$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Diamond Necklace 9 Carats 18K Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional diamond necklace by Bvlgari, crafted in 18 karat gold and set with an impressive array of 454 natural diamonds totaling approximately 9.00 carats. The design forms a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Pear Shaped Diamond Necklace 9 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K White necklace set with multi cut stones to create the illusion of a single round and pear shaped diamonds. The necklace is set half way of diamonds. The total weight of the piec...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Flower Diamond Necklace 18k
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold Flower Round Diamond Necklace An elegant floral-inspired necklace crafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing 36.3 grams. The design is set with 294 natural round brill...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,800Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviere Necklace 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The necklace features an array of stunning round-cut diamonds, totaling 9 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Pedant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This yellow gold pendant is woven and holds a 10pt diamond. The pendant is modelled in 9 carat gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pendant is modelled in woven 9 carat gold and has 15 1pt diamonds set within it. Dimensions: 16x18mm Height including loop: 22mm Weight: 2.6g
Diamond, Gold
$12,428Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 9 Carats Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 9 Carats Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold Necklace Fashion is subtle, easy, and elegant.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$11,620Sale Price / item|20% Off
Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18K White Gold, 9 Carats, 5mm Center
Located in New York, NY
A true statement of refined luxury, this graduated Riviera-style diamond tennis necklace is masterfully handcrafted in 18K white gold and adorned with 9 carats of natural round brill...
Diamond, White Gold
9 Carat Oval Kunzite and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Statement Oval Dark Kunzite and Diamond Gold Pendant. Featuring a securely Hand set Oval shape Dark Kunzite, weighing approx. 9 Carats. Enhanced wit...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Radiating timeless elegance, this 9-carat emerald-cut yellow sapphire commands attention with its rich golden hue, symbolizing prosperity and wisdom. The sapphire is encased in a daz...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold G SI 9 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold G SI 9 stones 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.50CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold 2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold G SI 9 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14K Rose Gold G SI 9 stones 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.50CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold 2.7 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI 9 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 9 stones 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 2.7...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Necklace and Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pendant holds a square ruby measuring 10pts and is surrounded by a total of 15pts. The pendant and chain is modelled in 9ct gold. Chain Length: 50cm Pendant Dimensions...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire with 2 Ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful 9.14 ct Cabochons Cut Blue Oval Star Sapphire & 2.23 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Halo Line Necklace 16.5". The necklace is 16.5" long, weighs 21.6 grams of...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Brooch, Approx. 9 Carats Total Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and finely crafted diamond brooch, set with approximately 9.00 carats total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are predominantly graded in the F–G–H col...
Diamond, Platinum
9 Carat Diamond Necklace & Earrings Bridal Suite 159 Gm 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Diamond Necklace & Earrings Bridal Suite 159 Gm 18 Karat Yellow Gold One of our premium Neckalce and matching earring set from our Bridal collection. 9 carats of VS quality o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace with 9 Carat Round H-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with this vintage and estate 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace, adorned with 9 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.50 Carat SI/H Diamond Pendant Necklace 9 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SNPD-3003 Gross Wt. :- 3.20 gm 9k White Gold Wt. :- 3.10 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.50 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Chain Length :- 1...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Natural 2.60 Carat SI/H Diamond Pendant Necklace 9 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SNPD-3006 Gross Wt. :- 4.37 gm 9k White Gold Wt. :- 3.85 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.60 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Chain Length :- 16 In...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Natural 9 Carat SI/H Diamond Collar Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Chain With Diamond Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ornate 9carat gold necklace holds a beautiful pendant also modelled in 9 carat gold and is set with two diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
$1,749Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mille Etoiles 9 Pear Diamond Rosecut 18K Rose Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mille Etoiles 9 Pear Diamond Rosecut 18K Rose Gold Necklace This necklace features 9 Pear Shaped white diamond Rose cut spaced evenly apart from each other. They have been pie...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Cut Diamonds 9 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
Capture the grandeur and romance of a bygone era with this spectacular diamond cross pendant. It perfectly melds historical design elements with magnificent brilliance, creating a tr...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kunzite and Diamond Pendant on a 9 Carat Gold Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pendant is modelled in 9 carat gold and holds a large Kunzite stone at the centre and is surrounded by a halo of diamonds totalling 90pts. The pendant sits on a 9 carat g...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold
9 carat Emerald in 18k Gold Snake Drop Necklace with Poetry by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
Seduction is the finest of arts. It is the victory of the moment, of passion. The snake, the symbol of perfect seduction, was our inspiration for this incomparable necklace of 18k ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Silver 0.40 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cross pendant crafted in 9K gold and 925 silver. The piece features 18 rose cut diamonds: TW 0.40ct, RW-W, VS-SI. Circa 1910. Weight: 4.99g Size: 5.5x3.3cm IM...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
700 Ct Natural Amethyst Multi Layer Bead Necklace in Platinum with 9 Ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Platinum Natural Amethyst Multi Layer Bead Necklace, adorned with a stunning 9 carats of fine quality diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Yellow Gold Open Work Drop Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
Treat yourself to this elegant vintage pendant and chain necklace, masterfully crafted in warm 9 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Ct Natural 18 Oval Stone Emerald & Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Ct Natural 18 Oval Stone Emerald & Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet All Emeralds are Oval Shape , very fine quality Very intense green color Total emerald ...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,500
9 Carats VVS Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
10k solid gold Diamond Tennis necklace 9 carats of vvs diamonds all natural diamonds
Diamond, 10k Gold
Unavailable|$7,900 / item
14K Gold Natural 9 Carat Diamond CROWN setting Tennis Necklace
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Main Stone Creation: Natural Metal Purity: 14k Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Total Carat Weight: 9 carat Style: Tennis Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Clarity: VS2 SI1 Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$9,000 / item
9 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Carat 9ct Gold 14kt Quality VS2-SI1 Color. G-H Necklace length = 16"-18" Tongue and groove closure Please contact us for custom length options, diamond qualities or metal colors
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$35,000 / item
64Facets 9 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Necklace with Pave Accents in Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The perfect piece for a special occasion or even matched with your favorite day time suit, this necklace is simply breathtaking. Dimensions: Length: 16", Height: ~3mm, Width: ~6mm A...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9 Diamond Round Pendant White 18 Carat Gold Handmade Cocktail Intini Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
One magnificent Italian solitaire round stunning diamond of 0.25 surrounded by eight 0.18 carat diamonds for a total of 0.43 carats, setted in a 18 karat white gold piece and holded ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$35,000 / item
64Facets 9 Carat Scallop Rose Cut Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: Length: 16", Height: 3mm, Width: 6mm Available in 18K White, Yellow and Rose Gold Ethically Sourced Conflict Free Diamonds Carat Weight: 9 carats Diamond Color: E-F-G-...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$35,000 / item
64 Facets 9 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Necklace with Pave Accents and 18K Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The perfect piece for a special occasion or even matched with your favorite day time suit, this necklace is simply breathtaking. Dimensions: Length: 16", Height: ~3mm, Width: ~6mm A...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Brilliant Cut Graduated Diamond Collet Necklace of 9 Carats, English circa 1999
Located in London, GB
An fine example of a beautifully made graduated diamond collet necklace. Platinum set with brilliant cut graduated diamonds of approximately 9 carats of very bright quality.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,795
1.72 Carat 9-Section Round Cluster Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a 9-Section Round Cluster Diamond Pendant Round-Cut Diamond Weight: 1.72 Carats Total Stones: 84 Clarity Grade: SI1 Color Grade: H Total Diamond Weight: 1.7...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$2,090
Contemporary Brilliant Diamond Multi Drop Necklet 9 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Embrace the ethereal glow of the Marianna Diamond Necklet, where delicate 9 carat white gold cradles brilliant diamonds that dance in the light. Each gem tells a story, shimmering li...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,195
2.11 Carat 9-Section Baguette and Round Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a 9-Section Baguette and Round Diamond Pendant Baguette-Cut Diamond Weight: 1.48 Carats Round-Cut Diamond Weight: 0.63 Carats Total Stones: 81 Clarity Grade...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,500
Diamond V-Shaped 1.0 Carat Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond V-Shaped 1.0 carat Necklace 9 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds total carat weight 0.54 carat G/H Color VS Clarity 2 Tapered Baguette total carat weight 0.36 carat G/H Color V...
Diamond, White Gold
Reinvented Vintage 1980s Black Opal Diamond Pendant & Chain 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A captivating jewel, where a mesmerising black opal, like a starlit sky, is encircled by a halo of diamonds, captured in the warmth of 9 carat gold. Our elegant Sonique Pendant, with...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,780 / item
9 Ct Tennis Necklace with 5 heart shaped diamonds set in bezel in 14k Gold.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal Type: 14KT White Gold Metal Weight: 17 grams Diamond Shape: Heart & Round Cut Carat Weight: 9 Carat Color Grade: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Necklace Length: 17 Inch
Diamond, 14k Gold
Contemporary Salt & Pepper Diamond Kite Shaped Necklet 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 9 carat gold, The Pilar Necklace is both unique and stylish.
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped 10 Carat Blue Topaz Onyx and Diamond Pendant in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Chislehurst, Kent
This truly is a unique and elegant pendant and would make a great talking point. The Heart Shaped 10ct Swiss Blue Topaz is a medium blue with wonderful clarity and measures 15.5 x 1...
Topaz, Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,061
9 Carat White Gold Tahitian South Sea Pearl Pendant
Located in Broome, Western Australia
Bold 2 tier pendant of 9ct white gold with matt textured finish and with a centre 9-10mm (0.39inch) light Tahitian peacock colour pearl of beautiful lustre.... Perfect combination o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pe...
Unavailable|$748
9 Carat White Gold 0.17 Carat Floating Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Birmingham, GB
GEMMOLOGIST'S NOTES This fabulous heart pendant. A playful design, that has three free-moving floating diamonds, sitting beautifully within a diamond heart surround, suspended from ...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Italian 9 Carat Rose Gold Pearl and Diamond Bee Pendant
Located in Birmingham, GB
GEMMOLOGIST'S NOTES This beautifully crafted bee Pendant handcrafted by third generation Italian goldsmiths in Naples, Italy. This gorgeous bee pendant, designed with a cultured pe...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$34,600
9 Carat Diamond Crossover Link Necklace
Located in Carmel, CA
This fabulous Necklace features 9 carats of colorless Diamonds, approximately E~G in color and VS in clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold
9 Carat Yellow Gold Turquoise Oval Diamond Necklace
Located in Canterbury, England
This 9K yellow gold turquoise oval diamond necklace is a perfect gift for her. The chain measures 390mm and pendant 7mm x 7 mm.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful 9ct gold collar has a central line of diamonds set in platinum. The total carat weight is 1.24carat. The chain is detailed and looks great even worn alone! It is faste...
Diamond, Gold
Platinum 9 Carat Round Cut Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Handmade diamond by the yard round cut diamond by the yard necklace set with 9 carats of petite round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
9 Carat Prasiolite, Spessartite, White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Woodstock, GA
9 Carat Prasiolite, Spessartite, Diamond, White Gold Pendant Necklace, In Stock.
Diamond, Other, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1.31 Carat 9 Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
1.31 Carats 9 Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in Italian made 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.45 Carat 9-Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
0.45 Carats 9 Station Natural Diamond by the yard necklace set in 14K rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
9 Stone 1.09 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Anniversary Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Contemporary vintage Year: 1990s Metal: 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum (92%) Diamonds: (9) Carat Weight: 1.09 carats total Cut: Round Brilliant Color: D-F ...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
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.