Roberto Coin Diamond Station Y-Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Roberto Coin Diamond Station Y-Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Delicate sophistication meets timeless Italian craftsmanship in this authentic Roberto Coin Diamond Station Y-Necklace, be...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Necklace by the Yard Station Necklace 14k White Gold 1.18 Cts
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Necklace by the Yard Station Necklace 14K White Gold 1.18 cts 20" Long This pretty estate necklace is finely crafted in Italy in solid 14K White Gold. 10 bezel set round bri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamonds By The Inch 18 Station 16.15carets Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with our stunning Diamonds By The Inch Station Necklace, featuring 18 exquisite diamond stations set in luxurious 14k yellow gold.
Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Lagos Caviar Silver Pave Diamond & Black Ceramic Station 16" Necklace
By Lagos Caviar
Located in Montclair, NJ
**Retail Price $2900** --Stones(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Sterling Silve...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bow Station Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A refined vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace composed of repeating bow inspired station motifs, crafted in 18k white gold and set with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Beaded Adjustable Necklace with Diamond Pavé Stations
Located in New York, NY
Interspersed throughout the necklace are diamond-set gold spacer stations, each pavé-set with natural round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Pink Gold Diamond Whimsical Pave Butterfly Station Charm Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Pink Gold Gold Weight : 2.13 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-6.46mmX7.34mm) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Diamond Stone : 170 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.39 To...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Whimsical Pave Butterfly Station Charm Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.13 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-6.46mmX7.34mm) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Diamond Stone : 170 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.39 T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Station Heart Necklace 16" #24358
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Station Heart Necklace This lovely necklace features a romantic heart motif set with a combination of five princess cut diamonds and 136 round brilliant c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Station Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stunning Diamond Gold Vintage Cluster Station Choker Necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beaded Bar Diamond Drop Necklace, 14K Gold Diamond Station Taper, NK6361
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k White Gold Pendant Style: Station Bar Drop Pendant Diamond Number: 14 Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Total ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Whimsical Pave Butterfly Station Charm Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.13 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-6.46mmX7.34mm) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Diamond Stone : 170 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.39 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18" Platinum Station Necklace with Tahitian Keshi Pearls & Diamonds – Reversible
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
This exquisite 18-inch necklace features seven pearl stations -Tahitian Keshi pearls, graduating in size from 5mm to 9mm, alternating with six diamond stations (0.42 total carat wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond Art Deco Choker Station Necklace 13" - 14k European 8.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: Platinum 950 & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: European Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 5.74ctw Cut: European and...
Diamond, Platinum
Multi Color Quartz Station Necklace With Tiny Diamonds 14kt Gold 32" L Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Quartz Station Necklace With Tiny Diamonds 14kt Gold 32" L Necklace Simple yet elegant, this 18k rose gold necklace allures with its minimalistic design.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Heart Station Necklace #18273
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Heart Station Necklace- This sparkling 18K white gold station necklace features seven hearts accented with 69 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.46ct Zambian Emerald & 0.50ctw Diamond Floral Station Necklace, 14k Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A square emerald-cut natural emerald sits at the center, crowned by a fan of marquise, pear, and round diamonds. Bezel-set diamond stations run along the chain, catching light from e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold 0.40ctw Diamond Quatrefoil Flower Drop Dangle Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: 18K Solid White Gold Weight: 7.78 Gram...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Heart Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique Suzy Levian diamond station heart necklace displays round-cut diamonds on 14 karat yellow gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold White Diamonds Heart Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique Suzy Levian diamond station heart necklace displays round-cut diamonds on 14 karat white gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold White Diamonds Heart Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique Suzy Levian diamond station heart necklace displays round-cut diamonds on 14 karat rose gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,150Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 18K Rose Gold 2 Carat Diamond Rosecut Station Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
A day to day wear necklace styled in 18K Rose Gold with perfectly crafted 20pc of Rosecut diamond weighing upto 2 cts. This necklace can be worn for daily use and can be layered with...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold .22 CTW Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamond Stations
By Cirari
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold .22 CTW diamond cross pendant necklace with diamond stations.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.45ct Natural Diamonds Eternity Station by Yard Double Wrap Necklace 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
3.45ct. Diamonds Station By Yard Necklace. Double Wrap Version.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold Diamond Cross Station Necklace 0.34ct HI SI 18”
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant diamond cross station necklace is crafted in 10K white gold and set with 0.34 carats total weight of natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Heart Station Necklace #18863
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Heart Station Necklace JAGi Certified- This lovely heart station necklace features 68 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K yellow and white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani Brad Pitt Diamond 7 Station Drop Yellow Gold Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond 7 Station Drop Necklace by Brad Pitt for Damiani.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Lariat Cluster Station Designer Pendant Slide Necklace
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Specifications: Material: 14K white gold Diamonds:Numerous brilliant round diamonds Four marquise diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.5 carats Necklace Length: 18 inches W...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Station Long Necklace 33.5"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This versatile 18k white gold necklace features a delicate chain accented by stations of marquise diamonds in minimalist bezel settings, that can be worn long or doubled for a layere...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin 18K White Gold Diamond Five Station Chain Link Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Five Station Chain Link Necklace Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 2.40 grams Diamonds: 5 natural round diamonds approx. 0.25 CTW G-H VS Length...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka 18K Gold Blur Topaz Diamond Station Long Necklace 33"
By Judith Ripka
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant Judith Ripka station necklace crafted in substantial 18K yellow gold, featuring a series of beautifully faceted blue topaz accented by diamonds.
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Curved Station Necklace - 14k Princess 1.58ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.18ctw Cut: Princess Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 7.51ctw Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Bezel Station Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 7.51ctw Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Bezel Station Necklace Style: Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Bezel Station Necklace Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 0.96 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Station Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 1.0 mm cable link chain suspending a diamond pendant station Solitaire style round brilliant cut and weighs approximately 0.96 carat H color with VS2 clarity - set with t...
Diamond, Platinum
13k White Gold 8.04ctw Sapphire and 1.47ctw Diamond Trefoil Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 13k white gold station necklace showcases a graceful arrangement of vivid blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds in an intricate trefoil-inspired design.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$7,198Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Platinum 2.70ctw Old Cut Milgrain Bezel Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 9.27 Grams Chain Type: Diamond Station Cable Link Chain Length: 19 Inches Clasp: Lobster Claw Width: 7.2mm (at the center large diamond), 3.6mm (at...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
6.00 Carat Diamond Bezel Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 30 Stations
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
6.00 Carat Diamond Bezel Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 20 pointers 60 inches 30 stations 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Bezel Necklace 6.00CT G-H ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,836Sale Price|20% Off
ART DECO 1935 Stations Necklace Sautoir In Platinum European Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An art-Deco stations necklace sautoir This is a classic long sautoir necklace created during the American art-deco period, circa 1935.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,692Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold 1.65ctw Diamond 5 Cluster Flower Station 16" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 5.22 Grams Chain Type: 16 Inches - Cluster Flower Station on cable link - Lobster Claw Clasp - Clusters concentrated along necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Three Station Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely turquoise and diamond necklace made in 18k yellow gold. Featuring three cabochon turquoise stations each surrounded by round diamonds, completed by a curb link chain.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton, Color Blossom Malachite and Diamond Station Long Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
The Color Blossom pieces celebrate the emblematic Monogram Flower, designed in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton, son of the founder. Set into 18-karat pink gold, this precious long neck...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Memoire Diamond Station Tennis Necklace 18 Karat White Gold 7.09 cts Diamond
By Memoire
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This 18 karat white gold diamond station tennis necklace by Memoire comprises 210 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 7.09 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Chain Necklace w/ Tahitian Pearl Sapphires & Diamonds Station
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very elegant "by the yard" style station necklace crafted from 18k white gold and yellow gold accents.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,988Sale Price|20% Off
ART-DECO 1930 Diamonds Station Long Necklace In Platinum With 8.40 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations chain necklace sautoir. This is a fabulous classic station long chain created in America during the art-deco period, back in the 1930.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold Station Necklace 1.56ct Diamonds Pearls & 4ct Multi Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage Estate Pearl Necklace 18K White Gold with Diamonds DESCRIPTION: Elevate any ensemble with this stunning vintage estate necklace, craft...
Diamond, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell Yellow & White Diamond Station Pendant Necklace 18K and Platinum
By Charles Krypell
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Charles Krypell necklace features a refined pendant design with a softly sculptural silhouette that feels both modern and timeless. The pendant showcases a graceful vert...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Station Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 154 multi cut = 15.40cttw Weight: 18.45 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 43-inches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Curved Double Bar 14K Gold Station Necklace 0.25 CTW Round Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 0.25 carat total weight round brilliant diamond curved double bar station necklace in 14K yellow gold, featuring two offset curved bars — one polished gold and one pave diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Flower and Bar Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite in its design, this 17-inch piece gracefully alternates between whimsical flower stations and sleek bar links, each station uniquely celebrating the brilliance of natural d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
.70 Carat Diamond Station 14 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A featured bezel set .70 carat H/VS round faceted diamond is the main act for this versatile piece. Eight additional bezel set .01 carat diamonds accents adorn the fourteen karat 14K...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$892Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Station Diamond Necklace '1/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic necklace features six (6) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds evenly spread. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURA...
Diamond, White Gold
$892Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Station Diamond Necklace '1/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic necklace features six (6) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds evenly spread. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURA...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$892Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Station Diamond Necklace '1/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic necklace features six (6) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds evenly spread. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURA...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,780Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Lapis Gemstone Diamond Station Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Handmade Lapis Gemstone Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Station Chain Necklace features large, oval inlay of lapis lazuli.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.58 Carats Round & Marquise Diamond Stations Tennis Necklace 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Graceful proportions and refined brilliance come together in this handcrafted natural diamond necklace, where classic tennis styling is elevated through elegantly arranged marquise d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Open Cut Quatrefoil Station Necklace 16.0"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut= 0.38ct Color: G Clarity: VS1 Diamonds: 24 round cut= 0.48cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS1 Length: the nec...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,368Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage-Style 14K Yellow Gold 1.99ct Emerald & Diamond Station Chain Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This station chain necklace features 1.99ct Natural Emerald & Diamond in 14K yellow gold and designed with alternating emerald and diamond stations for a refined, contemporary lo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Diamond Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cluster "Fleurette" Station Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Gold
$718Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold .35ctw Diamond Cluster Star Snow Flake Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s)-- Natural Genuine Diamonds - 15 Baguette & 18 Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.35ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,438Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold 0.40ctw Diamond Reversible Flower Station 16" Cable Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - G/H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ 14k Clasp Weight...
Diamond, 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.
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.
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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.