Art Deco Diamond Filigree Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
Such a perfect combination of filigree and diamonds!! Necklace Details Material: Platinum & 14K Weight: 7.7 Grams Brooch Length: 2 Inches Brooch Width: 3/4 Inch Chain Length: 2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow & White Gold Diamond Filigree Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamonds: 42 round brilliant cut = 0.42cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 4.10 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Quartz Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Quartz and diamond pendant necklace. Rectangle quartz with an old mine diamond accent set in a filigree open work 14k white gold design, with a 14k white gold chain. 1 rectangle qu...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Style Diamond Platinum Filigree Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A feminine necklace made in Edwardian style featuring a 0.54 carat round cut diamond drop. The ribbons and bows of this platinum necklace are studded with 3.82 carats of round cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
Beaded Filigree Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Beaded Filigree Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold. The open pear shape pendant features a swirl of brilliant round diamonds set in white gold, framed by yellow gold beaded filigree.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Filigree Diamond Necklace in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Filigree Diamond Necklace in 14k This necklace is crafted in 14k white gold and features a prong-set diamond showcased within an intricate filigree pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Filigree Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Filigree Diamond Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Filigree Platinum and White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent retro evening necklace features a classic filigree design crafted in 950 platinum and 18k white gold and set with approximately 189 round G-H-I VS2-SI1 diamonds weig...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace #24842
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace- This stunning 18K yellow gold filigree pendant features round brilliant cut diamonds set in an intricate openwork design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Antique Peacock Filigree Lavalier Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a figaro link chain centering a lavalier style pendant drop station Designed as a fanning openwork ornament with peacock feather motif drop Comprised of intricate filigr...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace #16580
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace This beautiful white gold necklace features a filigree style pendant accented with a center diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A Sweet Art Deco 14K white gold filigree pendant necklace with carved rock crystal, camphor glass with a small diamond detail.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique-Style Diamond 18k White Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite antique inspired necklace shows a series of round-cut white diamonds totaling 3.16 carats. Crafted in 18k white gold, the necklace features an intricate design with de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Diamond Pendant Circle Pendant Necklace Sapphire Diamond Filigree
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning aartistic pendant made with abstract butterfly in 14KT rose gold. The gemstones are rubies,sapphires and diamonds that were carefully matched to make the ombre pinkish red. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 14K White Gold Diamond Art Deco Filigree Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique 14K white gold Art Deco necklace featuring intricate filigree detailing, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 Carat Total Weight (G/H color, SI clari...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.30 Carat Diamond Filigree White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14k white gold 4 section filigree diamond dangle pendant. Set in 14k white gold with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds. Late Art Deco Circa 1940-1950. 16 inch chain. 4 round brilliant ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace- This stunning pendant features one round European cut diamond set in beautifully detailed white gold filigree.
Diamond, White Gold
Effy 14k Gold Diamond Filigree Vintage Style Medallion Necklace
By Effy
Located in San Fernando, CA
EFFY 14k gold Diamond Filigree Vintage Style Medallion Necklace As lovely as the intricate scrollwork of antique-inspired designs, this pendant necklace from EFFY features diamonds i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond and Emerald 14K White Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
This magnificent necklace is an exquisite piece of art, combining intricate filigree work, natural emeralds, and an old European cut diamond in the center.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Filigree Art Deco Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Filigree open work pendant with 35 round diamonds and a diamond and round vivid blue sapphire drop.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant on Oxidized Heavy Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful and unique rose-cut diamond two tone necklace with an old world modern flare.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, St...
950 Platinum Double Chain Necklace with Diamond Filigree links 18"
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco style 950 platinum double chain with diamond filigree links. The custom chain features 6 elongated cast filigree links with diamonds and 10 bezel set diamond links.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Bar Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Art Deco diamond bar pendant was converted from an antique French filigree brooch and offers the timeless appeal of jazz age jewelry, all while incorporating the modern trend of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.99 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Victorian Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
EGL certified Victorian 1900 handmade filigree drop pendant necklace. This timeless piece is adorned with a .99ct center stone that is certified by the EGL as near colorless and acce...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Filigree Circle Medallion Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold circle pendant with round faceted diamonds weighing 0.50 carat total. In the middle of the pendant, 14K yellow gold filigree design with a matte finish. The pendant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Filigree Diamond Pendant Necklace, Vintage
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant necklace features a beautifully detailed filigree pendant crafted in a white gold, showcasing intricate openwork with delicate scroll and lattice motifs.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luxury Filigree Necklace with Emeralds and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in München, DE
Expertly crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, this extraordinary statement necklace showcases intricate filigree workmanship, enhanced by dazzling diamonds and vibrant emeralds that ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold, Diamond and Synthetic Emerald Filigree Pendant Necklace #25134
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold, Diamond and Synthetic Emerald Filigree Pendant Necklace- This lovely 14K white gold pendant features openwork filigree accented by three sparkling diamonds and vivid...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Filigree and Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
At its center is a 5 mm Old European Cut diamond prong set in a buttercup setting. An inverted kite-shape element dangles from the top piece of the necklace, with the same filigree w...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.25 Carat Diamond Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Geometric White Gold Filigree and Diamond Necklace crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Features: 0.25 carat Round Brilliant Diamond in a geometric filigree pendant 14 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Filigreed Style Beads Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 18.00 inches Weight: 24.40 grams One ladies filigree-style 14K yellow gold single strand diamond classic-style necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Giovanni Ferraris Filigree Bow Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 0.36ctw
By Giovanni Ferraris
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and eye-catching, this Giovanni Ferraris pendant necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an intricate bow design with elegant filigree openwork detailing.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.27 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Studded Filigree Disc Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this pendant necklace features 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, set in a 14k yellow gold wire filigree frame.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.35 Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond Open filigree pendant necklace. 1.35ct oval bright green center emerald set in an open work filigree design with 140 round single cut accent diamonds including a ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 17.85 Carat Emerald & Diamond Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Pendant Necklace — Emerald Station Chain Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15 grams Chain Length: 18 inches (adjustable lobster clasp) Certifica...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 10K White Metal Filigree Pendant Necklace with Diamond Accent
Located in Sewickley, PA
An elegant vintage necklace featuring a finely detailed white metal filigree pendant with intricate openwork and geometric motifs.
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Ornate Filigree Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant necklace features an ornate filigree design crafted in luminous white gold with a distinctly vintage character.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian-Inspired 18k White Gold Diamond and Pearl Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian-Inspired 18k White Gold Diamond and Pearl Filigree Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.42ct Diamond Pendant Heart Motif Filigree Necklace in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Accented by four filigree hearts surrounding the central diamond, and delicate milgrain beading.
Diamond, Platinum
Filigree Circle Natural Diamond Pendant 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. This circular diamond pendant features an open filigree design crafted in ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Pearl 18k White Gold Filigree Tassel Dangle Drop Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco-inspired Clasp, bow-inspired accents & center filigree pendant, are covered in diamonds, and made in solid 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$6,584Sale Price|20% Off
Filigree Designed Choker Necklace in 18k Gold & Silver with Diamonds & Sapphires
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite choker necklace boasts a delicate filigree design crafted in 18k gold and silver, adorned with dazzling diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Unique Camphor Glass Filigree Style Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the uniqueness of this vintage piece!! Necklace Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Weight: 18.6 Grams Necklace Length: 16 Inches Drop Length: 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.10 Carat Old Euro Diamond Filigree Art Deco Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's filigree Art Deco pendant necklace. Old Euro center diamond in 14k white gold on a 16 inch 14k white gold chain.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold Old Cut Diamond Filigree Lozenge Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.10ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Pendant w/ 14k White Gold Bail & C...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Gold Diamond Filigree Work Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.08ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Chain & Pin - Brooch/Pendant ....
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cognac and White Diamond Filigree Double Strand Necklace in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Gemstones: White Diamonds, Cognac Diamonds Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.69 CTW (0.47 CTW + 0.22 CTW) Diamond Color: S–T,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Filigree 14K Rose Gold Disc Pendant with Diamond on 18" Gemstone Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This openwork, vintage-inspired disc charm is an Eytan Brandes evergreen. He's used it in earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Here is just about the simplest manifestation: just th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Moonstone, Topaz, Tourmaline, Purpl...
Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Link Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite antique Art Deco pendant necklace is a true testament to early 20th-century craftsmanship.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Mine Diamond & Onyx 14K Two Tone Gold Filigree Pendant Necklace 21"
By Unbranded
Located in Addison, TX
Pendant Shape: Oval Number of Diamonds: 1 Main Stone Creation: Natural Color: Yellow Material: Metal Metal: Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 21 in Main Stone: Onyx Setting Style: Prong D...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Filigree Heart Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Filigree Heart Necklace 14k Solid Gold Diamond Necklace Christmas Women Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Camphor Glass - Rectangular Cut with Cut Corners- Prong Set - Translucent White Color - 25.20 x 18.35mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Cut - Pave Set -...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Art Deco pendant with a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond and two square cut Sapphire gems in an exquisite delicate refined filigree design in 14 Karat Wh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Pendant Lavalier Necklace Filigree White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Art Deco Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Lavaliere Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold. The lovely and delicate pendant is set with four beautiful square cut faceted...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Vintage 0.28ctw H-I SI2 Round Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Vintage Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant beautifully blends timeless faith with intricate craftsmanship. Weighing 3.2 grams, the pendant measures 1.15 inches long,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Pendant
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite Art Deco pendant is masterfully crafted from 950‰ platinum, celebrated for its silvery luster and enduring strength. The piece features a circular openwork disc, metic...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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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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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.