14k Yellow Gold Pear Garnet & Diamond Teardrop Slide Pendant Box Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Garnet - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Rich Wine Purplish Color - 9.4x6.8mm (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - H/I Color...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Gem Set 18K Tri-Color Gold Butterfly Necklace Slide, France, C. 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau Butterfly necklace slide/pendant - 18K yellow gold wings with pink and green gold wing tips and white gold body - one bezel set emerald and three small diamonds form the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified .69 Carat Diamond White Gold Slide Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made oval Diamond halo slide pendant necklace. EGL certified near colorless, 69ct pear shaped diamond, mounted in a bezel set 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Japanese Akoya Pearl with Snake Diamond Slider and Clasp Opera Length Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The opera length multi layer pearl necklace set consists of 11 original strands of Japanese pearls of lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The pearls are homogeneous and measure 3...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.11ct Diamond Evil Eye Slide Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.11ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.11 (exact) Material: Soli...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.17ctw Sapphire & Diamond Evil Eye Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Rich Blue Color - 0.13ctw (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Diamond Blue Enamel Open Work Slide Ribbon Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Color Total Carat Weight: 0.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Slider Necklace-Watch In Platinum 18Kt Gold Wood And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a gorgeous masterpiece created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980. This beaut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Solid 14k White Gold 0.40ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.78 Grams Chain Type:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 1.06ctw Diamond Ball Bead Slide Pendant Adjustable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set Total Carat Weight: 1.06 (exact stamped) Material: 18k Solid White Gold Weight: 6.21 Grams Chain Ty...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 1.25ctw Diamond Milgrain Banded Oval Ball Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 208 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - SI1-I1 Clarity - H/I Color Total Carat Weight: 1.25 approx. Material: 18k Solid White Gold Weight: 8.23 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Peridot Diamond Slide Charm Slide Charm - 14k Marquise 3.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Slide Charm Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): 1.00ct Cut: Marquise Natural Diamonds Carat(s): (2) small Total ...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Pavé Diamond Slider Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver & 18 Karat Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This incredible diamond pave pendant & classic chain was designed by John Hardy. Inspired by Bali and its time-honored jewelry-making traditions, John Hardy was founded in 1975 with ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian White Gold Diamond Initial Letter J Slide Pendant on Cable Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.06ctw (approx.) Material: 18k White Gold Weight: 3.9 Grams Chain Type: 17.5" - ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
14k Gold 1.0ctw Diamond Circle of Life Slide Pendant w/ Wheat Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (20) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery G/H Color - VS2-I1 Clarity - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 7.10 Grams Chai...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Wavy Journey Slide Pendant on 16" Cable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone:-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - I1/I2 Clarity - G/H Color - 0.45ctw (approx.) Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 2.2 Grams Pendant Wi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Peace Sign Circle Slide Pendant Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.75ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 9.74 Grams Ch...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold GIA 0.56ct I SI1 Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.56ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Total Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold GIA 0.57ct D SI1 Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Excellent Cut - Prong Set - D Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.57ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** T...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold GIA 0.55ct H SI1 Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.55ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Total Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold GIA 0.56ct H VVS2 Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H Color - VVS2 Clarity - 0.56ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Total Carat Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.38ctw Diamond Open Circle Of Life Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.38ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.35 Grams Cha...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.25ctw Diamond Open Work Cross Slide Pendant 20" Box Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - J/K Color - VS2/SI1 Clarity - 0.25ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 9 Grams Chain Ty...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Two Tone Gold 0.11ct Diamond Evil Eye Slide Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.11ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.11 (exact) Material: Soli...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 0.75ctw Rose Cut Diamond Slide Pendant Pave Halo Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (49) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G/H Color - 0.15ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Triangular Pearish Rose C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Two Tone Gold 0.17ct Sapphire & Diamond Evil Eye Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Rich Blue Color - 0.13ctw (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.72ct Round Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant 16" 18" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Fiery Diamond - Prong Set - G Color - I1 Clarity - 0.72ct (exact) - 5.9mm (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.72 (exact)...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Slide Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful pendant featuring a 2.12 carat vivid pink tourmaline. The feminine gemstone sits gracefully at the bottom of a horseshoe shaped 14K white gold slide setting studded by 0....
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 1ct Diamond 30mm Large Circle Of Life Slide Pendant 18" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (51) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Commercial Quality - 1.0ctw (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 7.7 Grams Chain Type: 18"- Cab...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Horseshoe 18 karat White Gold Sliding Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carat white gold horseshoe pendant, sliding on a 17.7 in/45 cm chain necklace. A further small ring allows to reduce the lengt...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Horseshoe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sliding Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carat yellow gold horseshoe pendant, sliding on a 17.7 in/45 cm chain necklace. A further small ring allows to reduce the leng...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Slide Pendant #23754
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Slide Pendant- This sparkling 14K yellow gold slide pendant features a central row of four round brilliant cut diamonds framed by twin borders of 28 micro-se...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Horseshoe Sliding Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carat rose gold horseshoe pendant, sliding on a 17.7 in/45 cm chain necklace. A further small ring allows to reduce the length...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond and Enamel Chain Slider
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning creation taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from silver into an extravagant slider. The term is used for bracelets consistin...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Enamel
Slide Ruby & Diamond Pendant in Platinum- GIA 2233886427
Located in Bloomington, MN
Slide Ruby & Diamond Pendant in Platinum- GIA 2233886427 Crafted in platinum, this contemporary slide pendant showcases a vivid purplish-red ruby weighing approximately 1.40 carats....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Slide Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Slide Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong-set red ruby in a graceful slide design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Pendant Slide
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Pink Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Pendant/Slide. This gorgeous piece features 35 brilliant round diamonds and 33 natural round pink sapphires, each measuring 2mm. The diamonds ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow and Black Diamond Ctw 0.80 Slider Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Yellow and Black Diamond Slider Pendant is a captivating piece featuring a trio of sun-shaped yellow diamonds adorned with a total of 21 small black diamonds, adding up to 0.40 c...
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond U Initial Pendant Slide Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This modern 18K white gold pendant necklace features a "U" initial slide adorned with brilliant diamonds totaling 0.4 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Floating Diamond Heart Pendant Slide
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Beautiful estate 14K yellow gold floating heart pendant set with 9 brilliant round diamonds for a timeless, romantic sparkle. Specs: Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 9 Brilliant R...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Link Chain with Sliding Diamond Rondelle Pendants
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Necklace Featuring 5 Sliding Rondelles Containing 36 Round Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling Approximately 0.50 Carats. 16 Inch Rolo Chain with Lobster ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Green Tourmaline Pendant Slide 18K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Green Tourmaline Pendant Slide 18K Gold The pendant is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Slide Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Slide Pendant This sparkling slide heart pendant features 116 baguette diamonds and 103 round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detail...
Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl & Diamond Slide Pendant - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Color: Cream Size: 6.9mm Natural Diamond Carat(s): .02ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI1 Style: Slide Mea...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Crystal Opal and Diamond Slider Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage slider pendant crafted in yellow gold, featuring six oval cabochon crystal opals with vibrant play-of-color in flashes of green, blue, and soft pink. The semi-translu...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Diamond Baroque Pearl Pendant Slider
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant slider is a refined and highly elegant pearl piece, combining 0.39ctw of diamonds with a substantial pearl in a polished 18k white gold setting. Slider pendants ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Filigree Pendant Slide
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Pink Gold Antique Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant Timeless 14K Pink Gold Antique Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant featuring 16 rose-cut diamonds and 16 natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Pendant Slide 14K White Gold 2.45 TDW Blue and White Diamonds
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Pendant Slide 14K White Gold 2.45 TDW Blue and White Diamonds This estate pendant is crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Tear Drop Slide Pendant #23448
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Tear Drop Slide Pendant- This elegant tear drop pendant features 34 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. The stones are pave-set along ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tahitian Yellow Pearl Snake Pendant Slide
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Snake Pendant Slide Make a bold statement with this striking 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Snake Pendant Slide. Featuring numerous brilliant round d...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 0.66ctw Sapphire & 0.07ctw Diamond Slide Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant circular pendant features a striking concentric design crafted in white gold. The outer circle is adorned with a halo of vivid blue sapphires, creating a rich frame of c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Slide Pendant #19557
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Slide Pendant- This dazzling pendant features 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. Approximate total diamond weight: . 6...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Tanzanite, Opal and Diamond Slide Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tanzanite, Opal and Diamond Slide Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval tanzanite set at the base of a sculptural slide design. ...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 2.89ct Opal and 1.13ctw Diamond Slide Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An ethereal opal radiates flashes of vivid green, golden yellow, and soft orange from the center of this elegant slide pendant. Crafted in 18k white gold, the 2.89-carat oval opal is...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
The Allegra Leather and 22k Gold Necklace Slider in Purple, by Lisa Leone
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The diamond slider also adjusts to create the perfect look for your style.
Diamond, 22k Gold
The Allegra Leather and 22k Gold Necklace Slider in Turquoise, by Lisa Leone
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The diamond slider also adjusts to create the perfect look for your style.
Diamond, 22k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Slide Pendant 0.80ctw I-J I2
Located in Sewickley, PA
This romantic 14K white gold diamond slide pendant is beautifully crafted in the shape of an open heart, symbolizing timeless love and elegance. The pendant is adorned with shimmerin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Slide Pendant, 0.75ctw, Contemporary Design
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 14-karat white gold diamond slide pendant is a stunning piece that showcases exquisite craftsmanship with its pave-set diamonds and milgrain detailing. Its elegant triangular sh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Pink Rose Gold Tourmaline Diamond Citrine Designer Pendant Slide
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Rose Gold Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Estate Pendant Stunning 18K Rose Gold Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Estate Pendant featuring green tourmalines, pink tourmalines, orange citrines, a...
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Slide #20711
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant- This sparkling heart pendant features 49 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Approximate total diamond weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.
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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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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.