Certified 20.00 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Zambian Emerald and Diamonds necklace, in an intricate design, so glamour and refined style.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
11.73 Carat Natural Emeralds Diamonds Yard Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Mod Yard Necklace 11.73cts of Natural Oval Emeralds Yard Station Necklace Clean Clarity & Transparent / Oval, Full Cut Brilliants.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
3ct Emerald & Diamond Pendant Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
The emerald is gracefully surrounded by 1.30ct of natural marquise cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.88 Carat Natural Emeralds Diamonds Yard Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Mod Yard Necklace 12.88cts of Natural Oval Emeralds Yard Station Necklace Clean Clarity & Transparent / Oval, Full Cut Brilliants.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.70 carat emerald diamond 14k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Thirty-two round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.14 carat in total, graded G color and VS clarity, trace a delicate frame around the emerald, adding bright, clean spa...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SCAVIA Emerald Diamond Coral Multi-Strand 18K Gold Necklace
By Scavia
Located in 台東区, JP
The necklace is highlighted by two elaborate ornamental sections featuring vibrant cabochon emeralds accented with brilliant-cut diamonds. Sweeping pavé-set diamond elements frame th...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Reversible Emerald & Diamond Cross Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold reversible cross necklace with one side round emeralds weighing 0.21 carat total and on the other side round diamonds weighing 0.40 carat total.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Necklace by Nikabell with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds necklace in particular and refined design, crafted with particular attention on details.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold Necklace by Nikabell with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning piece come in 18k gold with 5 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds of 17,00 carat, in perfect oval cut, spectacular vibrant color, and Natural Diamonds of 6,50 carats, in roun...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Effy Oval Emerald Diamond Drop Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gram Weight: 23.7 grams Chain Length: 17" Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Emerald Gemstone Color: Green Gemstone Shape: Ova...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,204Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace Modern Design Certified Emerald Gemstone 1.95ct
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant emerald and diamond pendant necklace in 14KT white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace Modern Design Certified Emerald Gemstone 14kt
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning elegant emerald pendant necklace in 14KT white gold with a gentle halo of diamonds on a 18” chain.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18K Gold Necklace by Nikabell with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come in 18k gold with 7 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, in perfect pear cut, extra fine quality, spectacular vivid green, of 20,00 carats, and dazzling pieces of Natural...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$10,854Sale Price|20% Off
Fashionable Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K Diamond 18-0,2 ct Emerald 3-3,19 ct Emerald 6-3,98 ct Emerald 10-3,19 ct Weight 13,5 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKI...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Necklace by Nikabell with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come in 18k gold with lustrous of Zambian Emeralds , in perfect pear and oval cut of 36, 00 carats , spectacular green color , and dazzling diamonds in special cut of 2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18.47cts Colombian Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 14k Raw Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is our most unique, handcrafted yet so simple piece, made of a solid Colombian emerald stone and diamonds. A natural, emerald slab is encrusted by brilliant round diamonds,...
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.40tcw Emerald & Diamond Necklace 14K Gold Pear Emerald Pendant Natural Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
A diamond accent is placed on top of the emerald! This pendant is ideal for everyday use and is the perfect accessory for any outfit. 14K 18'' solid gold chic cable chain included!
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
3.0tcw 18K Emerald & Diamond Pendant Necklace Fine Quality Solitaire Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our exquisite Emerald and Diamond Accent Pendant Necklace. The centerpiece is a breathtaking 2.80-carat emerald cut emerald from Zambia, showcasing a luxuriou...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Classic Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace 14K White Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 12-RD-0,08 ct Emerald 1-0,13 ct Weight 1,67 grams Size 45 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditi...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Steven Battelle 7.1 Carats Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright green 12 x 21 mm pear shaped faceted Zambian emerald is set in 18K artisan crafted bezel surrounded by round wire and multiple "jawan" granulation with a sparkling 2.5 mm VS...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 8 x 19 mm triangular faceted emerald is highlighted by a double row line-textured artisanally crafted 18K gold bezel surrounding it, with a 2.5 mm VS1 sparkling diamond wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Weight of the emerald : 1.47 carat approximately. Weight of the diamonds: 0.90 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
C. Dunaigre 3.65 Ct. Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Composed of baguette, calf's head, cushion-cut and trapezoid-shaped diamonds suspending a cushion-cut emerald Sapphire weighing 3.65 carats Diamonds weighing a total of approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Weight of the emerald : 0.89 carat approximately. Weight of the diamonds: 0.53 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Necklace by Nikabell with Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold with 9 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds, of 27 carats , in perfect oval cut, fine quality, and dazzling Natural Diamonds of 21,00 carats, in ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Pearl Emerald Diamond Platinum Lariat Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This delicate piece features a centering button pearl, which is intricately framed by square-cut emeralds and full-cut diamonds and suspending two natural near-drop-shaped pearls, al...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retrò pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a carved coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and emeralds. The chain is not included. This elegant object combin...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Pendant - 14k Pear .30ctw Scallop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Cl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 1960's carved bright green Emerald and diamond pendant. 4 carved leaf design emeralds set in a Platinum tree branch style setting with one Old European cut .55ct diamond, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Stone, Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central stone surrounded by a frame of diamonds and emeralds. In the upper part, a flower of diamonds with a cen...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Posh Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Necklace Dangle for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 18K White Gold Diamond 14-RD-0,38 ct Emerald 1-7,35 ct Weight 5,44 grams Size 45 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond “Emerald City” Pendant by Erica Courtney
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Organic 18K yellow gold swirls embrace the green gemstone, while 2.78 carats total weight of brilliant diamonds add sparkle and contrast. Designed by Erica Courtney, this emerald pen...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
4.69tcw 18K Dark Green Emerald & Diamond Pendant, Emerald Cut Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Emerald and Diamond Accent Pendant, a dazzling embodiment of sophistication and luxury.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince Nritya Emerald & Diamond Necklace & Earrings (179.54 ct Gemstones)
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A joyous, bold and eclectic suite, the Nritya Emerald & Diamond Suite is a flurry of emotions to look at.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Stone, Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retrò pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of diamonds and a pearl in the upper part; below, a structure mounted with a green stone surrounded by a fr...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$4,870Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold Natural Coral Emerald & Diamond Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Exquisite Coral, Emerald, and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold Discover a masterpiece of color and light with this exquisite pendant.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 3.54 Ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Most Coveted Green on Earth — Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Drop Fringe Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- NEMJ-907 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Emerald Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold 0.20cttw
Located in New York, NY
Chic and Trendy diamond emerald necklace hand fabricated in 14k white gold.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified Zambian Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with this exclusive 57.37ct Pear-Shaped Zambian Emerald and Diamond Fringe Necklace, expertly crafted by Spectra Fine Jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 13.38ctt Emerald & Diamond Pendant Tennis Necklace
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful emerald drop pendant and diamond tennis necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Flower Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Pendant Summary ♥ Main Stone: Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Material: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Round & Marquise Dimensions: 22MMX 12MM Diamonds & Gemstones are Natural.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$47,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 27.91ctt Emerald & Diamond Pendant Tennis Necklace
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful emerald drop pendant and diamond tennis riviera necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 28.11ctt Emerald & Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful emerald drop pendant and natural diamond tennis necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.61tcw AAA Exquisite Colombian Emerald & Diamond Nautical Sailboat Handcrafted
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Pave/ Prong Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 9.7 grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Crescent- Freeform Approx Weight: 5.23cts AAA Clarity: Very Good Color...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with emeralds surrounded by diamonds. The silver chain is included.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
0.52tcw 14K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Drop Pendant Graduated Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Experience the epitome of elegance with our Emerald and Diamond Necklace. A dazzling drop design, featuring brilliant round cut diamonds at the top and middle, culminates in a mesmer...
Emerald, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 16 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Colombian Emerald and diamond necklace, consisting of one large approximately 16 Carat Emerald cut Colombian Emerald with round brilliant cut diamonds surrounding it .
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pearl, Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful pendant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a diamond and an emerald in the upper part and, below, a pearl.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral Emeralds Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular necklace made with natural corals,emeralds and big diamond of 0.40 karat in the middle, in 18 Karat yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-78X35 Total Weight-16.456 Gold Weight(Gms)-8.684 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.47 Emerald Wt(Cts)-1.92 Jade Wt(Cts)-35.47
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified Muzo Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds: Approximately 20.50 Carats Diamonds: Approximately 33.20 Carats of Natural D-F color Vvs2-Vs2 clarity.
Diamond, Emerald
Emeralds & Diamond Flower Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
You can complete the ensemble with matching earrings for a polished finish: Link 6 emeralds, 0.78 ct. 1 diamond, G-H / vs, brilliant cut, 0.22 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Pendant by Nikabell with 3.00ct Zambian Emerald & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Emeralds and Diamonds pendant in elegant and refined style .
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition 14k Gold - 42.25 grams Diamond 6.00 Carats Emerald 8.30 Carats Total Weight - 45.11 grams Chain Size 16 Inches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace Brooch 14K Pear Emerald Pendant Vintage
Located in Jupiter, FL
A 14.97tcw Victorian styled Pear Cut Colombian emerald and Round diamond necklace/brooch in solid gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Halo Pendant Emerald Diamond solid 14K Gold / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Emeralds and Diamonds, old Pendant set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Georges Le Saché Vever Belle Époque Emerald Diamond Platinum and Gold Necklace
By Georges Le Saché
Located in London, GB
A French Belle Époque emerald, diamond, platinum and gold brooch-cum-pendant necklace, in an openwork design of a garland, with three cabochon-cut emeralds, in gold millegrain edged ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Antique Silver Topped 14k Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dunaigre certified 3.50 carat Colombian emerald with minor oil, surrounded by an extraordinary 27.8 carats total weight of old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.