Diana M. Custom 1.40 Cts. Diamonds-By-The-Yard Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold diamonds by the yard necklace featuring 9 stones totaling 1.40 cts tw
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Handcraft Cross 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
Cross Diamonds Aquamarine 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
The beauty of tradition and the richness of detail converge in this splendid cross pendant from the 1900s. Crafted in 9-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver, this cross is a t...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Coral Diamonds Lapis 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This magnificent pendant elegantly combines 9-karat gold, 800 millesimi silver, coral, diamonds, and lapis lazuli into a breathtaking piece of jewelry. It showcases a beautifully car...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Handcraft Australian Opal 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Elegant Diamond 9 Stone Pendant, Set With 1.94ct Natural Diamonds in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous diamond bubble pendant is set with 1.94ct round brilliant cut diamond in 18ct yellow gold, The pendant is suspended from an 18ct yellow gold chain 18" length adjustab...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamonds Pearls 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k 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
14K Gold Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Queens, NY
14K Gold Emerald Diamond Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace, 9 strands of cultured semi baroque pearls approx. 3.0 4.5 mm, joined with 14K yellow gold box and tongue clasp, adorned with one...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Number 9 Pave Diamond Pendant Made In 14K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:2.310g,D:0.16ct,
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 9 karat White Gold Heart with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Modern 9kt White Gold Heart Pendant is a captivating and romantic piece of jewelry, combining contemporary design with the timeless symbolism of love. Crafted from high-quality ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 9k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Chevron Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Pendant Shape: Chevron Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Beaded, Bib, Chain, Charm, Choker, Collar, Fringe, Lariat, Layered, Locket, Pendan...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Pearl & Diamond Platinum and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This delicate cultured pearl and diamond necklace focuses on 9 pearl drops ranging in size from 7.63mm to 6.55mm.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Enamel Star Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Pendant 9 Karat Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A Victorian treasure, this pendant features an 8-pointed star set with a central pearl and rose-cut diamonds surrounding. Stars were among the most popular jewelry motifs in the 1860...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Oval Polished Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - 9 Diamonds 0.11ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval polished locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria Collection, 9 diamonds, total 0.11 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 32 mm x 23 mm About th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price|64% Off
NWT $9, 820 Rare Important Fancy Yellow Gold Large Cross Diamond Crown Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Gold Rare Fancy Gold Diamond Cross Crown Pendant. Beautifully comprised of Finely Set Glittering Diamonds!! T.C.W. Approx. 2 1/4CTS!!! Th...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
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
The Exquisite Beauty of 9-Row Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace Certified By GIA
Located in Dubai, AE
Natural pearls are a timeless symbol of elegance and luxury, and a 9-row natural pearl necklace is truly a sight to behold. Each pearl in this magnificent necklace has been carefully...
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful cross pendant in 9 karat yellow gold and silver studded with blue sapphires and emeralds. All the surface is studded with little diamonds. The origin of this pendant goes b...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pearl Necklace 9 strands 9.5/9mm Quadruple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The quadruple pearl necklace set consists of 9 original strands of Japanese pearls of splendid nacre, lustre, and iridescence.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Ruby, Hard Stone 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro pendant mounted with a central hydro Topaz surrounded by a frame in 9k rose gold and silver structure studded with little diamonds and rubies. This pendant is totall...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14K Gold Pendant Chain Three Stone Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Necklace Gold Diamond 14K Pendant Chain Three Stone Diamond Necklace For Her Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 9 Diamonds 1 Sapphire
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant, 18k Yellow gold, translucent royal blue vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 9 diamonds total 0.04 ct, G VS brilliant cut, 1 pear shaped blu...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k 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
Roseate Jewelry Tahitian Round Pearl Strand, 9-11mm
Located in New York, NY
-43 Tahitian Pearls, 9-11mm -18k WG Diamond Clasp, 112 Diamonds, .80 ct ttw -18 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel Oval Locket with 9 Diamonds #2/150
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel Oval Locket with 9 Diamonds (0.1 ct), Limited Edition #2/150, Certificate of Authenticity Reference: F1373/BW/00/02/102 Brand: Fabergé ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Oval White Gold Link Choker or Collar Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Diamond oval chain link necklace featuring 9 graduated diamond open oval links across the front and the remainder is a simple clean line shiny white gold link.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Finely Carved Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Pendant or Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
This gorgeous retro pendant/brooch is mounted with 14.80 gr of big pink coral finely carved with lady motif, framed by rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds and rubies...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Vintage Fish Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Vintage pendant in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure with fish design. The fish body consists of a south sea pearl (13mm) in the centre and silver structure studded with 0.12 ct...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Total length including bail 44 mm x 32 mm at axes. Weight: Cross 9 gr . Fine used condition. No missing stones or repairs.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Salvini Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold 1.30 Cttw
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
With three interlocking rings, this pendant is encrusted with 1.30 cttw of diamonds. Necklace length: 18" / 9", Pendant length: 2 inches, Width: 29.2 mm, thickness: 4.5 mm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx & Fancy Diamond Tiger Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx & Fancy Diamonds Tiger Necklace 9 RDDI 0.06 CT 324 RDFD 2.68 CT 39 MXOX 2.35 CT 2 RDRU 0.06 CT 18KY 23.29 GM Unleash your wild side with our 18K gold...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
6.00 Carat Natural Briolette Diamonds Station Yard Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
6.00ct. Briollete Diamonds ladies Yard Necklace. 9 Briollete diamonds, dangles from chain.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Necklace Pendant 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.50CT G-H SI 9/16 inch in hei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Necklace with Emeralds and Diamonds Certified
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18k White Gold Necklace with Emeralds and Diamonds Certified Stunning necklace, set with 9 emeralds Cabochon (Pear - Oval - Round) total 39.00 ct emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Na Hoku 14ct White Gold Diamond Sandal Pendant Necklace, 0.16ct
By NA HOKU
Located in London, GB
Na Hoku 14ct White Gold Diamond Sandal Vintage Necklace 9 x 1.5mm natural diamonds adorn the thong 0.16 Carat usual Na Hoku 14k Stamp underneath & 17" Inch Chain stamped RCM 14...
Diamond, White Gold
18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace 9 Abalone Shells 1.29 CT 60 Fancy Diamonds 0.45 CT 2 Rubies 0.25 CT 18 K Rose Gold 7.28 GM The Abalone Shell Represen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ruby Diamond Labradorite Carmen Necklace 3 Charm Ebony Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Signature Ebony Pendant consists of: - 1.65" length width - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plate rim - gold diamond otto lock that opens and closes securely allowing for multi use - bo...
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Malachite, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Go...
Gilan Open Circle Diamond Dangle Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gilan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Diamonds Diamond Count: 61 Diamond Cut: Round Rose and Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.04 carats Diamond Color: H - I Diamond Clarity: SI1 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Multi Strand Pendant Necklace in White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Diamond Stone Count: 9 Necklace Length: 17.5 Inches Pendant Dimensions: 1 inch x 0.44 inch Total Weight: 13.5 Grams Stamped: 14K (on clasp),...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Diana M. Custom 2.05 Cts. Diamonds-By-The-Yard Necklace 14K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold diamonds by the yard necklace featuring 9 diamonds weighing a total of 2.05 cts tw
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Tannler of Switzerland 18KT Gold, 8.50 Carat Diamond Hearts and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace features 9 diamond hearts bead set with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18K White Gold with 18.80 Carat
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Elegant Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace 135 stones 9 stones with GIA Certified Diamonds: 1.62CT F VS1 Round GIA 1122418851 0.90CT G VS1 Round GIA 5506533672 0.90...
Diamond, Platinum
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.05CT G-H SI 9/16 inch in he...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.75CT G-H SI 9/16 inch in he...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,321Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 1 Carat Mille Etoiles Dangling Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
This necklace feature 9 white diamond full drops cut as "briolettes".
White Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Necklace with 3 Flowers in Ruby Sapphire Emerald with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
The necklace itself weighs 9 grams in total. 16 Inches.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Butterfly Tiger Eye Stone 18k Rose Gold Diamond Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Butterfly Tiger Eye Stone 18K Rose Gold Diamond Necklace 8 Diamonds 0.04CT 9 Fancy Diamonds 0.14CT 3 Tiger Eye Stones 5.98CT 18 K Rose Gold 7.57 GM Tiger iron is an altered rock co...
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Lips Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.05CT G-H SI 9/16 inch in hei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat Natural 2-Stone Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI Chain
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.25CT G-H SI 9/16 inch in height, 3/16 inch in width 14K White Gold, Prong style, 1.9 grams 2 Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly White Shell 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Butterfly White Shell 18K Rose Gold Necklace 8 Diamonds - 0.04CT 9 Fancy Diamonds - 0.14CT 3 White Pearls - 6.32CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.76 GM Precious white shell is used to wish p...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diana M. Custom 2.15 Cts. Diamonds-By-The-Yard 14K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold diamonds by the yard necklace featuring 9 stones totaling 2.15 cts
Diamond, 14k 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.
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.