Vintage Teardrop Diamond Pendant in 10k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Teardrop Diamond Pendant in 10k Two-Tone Gold This pendant is crafted in 10k two-tone gold and features round and baguette diamonds arranged in a teardrop design.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,740Sale Price / item|20% Off
Graduating Teardrop Diamonds Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold Bridesmaids Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Graduating Teardrop Diamonds Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold Bridesmaids Gift This breathtaking piece features graduating pear cut diamonds set together making a pendant with a pear ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$4,676Sale Price / item|20% Off
Graduating Teardrop Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Bridesmaids Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Graduating Teardrop Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Bridesmaids Gift This breathtaking piece features graduating pear cut diamonds set together making a pendant with a pear ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Énigma】Muzo Green Emerald Teardrop Diamond Pendant — 12.20 ct
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this pendant lies a luminous 12.2 ct Muzo Green emerald, shaped into a graceful teardrop that captures light with quiet intensity.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
10k White Gold Teardrop Diamond Pendant Necklace – 0.50 ct
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pendant necklace showcases a teardrop design adorned with round white diamonds, highlighting a 0.50-carat center stone that radiates timeless beauty.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ocean Blue Topaz Teardrop Diamond Pendant .37cttw 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Blue Topaz & Diamonds Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .37ct Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Metal Choice: 14K White Gold Stone Cut: Pear & Round ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Double Teardrop Diamond Pendant Necklace and Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful pendant is made of 46 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.36 carats to create a unique layered tear-drop design. The diamonds are set in 2.8 grams of 18 karat white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Teardrop Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 0.75cttw Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Color: E-F Clarity: VS1+ Pendant Measurement: L...
Platinum
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Pear Diamond Teardrop Halo Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York in polished 18K white gold, this elegant teardrop diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified natural ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Pear Diamond Teardrop Halo Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York in polished 18K yellow gold, this elegant teardrop diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified natural...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pear Shape Designer Fashion Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
She'll adore the beautiful look and bright sparkle of this teardrop diamond pendant. Crafted to perfection this designer diamond teardrop pendant in 14 karat rose gold and studded wi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,175Sale Price|20% Off
Teardrop Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Solid Gold Teardrop Diamond Pendant Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Large Amethyst Diamond Gold Teardrop Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous large teardrop shaped amethyst pendant featuring a large dark purple round cabochon amethyst (26mm wide or 1 ") set into an 18k yellow gold frame.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Bloomington, MN
14K White Gold Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace Crafted in 14K white gold, this elegant pendant necklace features a graceful open teardrop design set with round diamonds totaling a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Australian Opal Pendant Teardrop Pendant 14K Yellow Gold This tremendous estate pendant came to us from the auction.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Diamond and Gold Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
Elevate your jewelry collection with this elegant 14 karat yellow gold pear-shaped pendant, adorned with seventeen round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.39 carats. The di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ANGARA Platinum Teardrop Pendant, 0.60ct Amethyst & 0.07ct Diamond
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
10K White Gold and Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace #24378
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K White Gold and Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace- This elegant 10K white gold open teardrop pendant necklace features one round brilliant cut diamond (.44 - .47 ct.) in its cent...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
EFFY 18k White Gold 3.10tcw Diamond Spiral Teardrop Pendant
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This striking EFFY pendant is crafted in luminous 18k white gold and showcases a sculptural spiral teardrop design that feels both modern and fluid.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Sewickley, PA
A delicate white metal pendant necklace featuring a deep blue round-cut center stone framed by a halo of small sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Diamond 950 Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Diamond 950 Platinum Pendant Necklace. A beautiful and authentic Tiffany & Co teardrop pendant from the stylish and popular Elsa Peretti ...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Teardrop Pendant 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .25ctw Them...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Teardrop Pendant 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Teardrop Measu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Teardrop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carats: .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .30ctw Theme: Teardrop Measure...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace Elegant Halo Design
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fashioned in 3.1 grams of 14k white gold set with an estimated half carat of round brilliant cut diamonds. This elegant 14k white gold pendant necklace features a sparkling teardrop ...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Two Tone Diamond and Emerald Teardrop Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant mix of white and rose gold, this teardrop shaped pendant accented with bright green emeralds and sparkling round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$913Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Pear Shape Diamond Necklace Teardrop Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shape Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Designer diamond pendant with round cut real natural d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,063Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Pear Shape Diamond Necklace Teardrop Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shape Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Designer diamond pendant with round cut real natural diamond. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold London Blue Topaz Teardrop & Diamond Disc Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.81 Gram Pendant Size : 18inches Set with : Diamond Stone : 1 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 London Blue Topaz Diamond Carat : 0.04 Gem S...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz Teardrop & Diamond Disc Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.81 Gram Pendant Size : 18inches Set with : Diamond Stone : 1 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 London Blue Topaz Diamond Carat : 0.04 Gem ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1.36ct Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace, 18 Inches
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A luminous teardrop pendant necklace crafted in 14K white gold, featuring five natural round diamonds totaling approximately 1.36 carats in a graduated bezel setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Teardrop Locket Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted by Italian artisan Vitolo, this elegant teardrop-shaped locket pendant is fashioned in 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Marquee Shape Pave Teardrop Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in polished 14K White gold, this pendant features a sophisticated, openwork marquise-inspired silhouette. The elongated gold frame curves gracefully to a point, creating a mo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Marquee Shape Pave Teardrop Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, this pendant features a sophisticated, openwork marquise-inspired silhouette. The elongated gold frame curves gracefully to a point, creating a m...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Estate Teardrop Shaped Diamond Cluster Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this elegant necklace!! Necklace Details Material: 18K White Gold Pendant; 14K White Gold Chain Pendant Drop Length: 1 Inch Pendant Width: 9mm Chain Length:20 Inches W...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Teardrop Natural Diamond Stackable Pendant in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Crafted in 14k solid gold, this pear-shaped pendant features a double-layer open teardrop frame set with natural diamonds in shared prong and pavé styles.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Teardrop Paisley Natural Diamond Pendant in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This exquisite two-tone pendant features a sophisticated teardrop silhouette with a white gold outer halo and an intricate yellow gold lattice interior, all pavé-set with shimmering ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Green Tourmaline & Diamond Teardrop Pear Pendant w/ Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Pear Cut- Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 13.98 x 8.65mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Jack Kelege Teardrop Shaped Diamond Starburst Enhancer Pendant in Platinum
By Jack Kelege
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely gorgeous designer diamond pendant bursting with icy white natural round diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold 0.66ctw Diamond Detailed Milgarin Teardrop Cluster Pear Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (65) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.66 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yell...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant Double Teardrop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .07ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI1 Style: Solitaire Theme: Double Teardrop Measurements ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Teardrop Natural Diamond Pave Pendant in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Teardrop pendant with openwork detailing and diamond accents, creating a layere...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Celestial Teardrop Natural Diamond Pendant in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★MATERIALS★ ♥Stone: Natural Shape: Round Carat: 1.12 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★THE METAL★ 14k Solid Gold Available in Rose / Yellow / White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Teardrop pendant wit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace with Removable 18 Karat Diamond Teardrop Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This majestic 18k white gold necklace is set with dozens of brilliant white round diamonds and comes with a breathtaking 18k white gold teardrop pendant set with matching bright whit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Blue Moonstone Diamond Halo Teardrop Pear Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Teardrop - Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Clean - Blue Color - 4.46ct (exact) (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pro...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$828Sale Price|20% Off
White Teardrop Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A piece born of quiet elegance, this white teardrop baroque freshwater pearl diamond pendant in 18K white gold is an ode to timeless refinement.
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
Elegant 0.54ct Natural Diamond Openwork Teardrop Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This brand-new and unworn 18K white gold pendant features a sophisticated, openwork teardrop silhouette that exudes modern elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald Teardrop, White Gold and Diamond Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This yummy emerald in the shape of a teardrop has a beautiful green translucency. The setting is 14 Karat white gold with a bezel set diamond (0 .10 carat) and delicate etching.
$3,542Sale Price|23% Off
Onyx and Diamond Teardrop Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Paisley drop onyx and diamond pendant in 18 karat white gold. Glamorous style pendant with a paisley shaped multi-faceted black onyx, held by a halo of round cut diamonds. All of the...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold SI/H Pave Diamond Trim Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Diera, Dubai
14k Yellow Gold SI/H Pave Diamond Trim Teardrop Pendant Necklace features diamond encrusted teardrop sits within a larger gold frame.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold SI/H Pave Diamond Trim Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Diera, Dubai
18k Yellow Gold SI/H Pave Diamond Trim Teardrop Pendant Necklace features diamond encrusted teardrop sits within a larger gold frame.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.93 Carat Diamond and 18k Gold Teardrop Pendant Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond teardrop pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum Citrine Teal Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Teardrop Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Diamond Carat Weight: 2.54 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 13 Grams Chain Type: Cable Link Chain Length: 20 Inches Clasp: Lobster Claw Pendant Width: 15mm (0....
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cocktail pendant in gold with teardrop-shaped ruby and 40 diamonds
Located in MADRID, ES
Cocktail pendant in gold with teardrop-shaped ruby and 40 diamonds (brilliant cut).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Amber Orange Pear Teardrop Shape Champagne Diamonds Halo Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The pendant showcases a teardrop-shaped gem, elegantly framed by a halo of sparkling diamonds, suspended from a delicate chain.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum GIA 1.24ct Pear Diamond Teardrop Solitaire Pendant 16" Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI2 Clarity - 1.24ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, White 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.