$1,702Sale Price|20% Off
Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Pendant This pendant is crafted in 850 platinum and centers on an oval cabochon star sapphire weighing approximately 1.97 carats.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Star of David Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.11 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Star of David pendant featuring round brilliants weighing 0.11 carats in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Star of David Fluted Pendant Necklace 0.15 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set with 61 brilliant-cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats, the pendant radiates light and meaning from every angle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Star of David Round 0.12 Carat Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Pendants in 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Weight: 0.12 Total Carat Head Width : 10 mm (approximately) Height: 18 mm (approximately including bail) Culture history and additional info...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Star Cross Pendant
Located in Weston, MA
A sparkling princess cut diamond is the focal point of this elegant star pendant. 18K white gold pendant 0.10 carat princess cut diamond Pave set white diamonds 1 inch long x 0.5 in...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star of David Diamond Dog Tag Matte Finished Charm Pendant 0.18 Carats 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold charm dog tag featuring 54 round diamonds weighing 0.18 Carats in a matte finish. This price is just for the Charm Pendant Only, Not Necklace. Build your own ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Diamond Pendant in Platinum
By JB Star
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marquise diamond pendant with filigree lace work and pave diamonds on an 18 inch platinum chain.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Star Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and centered by a substantial 6.43ct star ruby within a floral-inspired setting.
Diamond, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Star Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Handmade Star Shape Pendants.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Star Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Handmade Star Shape Pendants.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Star Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Handmade Star Shape Pendants.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Star Charm Pendant Natural Diamond Handmade Star Shape Pendants.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Platinum 18.85ctw GIA Round Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 17.49ct (exact - stamped) ** See Certification Details Below for Co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond 5 Star Necklace Bolo Chain 14K Yellow Gold Five Pave Diamond Stars
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond star station necklace for the diamond star in your life! This pave diamond star necklace has five star charms with round diamonds that are pave set in gold prong settings. Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Star Ruby & Diamond Drop Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Star Ruby & Diamond Drop Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a cabochon star ruby in a vintage drop design.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Oval Cabochon Cut Blue Star Sapphire and Round Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Blue Star Sapphire: 100.77ct Diamond: 26 round cut = 3.90cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: the pendant measures 48.0mm x 30.7mm Weight: 38.14...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
925 Sterling Silver Star Enamel Pendant Pink Color Diamond Star.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Star Enamel Pendant Pink Color Diamond Star. Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pave Diamond Star Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Round Star Pendant Handmade Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Star Necklace 925 Silver Diamond Round Star Pendant Handmade Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique French 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Star Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique French pendant necklace is a striking and highly distinctive gemstone piece, centered by a substantial 16.15ct star ruby surrounded by 1.10ctw of diamonds.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Star of David Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace is a meaningful and elegant piece, centered by a Star of David pendant set with 0.36 carats total weight of diamonds in luminous 950 platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
8.31 Carat Natural Diamond Emerald Pendant Star*
Located in New York, NY
The Star Drop Emerald 4.60ct. Natural emerald Supreme green Taste of the Zambia Jungles 12.80mm X 10.20mm Top 4 Marquise diamonds: 3.21ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Balogh Carved Opal Star Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Caged Bird Pendant
By Balogh
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Birdcage Pendant by Renowed Jeweler Balogh Features Carved Opal in Shape of Bird Includes Appx 0.75 ct Round/Full Cut Diamonds Includes Star Sapphire Cabochon and Sa...
Diamond, Opal, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Star Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, North Star Pendant, NK6126
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold North Star pendant dripping with diamonds is sure to put a smile on anyone's face!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Diamond Platinum Star-of-David Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking pendant featuring a Star of David design, adorned with round-cut white diamonds totaling 0.96 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Pave Diamond Star Charm Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Starburst Vintage Pendant.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Star Charm Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Starburst Vintage Pendant.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Sun Star Sunburst 1-Inch 0.33 Carats 14K Gold Open Circle Starburst
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This is a gorgeous sparkling open sunburst necklace showing your sparkle and open brilliance. This beautiful necklace is made with bright and sturdy 14 karat gold and excellent quali...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Diamond Star Locket Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Circle locket from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California, set with seven natural old mine cut diamonds, totaling 1.45 cttw, in a hand-cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Star Ruby 18K Rose Gold with Diamond Pendant, Burmese Ruby
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty of our floral-inspired pendant, featuring a stunning natural star ruby from Myanmar, elegantly set in luxurious 18K rose gold and adorned with brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Star of David diamond pendant 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Handmade in 3D a start of David pendant necklace in 18KT white gold with fine quality diamonds and sapphires. The diamonds are VS clarity and F color. **All items leave our premise...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Star of David Am Israel Chai Dog Tag Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Star of David Am Israel Chai dog tag crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, 5 grams. Coming soon in white gold. Necklace not included, just pendant.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
Star of David Am Israel Chai Dog Tag Pendant 14 Karat White Gold 5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Star of David Am Israel Chai dog tag crafted in 14 karat white gold, 5 grams. Available in yellow gold. Necklace not included, just pendant.
14k Gold, White Gold
Pave diamond pendant 925 sterling silver sun star shape charm diamond pendant.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond pendant 925 sterling silver sun star shape charm diamond pendant.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,528Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Style Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant 6.32Ct 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage inspired pendant showcases a captivating round cabochon star sapphire totaling 6.32 carats, set in 14K white gold, its measuring 9.7 mm in size, admired for its ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,128Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.65ct Star Sapphire Cabochon & Diamond Sunburst Halo Pendant in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant features a round cut natural star sapphire totaling 4.65 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Star of David Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This a dainty Star of David pendant adorned with thirteen 2.5mm .05ct diamonds graded at SI2/F.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$367Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 7.71ct Oval Cut Star Ruby and Diamond Halo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant showcases a 7.71 carat oval star ruby accented by 0.37 carats of round diamonds, expertly handcrafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Bavna Pave Diamond Star Cutout Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver and pave diamond star cutout pendant necklace by Bavna. Lobster claw clasp closure. 1.75" width, 16.5" length.
Diamond, Silver
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra AntiqyOval Black Star Pendant with Halo Diamonds for Mom's Gift
Located in New York, NY
A bold halo drop pendant featuring an oval black star gemstone totalling 9.1 carats, accented with zircon stones totalling 1.13 carats in 925 sterling silver. The pendant showcases o...
Black Star, Silver, Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold North Star Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Chain sold separately Fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this delightful pendant is decorated with a hint of diamonds—...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Dog Tag Pendant Necklace, Mixed Metal, Paperclip Chain, Pave Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous pave diamond paperclip necklace! The paperclip chain is the hottest trend in today's fashion. This is paired with our latest diamond pendant design, a pave dog tag! The genu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Shape Pendant in14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Star Shape pendant with Diamonds Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond: .25ct Diamond Clarity: VS Color Grade: G Dimension: 19.7mm With Bail 27.5mm Pendant Weight: 2.5gr Condition New,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Gold Pineapple Diamond Star Sapphire Ruby Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Honolulu, HI
This beautiful vintage Judith Ripka pineapple pendant has gemstones running down, starting with 5 round diamonds then a baby blue star sapphire cabochon and ending off with a beautif...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,700
Yellow Gold Star Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
This star pendant shines bright with 96 round VS2, G color diamonds that total 0.87 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 24.67 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Jockey Cap Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique estate 1890's star sapphire and diamond Jockeys cap pendant necklace.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Huge Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Pear Shape .16 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This pear shaped necklace is a gorgeous statement on any neck! The double pear is an open design that has 24 glorious diamonds that are bezel set and alternate with a lovely gold bea...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rough Sapphire, Yellow Star Sapphire, Brown Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rough Sapphire 27.89 carats, Yellow Star Sapphire 6.97 carat, Brown Diamond 0.73 carat and Diamond 0.29 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.1 c...
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Star of David Pendant 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold necklace sets a Star of David pendant set with six trillion cut natural diamonds totaling 0.56 carats, F-G color and VS2-SI1 clarity.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal Diamond Halo Pendant 2.97 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine black opal has an intense blue color and is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds encircling the opal makes it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Star of David 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating Star of David pendant necklace showcasing an array of invisible-set rubies in its center, weighing 1.98 carats, which have a strong vivid red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Prasiolite Briolette Peridot Diamond Drop 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Only
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Please note: this is for the pendant only. We have a variety of chains to choose from if you would like one. Just shoot us a message. Thanks! This large prasiolite aka "green amethy...
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Slide Pendant on Diamond-Cut Rope Chain 14K Yellow Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Celebrate a July loved one with this ruby necklace. This could make a perfect birthday, or graduation, or anniversary gift, push present, or to honor an important milestone... the pe...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Diamond .36ct. Lucky Star Pendant
By Jose Trillos
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant is designed with a sandblasted finish. Eight lucky white gold stars, each with a round brilliant diamond center are in a raised three dimensional se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Starburst Pendant 14k Solid Gold Star Charm Pendant Birthday Gift Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Starburst Pendant 14k Solid Gold Star Charm Pendant Birthday Gift Charm Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Metal Yellow Gold Size 10x10mm Approx Main Stone Diamond Total Carat Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elongated North Star Diamond Pendant with Vibrant Turquoise Center
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Navigate your style with this striking North Star pendant, a piece designed to be a personal talisman of guidance and light.
Turquoise, Diamond
Diamond Starburst Pendant 14k Solid Gold Star Charm Pendant Birthday Gift Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Starburst Pendant 14k Solid Gold Star Charm Pendant Birthday Gift Charm Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Metal Yellow Gold Size 10x10mm Approx Main Stone Diamond Total Carat Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, 1.99 Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The genuine natural blue opal is stunning on anyone's neck. The diamonds encircling the opal makes it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Solid white Gold star Diamond Pendant invisible loop
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold star Diamond Pendant invisible loop Diamond Weight 0.12 Cts Approx Base Metal White Gold Gold weight 0.45 Grams Approx Size 7mm x 7mm Certification 14K Hallmarked, I...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Diamond Necklace, 14k Gold, 1 Carat Opal Diamond Halo Pendant w Cable Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This blue opal pendant has a halo of diamonds around it and is set in a beautiful lush 14 karat gold yellow gold cable chain. This is an amazing bright blue pendant and looks great w...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
JAS-20-2055 - 24KT GOLD/SS MOSAIC PENDANT with DIAMONDS
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
24KT GOLD/SS MOSAIC PENDANT with DIAMONDS Metal: 24K GOLD/OXIDIZED SS Diamond Info: H/I COLOR SI1/2 ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMONDS 0.20CT Total Ct Weight: 0.20 cwt. Item Weight: 21 gm Ne...
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
1.18ct Star of David diamond pendant necklace 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large Star of David pendant necklace in 18KT white gold, made with natural diamonds 1.18ct VS clarity and F color, chain is 16" Certificate of authenticity comes with the purchase!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.50ct natural fancy color diamonds convertible star / triangle pendant 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Star / Triangle Pendant Converts to star & triangle 29mm total length 1.50ct Natural Fancy color Orange Brown Diamonds Round, Brilliant Cuts.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond Convertible Star Brooch / Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Late Victorian old cut diamond star brooch/pendant, set in silver and gold.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.