Oscar Heyman 2.51ct Tsavorite & Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum pendant contains a bright 2.51ct vivid green East African Tsavorite
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Oscar Heyman, 22.00 Carat Oval Shape Diamond Riviere Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous diamond necklace designed by the renowned designer, Oscar Heyman, boasts 72 oval
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Vintage 1970s Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
of 6.03 carats. Signed by Oscar Heyman Circa 1976 15 3/8 inches long
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman for J. E. Caldwell Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bethesda, MD
renowned designers and creating exceptional jewelry pieces. Collaborating with Oscar Heyman, known for
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman 60 ct Ruby Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Platinum GIA
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Oscar Heyman ruby and diamond necklace is a remarkable example of fine late 20th
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$4,500Sale Price|25% Off
Dm 0.75 in L 18 in
Oscar Heyman Platinum 0.53ct Black Diamond Star of David Pendant Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman's platinum Star of David pendant necklace contains 0.53cts of black diamonds. The
Black Diamond, Platinum
$15,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dm 0.88 in L 20 in
Oscar Heyman Gold & Platinum 1.99tcw All Diamond Eternity Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman's elegant pendant necklace contains a braided fancy golden yellow and white diamond
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$37,462Sale Price|25% Off
L 18 in
OSCAR HEYMAN Art-Deco Platinum Coral Necklace With 30.64 Ctw In VS Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco coral necklace designed by Oscar Heyman & Co. This is a fabulous double strands gems
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Oscar Heyman 18k Gold & Platinum 6.59ct Morganite & FV Yellow Diamond Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18k yellow gold and platinum pendant on a 18'' platinum chain contains 1 Pear Shape
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Oscar Heyman Gold Platinum Fancy Color Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman gold platinum fancy color diamond necklace 95 cut corner square diamonds of 13.47
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Oscar Heyman Original Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
Exquisite Oscar Heyman original blue sapphire and diamond necklace made of platinum. One of a kind
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Oscar Heyman Triple-Strand 22 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in San Francisco, CA
justly celebrated American jeweler - Oscar Heyman of N.Y., New York. Signed and numbered 'OH #600179
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Platinum Certified 59ct GIA
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Brambleton, US
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Platinum Certified 59ct GIA This is a gorgeous piece
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Oscar Heyman Art Deco Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Exquisite platinum Oscar Heyman necklace featuring multiple grain set baguette and brilliant cut
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Oscar Heyman Purple and Yellow Sapphire Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar Heyman & Brothers is a very reputable jeweler dating back to 1912, and since the brands
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Oscar Heyman Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Diamond necklace in platinum. Consisting of 170 baguette cut diamonds and 37 round
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Oscar Heyman 30.92 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Oscar Heyman diamond necklace, finely crafted in platinum, showcasing a GIA-certified pear shape
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Oscar Heyman Diamond Gold Necklace and Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
A Yellow Gold, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Long chain by Oscar Heyman Brothers. This necklace
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Oscar Heyman Cluster Diamond Necklace, 4.50 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
from Oscar Heyman. The delicate necklace features 35 round diamonds, totaling 4.50 carats, in five
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Sapphire and Diamond Necklace by Oscar Heyman
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
This breathtaking necklace by legendary jewelry designer Oscar Heyman features 26 emerald cut
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Oscar Heyman, Platinum Gemstone Diamond Necklace, GIA
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
7 yellow sapphires total 30.67ct, 28 sapphire total 17.26ct, 7 rubies total 17.02ct, diamonds total
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Platinum Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Oscar Heyman Condition: Excellent Style: Art Deco Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1920s
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Necklace by Oscar Heyman
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
necklace by the visionary American jeweler Oscar Heyman. The design alternates the perfectly-matched
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Oscar Heyman Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald And Ruby Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
jewelry designer Oscar Heyman. The spectacular design showcases 39.48 carats of fancy colored sapphires
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Oscar Heyman Gold Antique Austrian Coins & Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing and unique antique 22k gold coins and diamond necklace created by Oscar Heyman & Bros. in
Oscar Heyman Santa Maria Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bethesda, MD
Experience unparalleled elegance with this Oscar Heyman Santa Maria Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
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Oscar Heyman Emerald and Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Oscar Heyman Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features 6.40ctw
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Oscar Heyman Oval and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
) alternative to a traditional diamond riviere necklace. The diamonds exhibit very fine F-G color and Vs clarity
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Oscar Heyman Oval and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
) alternative to a traditional diamond riviere necklace. The diamonds exhibit very fine F-G color and Vs clarity
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Vintage Oscar Heyman Brooch Pendant Sapphire Diamond Platinum Estate
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Oscar Heyman brooch pendant, made in platinum, featuring sapphire and diamond. The design
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W 0.25 in L 14.75 in
Vintage Oscar Heyman Necklace Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet Pair Estate
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Oscar Heyman necklace, circa 1960's, made of platinum, featuring sapphire and diamond
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Oscar Heyman Diamond Pave and Emerald Round Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Southampton, PA
A piece that exudes class and prestige, this extraordinary Oscar Heyman necklace is presented in
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Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace Bracelet Brooch Pin Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous timeless and elegant necklace created by Oscar Heyman in the 1960's. The necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Platinum Round Cut and Marquise Cut Floating Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Delicate diamond necklace by Oscar Heyman. Crafted in the Art Deco era, and fits like a choker
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W 0.29 in L 16 in
Oscar Heyman Platinum 18k Gold 34ctw Oval Yellow & White Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Montclair, NJ
Offering this absolutely stunning diamond tennis necklace that is designed by Oscar Heyman and
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Oscar Heyman Diamond Gold Platinum Bow Tied Cat Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
House of Oscar Heyman, this pendant is suspended on a 18K chain. The total length of this piece is just
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Oscar Heyman Sapphire Cross Pendant, 12.39 carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
hangs elegantly from an 18K white gold chain, adorned with additional diamond accents. Oscar Heyman
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Oscar Heyman Ceylon Star Sapphire Pendant, 11.69 carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
This unique Oscar Heyman pendant features an exceptional star sapphire totaling an impressive 11.69
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Oscar Heyman Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Oscar Heyman, a diamond and 18 karat gold necklace. The diamonds are sets in Oscar Heyman
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Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Pendant Heart Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
This Large Heart Pendant necklace by Oscar Heyman has approx. 25 cts ruby and 2 cts of diamond
Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold with Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman Bros. necklace in 18K yellow gold and platinum featuring blue sapphires and diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Heart Shape Diamond Necklace Mounted in 18 Karat and Platinum by Oscar Heyman, numbered 601338
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OSCAR HEYMAN Diamond & Platinum Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Diamond burst detachable pendant necklace in platinum with ~10.15 carats of diamonds total.
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Oscar Heyman Diamond and Gold Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Atlanta, GA
diamonds made by the great American firm Oscar Heyman & Brothers. A well made piece that evokes the
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Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Atlanta, GA
A platinum, sapphire and diamond pendant by Oscar Heyman Brothers with 2.50 carats of pear, round
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Oscar Heyman Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Greenwich, CT
chrome tourmalines, in 18k yellow gold and platinum, numbered 601832, signed Oscar Heyman. 69 sapphires
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Line Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine sapphire and diamond line necklace, featuring 58 graduated oval-shaped sapphires weighing
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Oscar Heyman 30.99 Carat Oval Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
respectively. The necklace is signed Oscar Heyman with a letter of Authenticity
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Oscar Heyman & Brothers Diamond, Platinum and Gold Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond necklace by Oscar Heyman & Brothers is
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Oscar Heyman Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Ornament
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Oscar Heyman diamond, ruby and sapphire teardrop pendant with swirl design. Weighs 11.1 gram, 2.8
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Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduating Prong Set Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
Oscar Heyman 18K yellow gold graduating diamond necklace, prong set with 127 full cut round
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Exceptional Antique Platinum and Diamond Pendant on Platinum chain.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Dallas, TX
are 17 European cut diamonds .66 carat, VVS/VS, F-G. The last photo shows the workmanship of Oscar
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman AGL Certified Tradition Colombian Emerald Diamond Earring Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designer Oscar Heyman Colombian Emerald AGL Certified Minor Traditional Emerald cut emerald Diamond Earrings ,Estate In person earrings are 5 times better then what they look in pic...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
$10,863
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
Chaumet 4 Rigid Bracelets in Yellow Gold and Precious Stones
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET 4 Rigid bracelets in yellow gold and emerald, sapphire, ruby and diamond precious stones. The bracelets are composed of ears of yellow gold among which a dozen ears crimp p...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Kimono Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
1960s Riviera Diamond GIA Heart Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate diamond and emerald heart necklace is crafted in 18 karat White and yellow gold. Incorporates 84 round-cut and 25 marquise shaped diamonds, prong-set in pairs, c...
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$4,729
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
Tiffany & Co. 4.43 Carat GIA G SI1 Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover the world of Tiffany & Co. with this Diamond Heart Necklace, featuring a breathtaking 4.43 carat heart-shaped GIA certified diamond with G color and SI1 clarity which offers...
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
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Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s David Webb Gold Clutch with 10.00 Carat Ruby and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k with a carved Ruby weighing approximately 10.00 carats, 44 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats, and a mirror. Signed by D...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
Known as “the jewelers’ jeweler,” Oscar Heyman (1888–1970) designed pieces for Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston and Black, Starr & Frost. The family-run Oscar Heyman & Brothers jewelry company was founded by Heyman with his brothers Nathan and Harry in 1912. Jewelers from Latvia, they had trained at their great-uncle’s workshop, which had clients including Russian imperial jeweler Fabergé, before immigrating to the United States in the early 1900s.
After arriving in New York, Oscar worked with Pierre Cartier and Nathan was a tool maker at Western Electric before they came together to open their jewelry business. Highly skilled craftsmen, the Heyman brothers quickly developed a roster of high-profile clients — primarily big-name jewelers — drawn to their work with dazzling stones and meticulous design. In 1917, Black, Starr & Frost commissioned the brothers to design an American flag brooch, which would become a recurring motif in the Oscar Heyman & Brothers portfolio. They also designed the Pansy brooch in the 1930s, another long-popular accessory that was produced exclusively for Tiffany & Co. toward the end of the 20th century. After Heyman designed for four of the five jewelers on view at the 1939 World’s Fair House of Jewels (Cartier, Udall & Ballou, Marcus & Co. and Black, Starr & Frost), the company was given the moniker “the jewelers’ jeweler.”
Heyman & Brothers later designed gem-encrusted medallions that traveled to the moon on Apollo 16, the necklace setting for the 69-carat diamond Richard Burton gave Elizabeth Taylor in 1969 and even a pair of ruby-encrusted Stuart Weitzman stilettos in 2003. Over the years, the company has entranced such clients as Evelyn Lauder, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Billy Porter and Tina Fey with its pieces.
In 2012, the century-old jeweler underwent a rebranding to simplify its name to Oscar Heyman and today is still run by the Heyman family, which manages the whole process from alloying their own metal to cutting and polishing their gemstones to assembling the final product in-house. In 2017, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston published a monograph authored by Yvonne J. Markowitz and Elizabeth Hamilton that details for a broader audience the history of Oscar Heyman, an unsung company that’s long been behind some of the biggest names in jewelry.
Shop authentic Oscar Heyman rings, brooches and bracelets 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.
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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.