Roberto Coin Appasionata 18K White Gold Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By Roberto Coin
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Coin Appasionata Necklace With A Diamond Accent Clasp In 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Pearl necklace with gold, emerald and diamond clasp
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is a very handsome 14kt yellow gold clasp set with bright green emeralds and accented with small sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace with White Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in London, England
A sensational white South Sea pearl strand necklace with an elegant ball clasp in 18k white gold with diamonds.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Multi-Color Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Dallas, TX
South Sea Multicolor Peal Necklace with Diamond Clasp 33 inches - . This elegant multicolored pearl necklace features natural, unenhanced pearls from all over the world ranging in si...
$995Sale Price|61% Off
Jewel Of Ocean 18K Gold Diamonds 24x12mm Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Jewel Of Ocean 18K Gold Clasp
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exceptional Tahitian Pearl Necklace 11.0–14.6 mm with Diamond-Set Clasp
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
The pearls display a sought-after dark grey body color with attractive peacock and silver overtones, creating a rich and sophisticated appearance. The necklace is completed with an o...
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp 8mm Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage double strand pearl necklace embodies timeless elegance with its luminous graduated pearls and refined 18k yellow gold diamond-set clasp.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal Bead Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An opal, lapis lazuli and rock crystal bead necklace with a diamond set clasp This Art Deco inspired bead necklace features the bold colour palate evocative of a golden period in je...
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baroque off Shape Pearl Necklace 14kt Gold Diamond Clasp*
Located in New York, NY
20 mm off shape stranded baroque Pearl necklace .50 carat natural round diamonds on clasp H color si-1 clarity Clasp measures 17x16 mm 14 karat white gold clasp 16 inches 92 g ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Beads Cts 526.08 and Diamond Roundel Necklace with 14k Diamond Clasp
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This 28-inch necklace is the ideal piece of jewelry to dress up any outfit because it comes with a 14k diamond-studded clasp.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$116Sale Price|59% Off
AJD Brilliant Natural Silver Quartz & Black Spinel Diamond Clasp Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
The tiny little diamonds in the clasp sparkle nicely so that the necklace is beautiful from every direction.
Diamond, Quartz, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver, Silver
14k White Gold Diamond Clasp Necklace with Pink Opal Beads, 2.10ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold clasp set with a 2.10ct brilliant-cut diamond, F/G, VS/SI, on a pink opal bead necklace - 48 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 48 cm long and 1.2 cm wide.
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Multi-Strand Ruby Necklace Antique Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful multi-strand necklace featuring 6 laces of sparkling Ruby beads, total weight 280 carats, with an Authentic Victorian precious 12k gold and silver clasp, set with natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Birthstone April Gray Diamond Necklace 14K Gold Clasp, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Eighteen carats of faceted gray diamond beads, strung end to end. No filler stones, no color correction, just the natural variation in tone that makes each necklace its own.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Single Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond and White Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive single strand pearl necklace with diamond clasp has been crafted in 12k white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and elegant three-strand natural pearl necklace with a diamond & yellow gold clasp. Features 423 natural saltwater pearls and comes with a Pearl Report from The Gem & Pearl La...
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Double Strand Pearl Necklace with White Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A refined vintage double strand pearl necklace centered by an elegant 13k white gold clasp set with diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Natural Red Coral Beads and Diamond Crusted Gold Clasp Vintage Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Natural Red Coral Beads and Diamond Gold Clasp Vintage Necklace. Each Coral Bead, measuring approx. 6.8mm.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Signed Diamond & Platinum Tennis Necklace with Heart-shaped Clasp
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This platinum necklace by Tiffany & Co. features approximately 5.45 carats of full-cut diamonds, set in a classic, bezel-set design.
Diamond, Platinum
South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The strand is held together by a spherical clasp set with 1 carat of top quality diamonds (F/G-VVS).
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Aria Jewelry Design 16-Inch Carnelian Rondelle Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Carnelian is known for its rich, fiery hues, and the polished finish enhances its depth and vibrancy, giving the necklace a radiant, uplifting presence. The strand is accented with d...
Carnelian, Diamond, Vermeil
South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The strand is held together by a spherical clasp set with 1.50 carats of top quality diamonds (F/G-VVS).
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.50tcw Diamond Clasp Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The pearls have a soft, traditional luster that pairs beautifully with the refined white gold clasp. Set with 1.50tcw of diamonds, the clasp adds a bright focal point without taking ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Giant Freshwater Baroque Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp in 14K Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Completing the design is a stunning diamond clasp set in 14-karat yellow gold. The warm glow of gold perfectly complements the cool iridescence of the pearls, while the diamonds add ...
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Beaded Strand Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage cultured pearl strand featuring lustrous creamy-white pearls, hand-knotted and finished with a 14k yellow gold clasp accented by small sparkling diamonds. The pearls ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,300Sale Price|65% Off
950 Plt. Gold Full Ball 14.1x25 mm Diamonds Clasp
By Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean
Located in Hicksville, NY
950 Plt. Gold Full Ball 14.1x25 mm Diamonds Clasp
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate Victorian Russian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Clasp Pearl Necklace -
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian Russian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Clasp Pearl Necklace - VHK#866a Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: Clasp: 9K Yellow Gold & Silver Top [Hallmarked, and Teste...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,500Sale Price|55% Off
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 17.1x10.8 mm 18K White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 17.1x10.8 mm 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,000Sale Price|50% Off
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 16.3x11 mm 18K White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 16.3x11 mm 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,995Sale Price|50% Off
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 18.9x12.7 mm 18K White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 18.9x12.7 mm 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,995Sale Price|50% Off
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 19.9x13.5 mm 18K White Gold
By Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean
Located in Hicksville, NY
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 19.9x13.5 mm 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Diamond Clasp Akoya Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, 18k White Gold and Diamond Clasp Dimensions Necklace Length 60-70cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 6.5–7 mm and 7–7.5 mm Quality: ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Rare Natural Silver-Grey Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Floral Clasp
Located in 上海市, CN
About SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER At SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER, every piece begins with the pearl. We exclusively work with carefully selected sea pearls that meet our strict “gem-luster” standar...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Mediterranean Coral Bead Necklace With 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Clasp
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The closure is decorated with close to 2 Carats of Brilliant Cut White Diamonds - 272 pieces of smaller Brilliant Cut Diamonds with a total weight of 1.02 Carats and 9 larger Brillia...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Prehnite Beads and White Diamond Clasp Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It also features an elegant white diamond clasp, in order to add aesthetic value to the whole piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Natural Silver-Grey Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Floral Clasp
Located in 上海市, CN
About SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER At SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER, every piece begins with the pearl. We exclusively work with carefully selected sea pearls that meet our strict “gem-luster” standar...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Retro Gold Natural Diamond & Pearl Statement Necklace Heart Toggle Clasp 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The necklace is completed with a beautifully designed tassel clasp and measures 17.75 inches in total length, or approximately 16.5 inches when worn, with the heart drop forming an e...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Modern Gold Australian South Sea Pearl (12.5–15.5mm) Necklace & Diamond Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The strand is completed with an 18K white gold clasp set with natural round brilliant colorless diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats, featuring a secure screw-in mechanism.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The necklace measures 18 inches in length. The diamond clasp measures 12mm diameter.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twisted Coral Beaded Necklace with 18K Gold and Diamond Clasp, 1960s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The clasp, crafted in 18K yellow gold, is adorned with nine round pavé-set diamonds, each approximately 0.15mm in diameter, adding a subtle touch of sparkle.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Kelly Chaine Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 36" Diamond Clasp 40.2g Paperclip
By Hermès
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite piece features a dual-layered design with elongated links, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold. The necklace is adorned with a distinctive bar clasp, embellished with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 2.25 Carat Natural Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
The elegant 18k white gold clasp is adorned with 114 round brilliant diamonds totaling 2.25 ct, graded E/F color and VS1/VS2 clarity, adding a touch of sparkle and refinement.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Mid Century Graduated Pearl 3 Strand Necklace White Gold & Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: String w/ 14k White Gold Clasp Weight: 122.8 Grams Chain Type: 3 Strand Pearl Necklace Chain Length: Measures 20" (next to a ruler & wearable length) Clasp: Push Clasp w/ S...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Station Necklace with Pavé Clasp
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this distinctive necklace features princess-cut diamond stations set along a polished link chain, finished with a diamond pavé clasp that serves as a stri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini Diamond Studded Coral Branch Clasp on Multistrand Coral Bead Necklace
By Cellini
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cellini 30 inch multistrand coral necklace terminating in a bezel set diamond studded coral branch 18k gold clasp.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Graduated Natural Pearl Necklace with Platinum & Diamond Clasp, 1951
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The pearls are strung with exceptional harmony and finished with a refined clasp set with an old brilliant-cut diamond, flanked by numerous rose-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gubelin Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Clasp Pearl Necklace 1980S
By Gubelin
Located in Geneva, CH
Yellow Sapphire Cushion shape estimated approximately 5.50 / 6.50 carats (treated) surrounded by round-cut Diamond on Yellow Gold 18K Clasp Cultured Pearl Necklace (pearl necklace is...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Opera Length with Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Opera Length 34" With Diamond Clasp This marvelous vintage Pearl necklace features 1 row of luscious Japanese Akoya pearls measuring a...
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Three-Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Three-Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp extraordinary deep royal blue sapphire at the clasp, surrounded by a sunburst of finely set brilliant- and tapered baguet...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pearl Strand Necklace Platinum 85% Clasp Diamond 14k 20"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a stunning Tiffany & Co. pearl necklace with diamond accents in 14k gold and platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Ella Gafter 10mm Akoya Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold & Diamond Clasp
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The strand is held together by an original Ella Gafter clasp, hand made 18 carat gold and set with round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS).
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal Bead Graduated Triple Strand Necklace with Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
They are beautiful stones with lots of flashes of color especially on black which you can see from the photos. The diamond 14k white gold push button clasp looks like a snowflake, fl...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace Five-Strand and Diamond French Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace Five Strand & Diamond French Clasp Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise which is very hard to find now.
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage necklace is equipped with an opal and cushion cut diamond platinum clasp.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
10.7 - 16.2mm South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite necklace features a gorgeous collection of fine, natural South Sea Pearls finished with a diamond and 18k gold clasp.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pearl Necklace with 2.90 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Beautiful Find This charming original Art Deco necklace is 1920 ca It comprises a beautiful single strand of graduated salt water Pearls going from 8.8 to 5 mm. – good round...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Heavy David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace .75ct Diamond Clasp
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck, NY
Crafted in solid 18-karat gold, this piece showcases classic Yurman craftsmanship with an elegant woven rope motif, offering both texture and substance. The necklace is finished wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Single Strand Emerald and Pearl Necklace with Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique single strand necklace with diamond clasp has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$9,997Sale Price|50% Off
Hakimoto 14x12 mm Tahitian Grey Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
By Hakimoto
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Tahitian Gray South Sea Pearl Necklace 37 Pearls 14x12 mm 18K White Gold With 0.12 Carts Diamond Clasp 21.5" and 115.2 Grams Light Gray Tahitian Pearl
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with 1.48 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique natural saltwater pearl necklace with 1.48 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set clasp; part of our pearl jewelry collection.
Diamond, Pearl, 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.