Ethiopian Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style 14K White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center stone is highlighted throughout with sparkling diamonds and French cut rubies. Above the opal, a small emerald is decorated as the center of the ribbon bow.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.64ct GIA Certified Oval Cut Zambia Emerald & Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural GIA Certified Fine Green Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. 4.64 Total carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Majestic Elephant Emerald Diamond Pendant, 14k Solid Yellow Gold Lucky Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Emerald Diamond Elephant Lucky Pendant in 14K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Emerald Diamond Fringe Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Emerald Diamond Fringe Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear cut ruby and round cut diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$7,945Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace 18K Gold. The emerald and diamonds are set in a solid 18k white gold charm pendant, providing a luxurious and enduring setting tha...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Pearl, Emerald, Diamonds, Platinum Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic pendant in platinum structure mounted with diamonds and an emerald. As pendant, a white pearl.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
$7,612Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Chain Necklace 18k White Gold Handmade Jewelry features emerald set in center of the round cut diamond chain making a chain necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.93 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SEPD-31492 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Pendant Necklace Style: Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 3.916 Grams...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Dainty Certified Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Certified Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant in 18K Gold studded with oval cut emerald and halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Dainty Elephant Pendant in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Dainty Elephant Pendant in 18K Gold studded with oval cut emerald and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,780Sale Price / item|20% Off
47.61TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
47.61TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Choker Necklace 18k White Gold features oval cut Zambian emerald set with halo of diamonds around in a choker.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,224Sale Price / item|20% Off
47.61TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Choker Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
47.61TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Choker Necklace 14k White Gold features oval cut Zambian emerald set with halo of diamonds around in a choker.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$47,833Sale Price / item|20% Off
44.88Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Necklace 14k White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
44.88Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Necklace 14k White Gold Handmade Jewelry Designed in a refined Y-shaped lariat silhouette, the necklace features a continuous strand of step-cut ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$59,792Sale Price / item|20% Off
44.88Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Necklace 18k White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Deira, Dubai
44.88Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Drop Necklace 18k White Gold Handmade Jewelry Designed in a refined Y-shaped lariat silhouette, the necklace features a continuous strand of step-cut ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Genuine 7.73 Ct Emerald Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut emeralds and mix cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant 18" 14k White Gold 6.91 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful emerald and diamond necklace is a true testament to classic elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Certified Emerald Diamond Everyday Pendant for Her in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Emerald Diamond Everyday Pendant for Her in 14K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dainty Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Accent Drop Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Prong Set
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Design: Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Accent Drop Pendant Center Stone: Natural Emerald Gemstone Shape: Oval Gemstone Cut: Faceted Emerald We...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$95,376Sale Price / item|20% Off
53.04 TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Statement Fringe Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
53.04 TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Statement Fringe Necklace 18K White Gold features oval cut emerald set as charms with diamonds cluster studded below the arc of the emeralds and some d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$76,300Sale Price / item|20% Off
53.04 TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Statement Fringe Necklace 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
53.04 TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Statement Fringe Necklace 14K White Gold features oval cut emerald set as charms with diamonds cluster studded below the arc of the emeralds and some d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Zambian Emerald & Diamonds 18k Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come in 18K gold with a pendant/brooch always in 18K gold ,come with a natural Zambian Emerald, in perfect emerald cut , of 7,50 carats, and dazzling natural diamonds of 3,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$30,334Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Y-Shaped 14k White Gold 24.74TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Contemporary Y-Shaped 14k White Gold 24.74TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace This necklace features a graceful Y-shaped drop design, adorned with vibrant pear-shaped emeralds delic...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$36,458Sale Price|20% Off
24.57 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Drop Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
24.57 TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Drop Necklace 18k White Gold This necklace is showcase Pear-Cut Emeralds which form a luxurious fringe along the bottom curve.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Pendant, 2.55ct
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold EMERALD WEIGHT: CTS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 2.55 CTS 18K GOLD GOLD WEIGHT: 6.5 GRAMS FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$91,583Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels TCW 70.25 Emerald Diamond 14k White Gold Wedding Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Spectrum Jewels TCW 70.25 Emerald Diamond 14k White Gold Wedding Necklace This exquisite necklace showcases a regal arrangement of pear cut emeralds, each encircled by brilliant whi...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Pear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bridal Drop Necklace 14 Karat white Gold 14 karat white gold natural Zambian and diamond necklace, consisting of 7 Pear shape Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Brilliant Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Solid White Gold, Gift For Sister
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace with Chain in 14K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,249 / item
Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Halo Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated and timeless, the Elegant Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Halo Necklace features a stunning 2.44ct emerald-cut emerald surrounded by a radiant halo of sparkling 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.2 Carat Big Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.2 Carat Big Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant in 14K Gold studded with oval cut emerald and halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 7.65 CTW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified 7.65 CTW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval emerald and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lugano 7 Carat Emerald & Diamond Necklace Platinum
By Lugano
Located in Montgomery, AL
A breathtaking creation by Lugano, showcasing a 7.01-carat natural emerald suspended beneath luminous natural rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Statement 4.29 Carats Emerald Diamond Wedding Pendant Crafted in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with octagon cut emerald set with diamond making a stunning statement pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Filigree Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Antique 14K white gold filigree necklace featuring a pear-shaped emerald 7 x 11 mm, 2 carats as the centerpiece. Accented with 18 smaller emeralds and 33 diamonds 1 carat total, G co...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Fringe Necklace and Earring Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Emerald and diamond fringe necklace, Vivid green emeralds spaced with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending 5 fine Zambian emeralds set in diamond surrounds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.95tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Emerald Diamond Dangle Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Accented at the top, is an emerald-cut diamond that weighs over half a carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 18" 14k W Gold 1.90 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald and Diamond Necklace has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
9.40ct. Natural Emeralds Diamonds Yard Necklace 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Mod Yard Necklace 8cts of Natural Oval Emeralds Yard Station Necklace Clean Clarity & Transparent / Oval, Full Cut Brilliants.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$43,752Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 43.13Tcw Emerald Diamond Double Layer Necklace 18 Karat White Gold.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Statement 43.13Tcw Emerald Diamond Double Layer Necklace 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Pear emerald diamond pendant necklace 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning 7ct green emerald and large halo diamonds totaling 2 carats in 18KT gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,850 / set
14K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Jewelry Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold, emerald and diamond necklace and dangle earrings.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$16,916Sale Price|20% Off
Beaded 24.84TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Beaded 24.84TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry This necklace features alternating vivid green emerald beads and shimmering white diamonds accents, strun...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
23.90 ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Necklace Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
-Metal: Platinum -Primary Stone: Emerald -Primary Carat Weight: 23.90 carats -Primary Stone Cut: Oval - 54 stones -Secondary Stone: Diamond -Secondary Carat Weight: 9.86 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Statement Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald and diamonds studded on chain.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 43.13Tcw Emerald Diamond Double Layer Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Statement 43.13Tcw Emerald Diamond Double Layer Necklace 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$186,665Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 14k White Gold Featuring a brilliant arrangement of pear-shaped emeralds in a symmetrical drop pattern, the necklace is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 24K Coin Pendent Cabachon Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on the Vintage 24K Coin Pendent Cabachon Emerald & Diamonds- A luxurious blend of precious metals and gemstones!
Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold
$233,332Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 18k White Gold Featuring a brilliant arrangement of pear-shaped emeralds in a symmetrical drop pattern, the necklace is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Bead Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Seven Round Natural Emeralds Carat Weight: 0.75 Carats in Total Accent Stone: Six Round Brilliant Diamonds Carat Weight: 0.30 Car...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified Zambian Emerald Diamond 4-Piece Suite in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The focal point of this ensemble is the stunning necklace, adorned with nine octagonal Zambian emeralds totaling 22.59 carats, accentuated by 384 emerald-cut diamonds & 14 brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Cellino Chatham Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Cellino
Located in New York, NY
1970s Cellino 18k gold necklace, set with Chatham emeralds, pearls measuring 7.5-8.5mm pearls and approx. 0.24ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
$43,505Sale Price|20% Off
12.23ct GIA Certified RARE Russian Emerald & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare And Unique Natural GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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
$10,799Sale Price|20% Off
Genuine 14.4Tcw Turquoise Emerald Diamond Chain Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Genuine 14.44Tcw Turquoise Emerald Diamond Chain Pendant Necklace 18K Solid Gold This beautifully handcrafted Pendant Necklace, designed to bring elegance and charm to any outfit.
Turquoise, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$35,729Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 18 Karat White Gold TCW 46.24 Emerald Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 18 Karat White Gold TCW 46.24 Emerald Diamond Tennis Necklace features a row of beautifully cut emerald-green gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Decô Design Brooch Zambian Emerald & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite pendant/brooch in Art Deco design in 18k gold with a Zambia emerald oval cut of 5,00 carats and diamonds of 3,43 carats F/VS.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Clasp decorated with old mine and small rose cut diamonds. Necklace is 16" long (shortest strand). Weight - 89.6 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
1980s GIA Emerald Diamond Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This artistically designed pendant necklace with distinctly cut diamonds and a prominent GIA Certified Genuine emerald is crafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing 68.5 grams and mea...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$15,441Sale Price|20% Off
23.57 TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 23.57 TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace features pear cut emerald drops set in between the thin diamond chain making a delicate choker necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
6.06ct GIA Certified Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare And Unique Natural GIA Certified Fine Green Emerald & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Pendant Necklace. 6.06 Total carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 7.96 Carat Zambian Heart-Shaped Emerald Diamond Halo Necklace 18K Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details * Natural Heart-Shaped Zambian Emerald * Emerald Weight: 7.96 Carats * C. Dunaigre Switzerland Gemstone Report * Transparent Crystal * Insignificant Clarity Enhancement (exc...
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.
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.