Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold Grey/Pink Enamel 26 Diamonds 1 Pink Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k rose gold, Peacock Collection, translucent light grey / pink tones vitreous enamel, 26 diamonds, total 0.26 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 1 pink tourm...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Floral Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red/Orange Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.04 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with floral ornaments 18k yellow gold, Tropicana Collection, translucent red, orange vitreous enamel, 3 diamonds, total 0.04 ct, G VS, m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Locket Necklace A locket necklace with a chain adorned with six pearls and a rose-cut diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Heart Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Yellow Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark collection, yellow vitreous enamel, 4 diamonds 0.8 ct, H VS, brilliant cut About the creator Victor...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 12 Diamonds 0.08 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant with infinity symbol 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection, translucent peacock blue vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 12 diamonds, total 0.08 ct, G VS,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 12 Diamonds 0.08 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace with infinity symbol 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection, translucent peacock blue vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 12 diamonds, total 0.08 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Locket Pendant - 18k White Gold - 45 Diamonds 0.5 ct H VS Diameter 26.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant 18k white gold, Hallmark collection, 45 diamonds, total 0.54 ct, H VS, diameter app. 26.0 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is interna...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold 155 Diamonds 1.76 ct 34 x 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Calima Collection, 155 diamonds, total 1.76 ct, G VS, measurements app. 34.0 mm x 20.0 mm About the creator Victor Maye...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Green Enamel 8 Diamonds 0.16 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace, 18k white gold, emerald green vitreous enamel, 8 diamonds total 0.16 ct, H VS About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is international...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Emerald Green Enamel 8 Diamonds 0.16 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket, 18k white gold, emerald green vitreous enamel, 8 diamonds total 0.16 ct, H VS About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renown...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Green Enamel 8 Diamonds 0.16 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace, 18k white gold, emerald green vitreous enamel, 8 diamonds total 0.16 ct, H VS About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is international...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 60 Diamonds 0.60 ct H VS Cut Pearl Pink
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, 60 diamonds, total 0.60 ct, H VS, 1 cut pearl pink, measurements app. 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm About the...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Victoria Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 9 Diamonds 0.07 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection, peacock blue vitreous enamel, 9 diamonds, total 0.07 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 20.0 mm x 15.0 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Customizable Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold 151 Diamonds 4.18 ct 24 x 40 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k rose gold, Calima Collection, 151 diamonds, total 4.18 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 24.0 mm x 40.0 mm About the creat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 9 Diamonds 0.07 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection, peacock blue vitreous enamel, 9 diamonds, total 0.07 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 20.0 m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 60 Diamonds 0.60 ct H VS Cut Pearl Pink
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, 60 diamonds, total 0.60 ct, H VS, 1 cut pearl pink, measurements app. 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold - 1 Diamond 0.10 ct H VS Pink Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection, 1 diamond, total 0.10 ct, H VS, 1 pink cut pearl About the creator Victor Mayer Victor May...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Customizable Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold 1 Diamond 0.10 ct H VS Pink Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection, 1 diamond, total 0.10 ct, H VS, 1 pink cut pearl About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is int...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Round Pendant Locket 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond 0.03 ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant in 18k white gold with royal blue vitreous enamel and 1 brilliant cut diamond total 0.03 ct, H VS About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent red vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent red vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Russian 19th Century Gold Locket With Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Russian 19th century 14K Gold Locket, opens and the price is for locket only. Chain is 14K and, 19" long with dog clip $2500. Original Box included.
Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 3 Diamonds 0.04 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k white gold, Tropicana Collection, electric blue vitreous enamel, 3 Diamonds, total 0.04 ct, G VS, measurements app. 24.7 mm x 14.8 mm About the ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
True North Diamond Locket In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
Chart the course for your next adventure with our sterling silver 'True North' locket, set with a sparkling diamond and finished with radiant yellow gold vermeil. Add engraving - cho...
Diamond, Vermeil
Diamond Starburst Round Locket In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
Hold your precious stories close with our handcrafted sterling silver 'Starburst' locket, featuring a carved star with a sparkling diamond centre. The round locket is suspended on ou...
Diamond, Vermeil
Diamond Starburst Oval Locket In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
Hold your precious stories close with our handcrafted sterling silver 'Starburst' locket, featuring a carved star with a sparkling diamond centre. The oval locket is suspended on our...
Diamond, Vermeil
Vintage Jupiter Floral Locket Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Jupiter floral locket diamond necklace set in yellow gold. The necklace features an oval locket motif with intricate engraved floral detailing, accented with a sm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enchanted Solid Yellow Gold and Ruby Egg Charm Pendant Mega Locket
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
The Locket version of our iconic egg charm collection is 34 mm Also available in Regular Egg Pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket, Circa 1935, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewellery/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G/H Clarity (av...
Diamond, Platinum
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Polished Heart Locket Pendant 18k White Gold 6 Diamonds 0.09ct HVS 23 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart shaped locket pendant 18k white gold, Hallmark Collection, 6 diamonds, total 0.09 ct, H VS, measurements app. 23.0 mm x 25.0 mm About the cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Diamond, Edwardian Heart Locket, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket 9ct Gold Circa 1910 *chain sold separately An Edwardian 9ct gold heart‑shaped locket, centred with a single old Rose cut diamond set within a sharply engra...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 14 Diamonds 0.14ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, 14 diamonds, total 0.14 ct, H VS, Measurements app. 28.0 mm x 32.0 mm About the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Red Guilloché Enamel Diamond Locket 18k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage red Guilloché enamel diamond heart locket crafted out of 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890 Victorian Diamond and Pearl Black Onyx Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 1890 Victorian Black Onyx, Diamond, and Pearl Locket! This locket features 10 lovely rose-cut diamonds that surround one of the pearls in a lovely petal-like pa...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket composed of 18k yellow gold. With a central 0.15 carat red ruby set into a starburst of 8 Rose Cut diamonds weighing approximately 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Etruscanate Gold Locket
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, American. This magnificent Victorian locket features sumptuous gold work in the Etuscanate taste. A handmade one-of-a-kind, it is as fashionable today as it was 15...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Key Locket Pedant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Key Necklace 14k Solid Gold Key Pendant Necklace Women Key Locket N78 Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold George Washington Diamond Locket
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A rare and finely crafted Art Nouveau locket dating to circa 1889, executed in rich 14K yellow gold. The front features a high-relief portrait of George Washington, framed by classic...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 7 Diamonds 0.09 ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, 7 diamonds, total 0.09 ct, H VS, Measurements app. 28.0 mm x 32.0 mm About the c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau, Lily of the Valley, Gold & Diamond Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sizeable Art Nouveau locket was made in the first part of the 20th century and depicts lily of the valley to the front. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, the locket features a ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Camila Pendant Locket 18k White Gold 151 Diamonds 4.18ct G VS 40 mm x 24 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval pendant locket 18k white gold, Calima Collection, 151 diamonds, total 4.18 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 40 mm x 24 mm About the creator ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Dia 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace with flower 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, translucent light green and dark green vitreous enamel, 1 diamond, total 0.03 ct, H VS, d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold locket necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Victorian locket necklace is a beautifully preserved jewel from the 1900’s, accented by an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat. Graded H color and SI ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
Victorian 14K Gold Lion Locket Necklace with Diamond & Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian lion, panther, leopard or tiger locket and chain in 14 Karat Gold with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the mouth and Ruby cabochons in the eyes, in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Lion Locket of Diamond and 10k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking antique locket, circa 1900, featuring a powerfully sculpted lion in solid 10k gold, gripping a 0.19ct transitional cut diamond in its jaws and accented by two almandine ga...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Locket of 14k and 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An impressive antique locket dating to 1898–1908, centered with a 0.58ct natural and unenhanced strong vivid red ruby, accented by three old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dearest Locket Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and a disk shaped pendant with fluted center texture and grooved bamboo style frame Featuring two hinged heart shaped locket appliqués on either side of row of prong set gem...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carbuncle garnet diamond tassel locket 20k yellow gold brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking and richly detailed piece from the Victorian era, this antique brooch centers around a magnificent carbuncle garnet cabochon measuring approximately 12.6 mm and weighing a...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Agate Watch Fob Locket with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An antique locket watch fob crafted in 14k rose gold, circa 1881, from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. The fob is set with a carv...
Diamond, Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, 24k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 15ct Yellow Gold, 1930s Octagonal Shaped Sapphire & Diamond Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Octagonal Locket 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1930s * The chain is sold separately Discover the exquisite charm of this stunning 15ct yellow gold locket, a remarkable piece fr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian 15K Gold Diamond & Onyx Monogrammed Double Mourning Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian onyx, diamond, and yellow gold locket, comprising two onyx cabochons, and 52 rose cut diamonds, with two glass-covered compartments, in 15 karat yellow gold and 9 karat y...
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Edwardian Locket Necklace from the estate of Ambassador Evan Galbraith. The magnificent locket (one of two matching lockets from the estate) has exq...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Cameo locket, French, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Cameo locket. Set to centre with an oval cornelian, carved in relief to depict the profile of a young lady, encircled by forty eight rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings w...
Diamond, Turquoise, Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Alexis Falize Locket Eliza Falize
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A locket of 18 carat gold and onyx, with the intertwined initials EF written in rose cut diamonds. EF stands for Elisa Falize, Alexis Falize’s wife, to whom it belonged. Inside is A...
Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,390Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Gold & Platinum Star Pave Diamond Grooved Basket Weave Swivel Locket
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Star Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.14ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Gold w/ Platinum & Glass Picture Cover We...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Edwardian Locket Necklace from the estate of Ambassador Evan Galbraith. The magnificent locket (one of two matching lockets from the estate) has exq...
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Solid Rosy Gold Star Pave Diamond Large Rectangular Heavy Locket
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Blue Stones - Old Mine Cushion Cut - Pave Set - Blue Color - 2.8mm each (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamo...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Starburst Locket in 18K Gold with Old Mine-Cut Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A magnificent late Victorian-era locket crafted in 18K yellow gold, adorned with a radiant star motif set with 41 old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.67 carats. The centra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.