46 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Tennis Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds. Featuring 53 exquisite diamonds, including six GIA-certified stones—the largest in the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & Yellow Gold Demi Riviere Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
mesmerizing sparkle. Material: 14k chain and 18k center Diamond: Old Mine Cut - 8 carat total weight Weight
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Modern Antique 18 Karat White Gold 31.71ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
mounted with old cut diamonds and green emeralds. 21.15 carats in old cut diamonds that glisten in every
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
W 0.16 in L 15.83 in
Old-Cut Diamond, 21.74 Carat, Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver
Located in Geneva, Geneva
This antique collet-set old-cut diamond necklace composed of 75 graduated old-cut diamonds Mounted
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace, ca. 1880s A spectacular antique riviera
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Beautiful Old Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian rivière diamond necklace c.1860s set with eighty two old cut diamonds in open
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Old Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
-cut and round cut old mine diamonds for a total weight of approximately 36 carats. The stones are set
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Important Old Mine Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Important Riviere Necklace set with 47 Old European cut diamonds weighing 46.10 carats total. Each
Diamond, Platinum
57.19cttw Old European Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gemstones. At the heart of this extraordinary necklace are 47 Old European Cut Diamonds, boasting a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
70 Carats Old European-Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
strung with forty seven Old European-cut diamonds that shimmer in the light. Wear yours to your next
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Old Mine cut Diamond Platinum Riviere Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum Riviere graduated necklace, Bezel set with old Mine cut Diamonds, and having Milgrain
Diamond, Platinum
Rivière ring with sapphires and old-cut diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rivière ring with natural sapphires and old-cut diamonds. Crafted from 14k yellow and white gold
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Romantic Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian Old European Cut, graduated diamond Riviere necklace. An exceptional one-of-a-kind
Diamond
Modern 15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Rivière Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond necklace contains over 15 carats (15.88 to be exact) of old European cut diamonds that are each
Diamond, Platinum
17 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Victorian Style Riviere' Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
sparkling grace. Adorned with over 17 carats of chunky, old mine cut diamonds with large facets that shimmer
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Riviere Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum diamond Riviera necklace with graduated stones, 20cttw Platinum 108 OEC
16 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Victorian Style Riviere' Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
sparkling grace. Adorned with over 16 carats of chunky, old mine cut diamonds with large facets that shimmer
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
16 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Victorian Style Riviere' Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
sparkling grace. Adorned with over 16 carats of chunky, old mine cut diamonds with large facets that shimmer
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Riviere, Single Strand Old European Cut Diamond Necklace/Tiara
Located in London, GB
Victorian Riviere, Single Strand Old European Cut Diamond Necklace Composed of fifty-eight
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Riviere Necklace 1920s 25 Carat Old European Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous classy and timeless diamond riviere necklace created in the 1920s. Features sixty one Old
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 29.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 29.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Rivière Necklace. Featuring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique old mine-cut diamond rivière bracelet in sterling silver and 14k gold.
14k Gold
An Extraordinary Antique Colombian Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, sided by old mine cut diamonds weighing a total of 12cts, and, if desired, by a matching old mine cut
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Custom Order: Important Old Mine Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A custom made old mine cut diamond rivière platinum necklace, that is not eligible for return. 1
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 13.2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A spectacular rivière necklace set with over 13 carats of chunky old mine cut diamonds. The stones
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Old European Cut 22 Carat Diamond Rivière Necklace with 3.20 Carat Center
Located in Lakewood, NJ
placement. Features a wonderful 3.20 carat center old European cut with graduating diamonds set in a hybrid
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin HSS 35 featured rich Bordeaux in Porosus Crocodile. An exquisite Hermes crocodile handbag in jewel toned deep Bordeaux. Accentuated with gold hardw...
$5,552Sale Price|40% Off
Christian Dior Black Lady Dior Bag Cannage Braided Leather Limited Edition
By Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Amazing work of art of Macramé style at the Dior House for this Limited Edition and New Lady Dior bag with its shoulder strap. It is crafted in braided black lambskin leather strips ...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Victorian diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond pendant/brooch. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back cut-down setting with an approximate weight of 1.35 carats, adorned with twenty ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo leather. Limited edition accentuated with Aluminum hardware. Chic and timeless. Th...
$15,684
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Métiers d'Art 'Paris-London' Lesage Tweed Coat, PF 2008
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chanel ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Métiers d'Art, 'Paris-London', Pre-Fall 2008 ▪ Fabric 1: Tweed, 52% Wool, 45% Silk, 2% Viscose, 1% Polyester ▪ Fabri...
$149,975
W 0.25 in D 0.125 in L 16.4 in
Mid-Century Modernist Platinum and 388 Baguette Cut Graduated Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This truly stunning Mid-Century Modernist Platinum and 388 Baguette Cut Graduated Diamond Necklace with 12.6 Ctw originates from the United States during the 20th Century. This piece...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique English Victorian 15 Carat Gold Enamel Cameo Suite in Original Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent quality Victorian parure in its original fitted box from Harry Emanuel wholesale diamond merchant. The set consists of a brooch, a pendant, and a pair of pierced earrings...
Antique Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Created by Tiffany & Co. circa 1895, this platinum-topped 18K gold brooch is set with natural pearls and diamonds. The delicate floral form is set with six rose, silver, and lavender...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Old Cut Diamond 'Starburst' Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A Victorian old cut diamond 'Starburst' pendant with detachable brooch fitting, circa 1880. The pendant is set with an estimated total of 11.15ct old cut diamonds, old mine cushion c...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
$48,750Sale Price|25% Off
Handcrafted 15.00 Carat Diamond Art Deco Belle Époque Bow Necklace 18K Whitegold
Located in Great Neck, NY
High Jewelry Diamond Bow Lace Necklace in 18K White Gold — 15.00 Carats Total An extraordinary handcrafted high jewelry necklace, designed in the spirit of Art Deco and Belle Époque ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,790
H 0.33 in W 1.75 in
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Moonstone, Diamond & Sapphire Star Pendant Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular moonstone, diamond, and sapphire starburst pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Set in 14k yellow gold and topped in patinaed sterling silver, this beautifully ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
$118,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 16.5 in
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 40.92ctt Emerald & Diamond Drop Necklace 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful natural Brazilian emerald drop with natural asscher cut diamonds grand necklace. High jewelry Alexander Beverly Hills. *Emerald's color looks the same as the photo in the G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 30.00 Carat Old European & Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 15 graduating Old European cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 26.00 carats and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.0...
Diamond, Platinum
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
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.