NECKLACE Certified Colombian Emerald 66.37 Carat Emeralds And VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
this 18K white gold necklace is a truly lovely masterpiece that balances grand scale with a quiet, poetic elegance. The design is thoughtfully anchored by seven AGL-certified Colombi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 5.00 Carat Diamonds and Pearls Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 5.00 Carat Diamonds And Pearls Choker necklace 18k White Gold. Beautiful iconic look very impressive work craftmanship.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious 18KT yellow gold 17-inch necklace featuring 6.49ct total of vibrant oval-cut natural emeralds, elegantly set in bezel settings, accented by 0.61ct total of round-cut natura...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond 1.80ct. Reign Fancy Choker Necklace in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning 18K gold choker necklace exudes regal elegance with a lavish array of meticulously set diamonds. The Diamond Reign design combines opulence and modern sophistication, m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Emerald & Diamond Necklace in 14kt Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Emerald & Diamond Necklace in 14kt Gold Total wt-29.320gm, Gold 14KT-24.198gm, Natural Diamonds Baguettes-166/2.59cts, Emerald-114/23.02cts
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$16,900 / item
Emerald And Diamond Tennis 13.66ct Solid Gold Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
The emeralds are skillfully complemented by dazzling diamonds, creating a harmonious balance between rich green and radiant sparkle. The Midori Collection includes exquisitely crafte...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$14,300 / item
Natural Emerald & Diamond Necklace 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite necklace features a series of emerald-cut green gemstones, each encircled by ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Navratna Gold Choker Necklace with Diamonds and Gemstones by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Navratna Gold Choker by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 2.7 x H 2.7 cm Materials: Gold, diamond, emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, yellow sapphire, red coral, pearl, cat's eye, hessonite ga...
Coral, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl...
$8,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $16, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Diamond Adjustable Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Cut Diamond Adjustable Choker Necklace. Necklace conta...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Chandelier Necklace with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8254 18K Chandelier Necklace with 19.47ct Brillilant cut and pear shaped cut Diamonds surrounding 16.08ct Pear Shaped Emeralds. The Diamonds and emerald precious stones are s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
15 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated jewelry store adorned with elegant displays, showcasing exquisite pieces. The camera focuses on a radiant necklace displayed on a velvet-lined tray. Elevate your sty...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$46,665Sale Price / item|20% Off
12.76CT Sapphire Natural Diamond Pavé Choker Torque Necklace 14K White Gold HRD
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Royal in chromatic authority and architectural in form, this 14-karat white gold torque choker unites 12.76 carats of richly saturated blue sapphire with 13.86 carats of SI/H natural...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 12 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Choker Necklace An extraordinary Colombian emerald and diamond choker, crafted with exceptional precision and designed to sit gracefully at the neckline.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Queens, NY
14K Gold Emerald Diamond Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace, 9 strands of cultured semi baroque pearls approx. 3.0 4.5 mm, joined with 14K yellow gold box and tongue clasp, adorned with one...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$46,665Sale Price|20% Off
12.76 Carat Blue Sapphire 13.86ct SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Choker Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Luxury Blue Sapphire Diamond Choker Necklace HRD Certified Investment Grade Fine Jewelry Stunning choker necklace featuring 12.76 carats of natural blue sapphire and 13.86 carats o...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald 28.00 carats Diamond 18K Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Classy 18K white gold draperie necklace, exquisitely crafted with a cascade of natural emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds. This necklace features eight oval emeralds, each surrounde...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Polki Necklace set in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite necklace set features a traditional design adorned with uncut diamonds (polki...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Polki Necklace set in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite necklace set features a traditional design adorned with uncut diamonds (polki...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$35,140 / item
Emerald Burst Necklace in 18kt Gold & Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of the Emerald Burst Necklace from the Akasa Collection, a true embodiment of elegance and spiritual harmony. Meticulously crafted in 18KT gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
100 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the extraordinary with this transcendent high jewelry masterpiece — a radiant celebration of symmetry, color, and brilliance. ✨ Design Highlights A captivating sequence ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Heart Shape Necklace 1 cabochon emerald set in the center surrounded by baguette & round cut diamonds 840 round cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald
Natural Emerald & Diamond Polki Necklace set in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite necklace set features a traditional design adorned with uncut diamonds (polki...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Polki Necklace set in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite necklace set features a traditional design adorned with uncut diamonds (polki...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
20 Carats 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace with Pear-Shaped Emeralds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous necklace is finely crafted in 18k white gold and set with an exceptional arrangement of emeralds and diamonds, creating a refined yet striking high-jewelry design. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 66.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring an astonishing array of high quality emeralds and diamonds to create this red carpet necklace. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry 14.07 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Vault At Emilio Jewelry New York, A magical necklace featuring the best of the best certified vivid green Colombian emerald exceptionally clean and transparent. 1 emerald 12...
Diamond, Emerald
Contemporary Diamond Emerald Fringe Festoon Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Twenty shimmering scalloped ribbons of baguette diamonds—twelve shallows and eight deeply curved—undulate around the neck interspersed with circular-cut emeralds and circular-cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified Muzo Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, We picked the finest Muzo Emeralds for this necklace. The best of our co...
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural vintage necklace crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring an organic, freeform design with richly textured gold surfaces. Set throughout are three pear-shaped emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
25 Carat Vivid Green Oval Emeralds Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the luxury of our Diamond and Green Emerald Necklace, a masterpiece of intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance. This breathtaking piece is set in the cool, ethereal ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
Vintage Asprey & Co. Emerald Necklace 18k Gold Diamond
By Asprey
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage necklace by Asprey & Co., made of 18k gold, featuring emeralds and diamonds. Designed with a flowing pattern, the necklace has a refined, classic look. The alternating arra...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & 7.61ct Colombian Emerald Necklace Bib 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond & 7.61ct Colombian Emerald Necklace Bib 14K Gold This absolutely stunning necklace is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and it is made in Italy by MNC company. The cen...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Floral Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K white and yellow gold necklace of floral design. Set with 7 Emerald cabochons weighing approximately 3.50 ct and 252 brillinat cut diamonds of circa 5 ct, H color and vs...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
MODERNIST 1950 Platinum Necklace With 4.18 Carat Emerald & 34.00 CTW Diamonds.
Located in Miami, FL
This is an extraordinary vintage high-jewelry statement necklace crafted in solid platinum during the mid-20th century. Weighing a magnificent 51.1 grams and measuring 16 inches in l...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking statement necklace crafted in a combination of 18K gold, featuring a bold emerald and an impressive diamond composition. The necklace is executed primarily in white gold, w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Impressive Lace Deco Design Diamond Emerald Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating estate necklace is masterfully handcrafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing approximately 304.0 grams. The entire openwork lace pattern surface is embellished with ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, 18k
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight of the necklace is 97.01 grams. The diamond weight is appx. 1 carat, F, VS. Signed...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.40 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 3.40 carats Emerald and 6.65 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold FOLLOW MEGHNA JE...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Colombian Emerald 28.84ct Necklace with Diamonds and White Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Colombian Emerald Earrings with Diamonds and Yellow Gold Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary m...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.00ct Natural Emerald And Natural Diamond 18kt Solid Gold Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
Exquisite in design and unmatched in brilliance, this necklace is a testament to timeless elegance. Crafted from solid 18kt gold, it gracefully showcases a series of breathtaking eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
17.20 Carat Colombian Emerald Statement Necklace with Multi-Cut Diamonds
Located in Jupiter, FL
This breathtaking emerald and diamond statement necklace is a masterpiece fit for royalty. At its center lies a magnificent emerald-cut Colombian emerald, radiating a rich and vivid ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
26 Carat Diamond & Emerald 18K White Gold Vintage Statement Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
26 Carat Diamond & Emerald 18K White Gold Vintage Statement Necklace An extraordinary vintage statement necklace, exquisitely handcrafted in 18K white gold and showcasing a harmonio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Gold 14.77 Carat Natural GIA Certified Zambian Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 14.77 carat natural emerald and diamond necklace, set in 18k white gold. The 2.52 carat center stone is a natural green emerald originating from Zambia. The GIA certif...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace 24.9 Carat Total, 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular Colombian emerald and diamond necklace crafted in solid 18K white gold with yellow gold heads, showcasing a refined graduated design and exceptional presence. The neck...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Taznaznite Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Certificate & Appraisal Available Upon Request...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Diamond, Emerald & Tanzanite Necklace & Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic Certificate & Appraisal Available Upon Request Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
39.0 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 39.0 carats Emerald and 19.75 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest col...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
28.25 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14 karat gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 28.25 carats Emerald and 19.90 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest col...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond and Emerald Alternating Tennis Necklace. Natural Stones. 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking statement of elegance and craftsmanship, this stunning necklace showcases alternating oval-cut emeralds totaling approximately 13.50 carats, paired with brilliant roun...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$9,213Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Necklace In very good condition. Total weight is 33.7 grams. Total...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diana M. Certified 34.51 Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum fasion necklace 11 zambian pear shape emeralds 34.51 cts with 32.40 cts diamonds certified C. Dunaigre
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Diamond Open Collar Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Italy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 66.2 Grams Necklace Length: ~15.5" Necklace Width: ~14.7 mm wide Stamped: "18K" "750" "ITALY" Emerald Count...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Columbian Emerald and Diamond 18K White Gold Bow Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A finely composed necklace, offered by Claris-A, featuring a bow-shaped motif that sits with a gentle, natural curve, allowing it to follow the line of the neckline rather than lying...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb GIA 68.75 carat Carved Emerald Diamond 18K Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent designer piece by David Webb, this carved emerald and diamond choker necklace is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
70.0 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Statement Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning statement necklace is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 70.0 carats opal doublets, 22.65 carats emerald, 27.37 carats blue sapphire and 11...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Zambian Emerald Round Diamond 14kt Gold Tennis Necklace Delicate Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14k solid yellow gold necklace is an exquisite variation of a classic tennis style, featuring alternating shimmering diamonds and vivid green emeralds. The design blends timeles...
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking statement necklace crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, dating to the 1980s. This architectural design features three vivid pear-shaped emeralds totaling approximately 6.29 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Vintage choker necklaces are elegant, alluring and stylish. Cameos, pearls, diamonds and other stones can decorate these necklaces, which come in single or multiple strands. Whether it is a statement piece or a delicate chain, these short necklaces always stand out and turn heads.
The history of the choker can be traced back thousands of years, with Sumerian examples discovered from 2600–2500 B.C. They endured as a popular form of adornment through the centuries, and during the French Revolution they took on a symbolic significance. Women wore ribbons around their throats to mark the passing of those killed by the guillotine. Soon, the plain ribbons were adorned with small cameos and other ornamentation.
European choker necklaces gained a salacious reputation in the 19th century when prostitutes were associated with black ribbons tied around the neck, such as the model in Édouard Manet’s Olympia (1863). Queen Alexandra, Princess of Wales, reversed the trend in the late 19th century by wearing a large pearl and diamond choker, reputedly to hide a scar.
Fashioned from gold, pearls and other precious stones and metals, chokers continued to be worn into the 20th century, alternately statements of wealth and rebellion. They experienced periods of revival in the 1920s, ’40s, ’70s and ’90s for both men and women.
Vintage chokers make a statement with an unmistakable air of femininity. On 1stDibs, find an alluring collection of vintage chokers today, including gold, sapphire and emerald chokers.
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.