ne...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .72 Carats 14k Gold Crescent Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond pendant necklace. 11 graduated diamonds in a curved 14k yellow and white gold bar with a 19-20 Inch chain. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop 11 round brillian...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k Gold Crescent Half Moon Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crescent moon diamond necklace, Half moon necklace, Dainty diamond necklace, minimalist necklace, Gift for her, 14k gold, everyday necklace Moon necklace, diamond Moon, Astronomy ne...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$819Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond 3 Crescent Moon Necklace Religious Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond 3 Crescent Moon Necklace Religious Jewelry For Christmas Gift.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Rachel Koen Crescent Pendant Necklace 14K Rose Gold 0.63 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and delicate diamond pendant will leave everyone speechless the moment they see it. Crafted in high polished solid 14k rose gold this necklace is set with brilliant ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.00 CT Champagne Diamond Crescent Moon 14K Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original Italian 14K rose gold champagne diamond crescent moon pendant necklace. The crescent moon pendant is set with rows of approximately 135 natural round brilliant cut champa...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,531Sale Price|20% Off
Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace 14k Solid Gold Double Horn
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Diamond Weight: 0.05 cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Clarity: Vs-Si Main Stone Shape: Round Total Weight: 2.160 Grams Approx Length: 13 - 15.99" Diamond Si...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Diamond Horn Necklace Dainty Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Horn Necklace is made of 18K solid gold. Available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond, each diamond is hand selected by...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$631Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Horn Necklace Dainty Crescent Moon Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Horn Necklace is made of 14K solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond, each diamond is hand sele...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon Locket of 9k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Victorian-era locket dating from approximately 1890–1900, featuring a crescent moon and star motif set with rose-cut diamonds in 9K gold. Celestial jewelry was especially popular d...
Diamond, 9k Gold
$523Sale Price / item|30% Off
0.05 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond moon necklace, Half moon diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, minimalist moon, 14k gold Moon necklace, diamond Moon, Astronomy necklace, Diamond, Diamond pendant, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$595Sale Price / item|30% Off
0.05 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond moon necklace, Half moon diamond necklace, Minimalist diamond necklace, minimalist moon, 18k gold Moon necklace, diamond Moon, Astronomy necklace, Diamond, Diamond pendant, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Crescent Moon Necklace Opal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Sweet antique Victorian era necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10k & 14 karat yellow gold (chain). Cabochon cut opals measure from 5.5mm x 4mm to 3mm x 2.5mm. One estim...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace, 10k Round .25ctw Celestial
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Chain Style: Prince of Wales Fastening T...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Crescent Half Moon Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Multi Sapphire Gemstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Yellow Gold Natural Multi-Sapphire Crescent Moon Pendant Charm. It showcases a striking, whimsical celestial silhouette studded with a vibrant scatter of colorful ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Multi Sapphire Gemtone Crescent Half Moon Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Gold Multi-Sapphire Crescent Moon Pendant. It features a classic celestial aesthetic accented with vibrant, multicolored gemstones Details:- PEMJ-1476 Material - ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Crescent Moon With Rose Diamonds And Gold Repousse'
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Antique Rose Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant circa 1890. The diamonds are framed in a border of smaller diamonds with repousse' gold leaves two colors of gold.
18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Crescent Star Brooch / Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately Embrace the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold star brooch/pendant...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 8.71g Gold Diamond Pearl Crescent Bee Brooch, UK Circa 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Victorian brooch or pendant is unique as it is beautiful. This Crescent brooch has a bumble bee sitting on the crescent and it is just lovely.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Crescent Star Brooch/Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Embrace the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold star brooch/pendant. This fabulous five-pointed star...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Crescent Moon & Star Necklace 14k Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Lapis Lazuli Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Emerald Natural Diamond Crescent Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Adorn yourself in the timeless brilliance of 14k solid gold and natural diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Crescent Diamond Necklace 1.50CTW Old Mine Cut Silver & 14K/18K Gold
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This item is offered on consignment on behalf of a client; all serious and reasonable offers are presented for consideration, and we work diligently to achieve a mutually agreeable o...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon & Star Necklace - 14k Round .38ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .38ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .38ctw Chain...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Creator Crescent Moon Diamonds Necklace in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Creator Crescent Moon Diamonds Necklace in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: W 8 x H 12.6 mm. Chain 40.64 cm. Materials: 14K gold, White Diamonds. Available in differen...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Gold Diamond Crystals Matelassé Crescent Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Large Diamond Crystals Glow Plaid Matelassé Crescent Pendant Elegant Modernist Chunky Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace For Women. Pendant width: 30 Millimetres Pendant height: 1.8 Millimetres Necklace length: 16 Inches 14k Yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.30 Carat Islam Crescent Star Necklace 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Islam Crescent Star .30ct. Natural diamonds necklace. Rounds Full cut and Brilliant Center: Fancy Natural Light Brown Smaller diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity Pendant: 10mm 16 i...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k White Gold G SI
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14K White Gold 18'' chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.50CT G-H S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14k White Gold G SI
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14K White Gold 18'' chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.15...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Hex Charm and Crescent Charm with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Mother of Pearl 2.50 carats approx. Emerald evil eye Diamonds 2.60 carats approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namra...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.46 Carat Natural Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.46CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2.3 gram 15/16 inch in height, 3/4 inch in...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.10ct Full-Cut Five Diamond Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Five Diamond Moon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace features a crescent moon design adorned with full cut diamonds.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.10ct Full-Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Star & Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude modern sophistication with the Diamond Star Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$22,049Sale Price|20% Off
7.10 Carat SI/H Diamond Crescent Moon Charms Necklace 14 Karat White Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 7.10 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive piec...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$20,051Sale Price|20% Off
7.10 Carat SI/H Diamond Crescent Moon Charms Necklace 18 Karat White Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 7.10 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive piec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Old Mine Diamond Pansy Flower Moon Enamel Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND 14K GOLD CRESCENT MOON PENDANT WITH AN EXQUISITE LAVENDER ENAMEL PANSY FLOWER.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,658Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Diamond Moon Pendant Jewelry Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Genuine Diamond Moon Jewelry Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,489Sale Price|20% Off
Crescent Moon Pendant Pave Diamond in 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Crescent moon Pendant Pave Diamond 925 Silver Diamond Horn Pendant Christmas Total wt 20 gram approx Size 65mm x 45mm approx / 11inch chain Size of chain can be more if u want plz m...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116
Located in Chicago, IL
Most examples were set exclusively with diamonds, while crescents with sapphires, such as this piece, are rare.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This beautiful Victorian pendant / brooch is designed to resemble a crescent moon.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black Pearl Necklace Bead Choker Crescent Moon Gold White Diamond Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Necklace Bead Choker Crescent Moon Gold White Diamond Ruby Designer: J DAUPHIN The Crescent Moon Necklace features a gold pendant set with ruby and white diamond, suspe...
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Pearl Choker Necklace Crescent Moon Celestial Ruby White Diamond 14k Gold Plate
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A crescent moon pendant sits at the front, set with a natural ruby and white diamonds.
Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k 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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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.