Art Nouveau Old Mine Diamond Pansy Flower Moon Enamel Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND 14K GOLD CRESCENT MOON PENDANT WITH AN EXQUISITE LAVENDER ENAMEL PANSY FLOWER.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Necklace and pendant with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold necklace with gold and silver pendant set with old mine and rose cut diamonds. 1.20ct – G/H - SI - 50cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 50 cm l...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been tested for this specific object. - 13 x 2.8 mm old mine cut polished diamonds total approx. 1.00 carat color: G/H clarity: SI The necklace is in good condition ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14k gold necklace and Pendant with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 2.20ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold pendant set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 2.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - 50 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is 50 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Conversion Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
Suspended from a yellow gold chain, the contrasting metals bring warmth, dimension, and unmistakable vintage character to the design. Necklace Details Materials: 14K Yellow Gold C...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Diamond Star Locket Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Circle locket from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California, set with seven natural old mine cut diamonds, totaling 1.45 cttw, in a hand-cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 3.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold necklace with a gold and silver center piece set with old mine and rose cut diamonds. 3.00ct – G/H – VS/SI – 45 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklac...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Lapaix Natural Chocolate Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace .56ct Mined 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Natural Chocolate Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace .56ct Mined 14K White Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Chocolate Briolette .56ct Diamond Each piece begins with recycl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Antique 2ct Mined Old Mine Cushion Diamond Pendant 14K Faces Up G-H
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Victorian Antique from 1900's 2.00ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Pendant 14K White Gold Exceptional Genuine 2.00ct Natural Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Breathtaking Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning silver and gold necklace is set with 44 sparkling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 37.30ct.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with a pearl and an old mine-cut diamond 1.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm l...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
The two cushion-cut Old Mine diamonds flanking the sides weigh approximately 0.20 carats each.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Lapaix Natural Fancy Yellow Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace .68ct Mined 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Natural Fancy Yellow Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace .68ct Mined 14K Yellow Gold Featuring a Genuine Fancy Yellow Briolette .68ct Diamond Each piece begins with recycl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapaix Natural Vivid Yellow Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace .63ct Mined 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Natural Vivid Yellow Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace .63ct Mined 14K Yellow Gold Featuring a Genuine Vivid Yellow Briolette .63ct Diamond Each piece begins with recycl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K White Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic 4 Prong Setting 100% Nat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic 4 Prong Setting 100% Na...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapaix Mined Two Strand Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.60ct 14K Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Mined Two Strand Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.60ct 14K Yellow Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Chocolate Briolette and Yellow Briolette Diamond Totaling 1.60ct Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapaix Mined Chocolate Briolette Diamond Pendant Y Necklace 2.70ct 14K Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Mined Chocolate Briolette Diamond Pendant Y Necklace 2.70ct 14K Yellow Gold Featuring a HUGE Genuine Natural Chocolate Briolette 2.70ct Diamond Classic Y Style Necklace C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Stone Diamond Journey Pendant Anniversary Mined .25ct Necklace 14K Chain
Located in Dearborn, MI
3 Stone Diamond Journey Pendant Anniversary Mined .25ct Necklace 14K Chain Features 3 Genuine Natural Mined Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Over $110 in Gold Value Alone Past, Pres...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lapaix Natural Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.44ct Mined 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Natural Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace 1.44ct Mined 14K White Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural 1.44ct Briolette Diamond Way Below Wholesale Our recycled gold is refi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold .75cttw Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 31.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .75ct, total weight Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: I/J Clarity: VS/SI Pearl Detail...
White Gold
31.40 Carat Old European and Old Mine cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver on top of 18k gold with a center Old European cut Diamond weighing 2.12 carats and graduating Old Mine and Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 29.2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace Mined 1/3ct 14K Floating Vanishing Chain
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace Mined 1/3ct 14K Floating Vanishing Chain Diamond Cluster Slide Pendant 10lb Tested Fluorcarbon Line Vanishes Against the Body We Can Make In An...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50CT T.W. Diamond Natural Earth-Mined Link Choker Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 4.50ct t.w. diamond natural earth-mined link choker statement necklace will instantly elevate any look.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Solitaire Starburst Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined F SI 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Starburst Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined F SI 14K Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .10ct F SI Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic Starburst Prong Setti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Victorian Russian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Clasp Pearl Necklace -
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian Russian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Clasp Pearl Necklace - VHK#866a Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: Clasp: 9K Yellow Gold & Silver Top [Hallmarked, and Teste...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace Mined 1/4ct 18K Floating Vanishing Chain
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace Mined 1/4ct 18K Floating Vanishing Chain Classic Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant 10lb Tested Fluorcarbon Line Vanishes Against the Body Am...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round and Old mine Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Round and Old mine Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold This incredible highly collectible circa 1940s piece is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bling Diamond Hamsa Pendant Necklace Iced Out Mined 3ct 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Bling Diamond Hamsa Pendant Necklace Iced Out Mined 3ct 14K Yellow Gold MSRP $2,550 Stunning Hamsa Design Diamonds are Set in White Gold to Bring Out the Sparkle Great Gift ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 8.0 Ct Old Mine Diamond Platinum Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Edwardian period brooch pendant is 1915 circa, Italian origin. Boasting magnificent workmanship of intricate scrolls fulfilling an accurate openwork overwhelmed by o...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Metal Type: 1K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS/SI clarity, Natural Old mine cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Metal Type: 1K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS/SI clarity, Natural Old mine cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Crescent Diamond Necklace 1.50CTW Old Mine Cut Silver & 14K/18K Gold
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: Antique Crescent Diamond Necklace 1.50CTW Old Mine Cut Silver & 14K/18K Gold Description: Crescent diamond necklace designed with a graduated crescent motif containing mixed ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Halo Pendant Necklace GIANT 31.25ct Emerald Cut Kunzite Mined Diamonds 14K New
Located in Dearborn, MI
GIANT Emerald Cut Kunzite and Natural Mined Diamond Pendant Halo Necklace 31.25ct Brand New 14K Dazzle in Pure Elegance with this Brand-New, Luxury Pendant Necklace Featuring a Me...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline and Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning pendant necklace features a mesmerizing 9-carat natural Paraiba tourmaline, celebrated for its vivid, striking green hue. The Paraiba is elegantly set in a 14-karat ros...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
40 Carat Old Mine Colombian Drop Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Explore timeless elegance with our 17-carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18K gold. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating AGL-certified 17.04 carat Old Mine Drille...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Diamond D Letter Pendant Necklace Mined .25ct 14K White Gold Floating Vanishing
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond D Letter Pendant Necklace Mined .25ct 14K White Gold Floating Vanishing Chain Classic Slide Pendant Shaped as the Letter D 10lb Tested Fluorcarbon Line Vanishes Against ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .16ct Mined E-F VS RBC 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .16ct Mined E-F VS RBC 14K Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .16ct E-F VS Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic 4 Prong Setting 100%...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$773Sale Price|20% Off
Citrine Pendant Necklace with Earth Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, Round 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant features a 0.92 carat round citrine with natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14k gold. A unique pendant design to add to your collection and for eve...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace Mined Rose Cut .60ct 14K 1800's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the Early 1800's Georgian Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace Mined Rose Cut .60ct 14K Features a Natural Mined .50ct Briolette Cut Diamond This Neckl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,680Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold & Platinum 1.60ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Cross Pendant 16" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Colorless to Faint Yellow Diamonds - Clean to Included Diamonds - 1.60ctw (approx.) Material: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .18ct Mined H SI Round Brilliant 14K White Go
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .18ct Mined H SI Round Brilliant 14K White Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .18ct H SI Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 4 Prong Setting 100% ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .16ct Mined E-F VS RBC 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .16ct Mined E-F VS RBC 14K White Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .16ct E-F VS Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic 4 Prong Setting 100% ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lapaix Sliced Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace Mined 1.22ct Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Sliced Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace Mined 1.22ct Brand New 14K Yellow Gold Featuring an incredible Genuine 1.22ct Fancy Vivid Canary Yellow 9mm Sliced Diamond...
Yellow Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .44ct Mined G SI2 EGL Certified 14K White Gol
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .44ct Mined G SI2 EGL Certified 14K White Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural EGL Certified .44ct G SI2 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 4 Prong Se...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 4.40 CT Old Mine Cut Diamond Daisy Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Impressed into Eternity This stunning Victorian Diamond pendant is original 1870 ca A beautiful large sized flower in the shape of a Daisy is skillful hand crafted in the glorious Vi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,460
Six Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Yellow gold 9K chain, early 20th century, set with six old mine diamonds, total weight approximately 1ct. Length 42cm
Diamond, 9k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rich in history and timeless elegance, this 18K yellow gold antique cross pendant showcases exceptional vintage craftsmanship and the distinctive beauty of old mine cut diamonds. Cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Diamond & Onyx 14K Two Tone Gold Filigree Pendant Necklace 21"
By Unbranded
Located in Addison, TX
Pendant Shape: Oval Number of Diamonds: 1 Main Stone Creation: Natural Color: Yellow Material: Metal Metal: Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 21 in Main Stone: Onyx Setting Style: Prong D...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace, Circa 1910, Russia”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold necklace centered with old mine cut diamond and 3 dangling old mine diamonds estimate weight of 0.35ct in open work style hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard
Art Deco Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Pendant Lavalier Necklace Filigree White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Art Deco Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Lavaliere Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold. The lovely and delicate pendant is set with four beautiful square cut faceted...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
“Antique Russian Gold Pendant, 1.20ct Old Mine Cut Diamond & Sapphire “
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond pendant with navy blue natural sapphire in open work style with a total estimate diamond weight of 1.20ct larger diamond is 0.60ct (5.65mm) pen...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K & 18K Gold Mined Original 1890's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1890's Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Lavalier Pendant Necklace 14K & 18K Gold Features a Genuine Natural Mined 5.1mm Rose Cut Diamond Accented by 4...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapaix Natural Briolette Mined 1ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Two Tone 1 Carat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Natural Briolette Mined 1ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Two Tone 1 Carat Featuring a Genuine Natural Briolette Mined 1ct Diamond 14K White & Yellow Gold 100% Natural...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Lapis Lazuli Pendant Old Mine Cut Diamonds Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant with a gorgeous central 16 Carat Lapis Lazuli sphere set with 12 absolutely radiant Old Mine Cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1.2 C...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold, Gold
4.25ctw Antique GIA F1 Emerald Mine Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18k Gold 17.5"
Located in McLeansville, NC
This gorgeous necklace has an antique pendant set with a brilliant green emerald framed by a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Opal & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Opal & Diamond Pendant Necklace. A necklace featuring a large boulder opal pendant. surrounded with old mine & rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
3ct Neon Green Swat Emerald Necklace with Diamonds, 18K Gold, Italy Mingora Mine
Located in Viena, Viena
the emeralds from the Swat Valley in Pakistan are known as Glowing Neon Green, the emerald crystals there are predominantly found in hexagonal forms and eye-clean crystals are rare, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Marquise and Old Mine Cut Diamond Eye Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco marquise cut diamond eye pendant crafted in luxurious polished platinum. This vertical hanging pendant features a mesmerizing marquise cut diamond ...
Diamond, 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.
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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.