Solid 14k Yellow Gold Moon Pendant Natural Emerald Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k White Gold Moon Pendant Natural Emerald Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Minimalist Initial Finding A to Z Letter Jewelry Connector
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Minimalist Initial Finding A to Z Letter Jewelry Connector (Listing price & details for one piece) Details:- Item Code :- FIMJ-892 Material - 14K Solid Yellow ...
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Solid 14k Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Natural Ruby Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Dainty Natural Diamond Heart Charm Pendant 14k Dual Tone Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K White Gold Round Disc Charm Natural Diamond Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14K Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Natural Diamond Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Diamond OM 14k Gold Ganesha Charm Hindu Religious Fine Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 18k Yellow Gold Genuine White Diamond D Letter Charm Pendant Gift Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant 0.65 ct Natural Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k White Gold 6 mm H Letter Pendant with Natural Diamond Accents
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a dainty pavé diamond letter 'H' initial charm pendant. It is designed as a minimalist, everyday personalized piece Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1843-H Material - 14K So...
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Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry D Letter 6 mm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a dainty pavé diamond letter 'D' initial charm pendant. It is designed as a minimalist, everyday personalized piece Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1843-D Material - 14K So...
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Slice Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace 16 inches Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond R Letter Charm Pendant Personalised Gifts
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Gold Diamond Cursive Initial "R" Pendant. It is designed as a classic, elegant monogram piece ideal for personalized jewelry collections.
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Solid 14K Yellow Gold Disc Charm Natural Diamond Pendant Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Round Disc Pendant Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k White Gold Natural H/SI Diamond S Charm Minimalist Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K White Gold Diamond Cursive Initial "S" Pendant. It serves as a monochromatic, i Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1858 Material - 14K Solid White Gold Diamond Weight - ...
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Handmade Pave Diamond Star Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond R Iniial Letter Charm Alphabet Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Gold Diamond Cursive Initial "R" Pendant. It is designed as a classic, elegant monogram piece ideal for personalized jewelry collections.
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Pave Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Moon Pendant Necklace Natural Garnet Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Bee Insect Pendant Ruby Charm Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14K White Gold Crescent Moon Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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E Cursive Charm Natural Diamond Solid 18k Yellow Gold Letter Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This piece is a 18K Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Cursive "E" Initial Pendant. It offers a warm, romantic blush tone with a delicate script aesthetic.
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14K Rose Gold 0.31 CT Natural Diamond Full Pave Disc Circle Medallion Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold M Letter Charm Genuine Diamond Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond Details At 0.38 carats, this is one of the most diamond-rich individual initial pendants in our collection — a meaningful accumulation of diamond content distributed across t...
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Natural Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Charm for Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K Yellow Gold 0.72 CT Natural Diamond Open Spiral Sunburst Circle Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k White Gold Designer M Letter Charm Natural Pave Diamond Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond Details At 0.38 carats, this is one of the most diamond-rich individual initial pendants in our collection — a meaningful accumulation of diamond content distributed across t...
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14K Yellow Gold Graduated 0.47ct Natural Diamond Cluster Disc Pendant for gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K Yellow Gold 0.26 CT Diamond Pave & Black Enamel Butterfly Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Designer E Letter Initail Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K White Gold Diamond Cursive Initial "E" Pendant. It functions as an elegant, personal signature piece crafted with bright diamonds and a contemporary monochromatic ...
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond P Letter 6 mm Pendant Unisex Jewelry Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a dainty pavé diamond letter 'P' initial charm pendant. It is designed as a minimalist, everyday personalized piece Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1843-P Material - 14K So...
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14K Gold Pave Diamond Disc Pendant Charm 0.65ct Fine Jewelry Anniversary Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry D Letter 6 mm Letter Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a dainty pavé diamond letter 'D' initial charm pendant. It is designed as a minimalist, everyday personalized piece Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1843-D Material - 14K So...
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Genuine White H/Si Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Jewelry K Letter Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14k White Gold Natural Diamond Initial "K" Letter Charm Pendant. Designed in a minimalist, classic serif style, this unisex piece can be added to standard chains or ch...
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Genuine White H/Si Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry K Letter Gift Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Initial "K" Letter Charm Pendant. Designed in a minimalist, classic serif style, this unisex piece can be added to standard chains or c...
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Solid 14k White Gold Natural H/Si White Diamond L Alphabet Letter Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K White Gold Diamond Cursive "L" Initial Pendant. It features a graceful, calligraphic monogram design shaped into an uppercase letter "L" Details:- Item Code :- PE...
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Disc Pendant Natural Diamond Moon Star Enamel Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Natural Diamond Solid 18k White Gold Jewelry E Cursive Letter Charm Gift Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This piece is a 18K White Gold Pavé Diamond Cursive "E" Initial Pendant. It offers a warm, romantic blush tone with a delicate script aesthetic.
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Genuine H/Si White Diamond Solid 14k Rose Gold S Alpahbet Letter Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Rose Gold Diamond Cursive Initial "S" Pendant. It serves as a warm, romantic blush-toned variant of the script letter collection, emphasizing a graceful and femini...
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Pave Diamond Solid 14k Gold Peacock Feather Wing Pendant Evil Eye Sapphire Charm
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K Yellow Gold 0.31 CT Natural Diamond Full Pave Disc Circle Medallion Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K Gold Sagittarius 0.71 Ct Diamond 0.60 Ct Emerald Zodiac Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K White Gold 0.23 Ct Diamond Illusion Italic Script Letter A Pendant For Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
In 14K solid white gold with 0.23 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, it is a statement initial pendant of genuine fine jewelry quality, contemporary design attitude, and deeply ...
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0.54 Ct Diamond Sunburst Heart Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Halo Charm for Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Vertical Diamond 'Love' Design Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This charming and deeply personal custom made diamond pendant necklace is a sparkling celebration of individuality and fine diamond craftsmanship, featuring thirty round brilliant cu...
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Rainbow Sapphire Horseshoe Charm 14k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Handmade Natural Multi-Sapphire H Alphabet Unisex Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Heart Love Charm Pendant Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Cabochon Natural Turquoise 14k Yellow Gold Round CZ Fine Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Star Charm Pendant Handmade Unisex Gift Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Dog Tag Charm Pendant Unisex Gift Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K Solid Yellow Gold Bow Pendant Gift for Her Wedding Anniversary Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Butterfly Charm Necklace Natural Diamond Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14K Solid Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant Romantic Gift for Her Jewelry for Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
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14k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Gemstone Chain Necklace Natural Diamond Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Natural Emerald Gemstone Chain Necklace Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14K Yellow Gold C Letter Charm Natural Diamond Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
A Curve of Pure Brilliance — Cursive Script Diamond Pavé Letter C Initial Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1916 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond ...
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Blue Sapphire Gems Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
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Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Slice Diamond Station Necklace 18' Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
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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.
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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.
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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.