Oval Sapphire and Marquise Diamond Pendant
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centered upon a beautiful and rich colored Sapphire weighing approximately 4.50 Carats. Surrounded by Marquise Cut Diamonds weighing 1.20 Carats. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Jump ch...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Oval Kunzite & Diamond Pendant
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This modern and elegant necklace features a stunning 11.84 carat oval Kunzite gemstone prong-set in lustrous 14k rose gold. The soft pink hue of the Kunzite is beautifully complement...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold
1.40 Carat Sapphire Cushion Cluster Pendant in 18W With 0.14 Ct Diamond ref523
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your neckline with this exquisite sapphire cluster pendant, a piece that blends classic charm with striking brilliance. At the heart of the design lies a vibrant cluster o...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Oval Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace – 0.60ct
Located in London, GB
An elegant diamond pendant necklace crafted in solid 18ct white gold, featuring a stunning oval-shaped natural diamond weighing approximately 0.60ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.11ct Fancy Black Oval Rose Cut Diamond Pendant
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring rose-cut black diamonds encircled by halos of round-cut white diamonds, this pendant exudes brilliance and beauty.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster Pendant Necklace 1.12 CTTW 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Fashion floral cluster pendant featuring 6 Rubies weighing 1.02 Carats, and 5 round brilliants weighing 0.10 carats, in 14 karat yellow gold. Chain has three loops 16.5", 17", 17.88"
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval .49ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Oval Color: Swiss Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Round Bri...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval 1.02ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .99ct Cut: Oval Color: Orangey Yellow Natural Diamond Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Round Brilliant Co...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval 2.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.93ct Cut: Oval Color: Orangey Yellow Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Ro...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .07ctw Cut: Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Oval Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand: David Yurman Material: Sterling Silver Condition: Mint Stone: Aqua Chalcedony Stone: Diamonds Pendant Dimension: Length with Bail: 38.6mm Width: 24.7mm Thickness: 12.6mm W...
Chalcedony, Diamond
Oval Faceted Amethyst Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Oval Faceted Amethyst and diamond 14k yellow gold pendant circa 2000. * Showcasing a large oval Amethyst displaying very pleasing bright color accented by a trio of round brilliant ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval .46ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Round Brilliant ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval 1.48ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.40ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI2 - I1 T...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Color: Pink Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.30 Carat Oval Patroke Kunzite and Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Oval Kunzite and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 11.19 Carat Oval Patroke Kunzite.
Diamond, Kunzite
6.09 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning Aqua and diamond pendant necklace. This exquisite piece features a captivating 6.09ct oval aquamarine center gemstone complemented by dazzling halo of 34 round brilliant cut...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Rose Gold Oval Rhodolite & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A regal touch of color and craftsmanship, this 14KT rose gold necklace features a vivid 2.35CT oval rhodolite center surrounded by a dazzling halo of 1.00CT total weight in round-cut...
Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold pendant is from Riad Collection. This beautiful necklace is made from 3 oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 2.33 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.16 C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
14KT White Gold Oval Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A serene centerpiece of icy blue aquamarine anchors this elegant pendant, framed by two rows of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
13.57 Carat Oval Cut Opal Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
A striking 13.57 carat oval-cut opal takes center stage in this exquisite pendant, radiating incredible fire and captivating play-of-color.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold pendant is from Riad Collection. This beautiful necklace is made from 5 oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 3.6 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.27 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Yellow Gold Peridot & Diamond Pendant - 18k Oval 5.83ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): 5.43ct Cut: Oval Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Co...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14KT white gold ruby and diamond halo pendant necklace featuring an oval ruby totaling 1.20 CT-TW surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.33 CT-TW.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$715Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k white gold oval pink sapphire weighing .47pts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .15pts. on a 14k white gold 16 inch chain. *pick a gemstone for the ce...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace 18" - 14k Oval 1.60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Carat(s): 1.53ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .07ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Oval Patroke Kunzite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Large Oval Patroke Kunzite and Diamond Solitaire Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Kunzite
Tourmaline Pink Diamond Pendant Necklace with Tourmaline Oval Shape
Located in New York, NY
18KT white gold tourmaline diamond pendant with center 40.00 tourmaline oval shape in a pink sapphire halo features 5.00 ct with a diamond top, features 1.60 ct round diamonds
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Ct D/VVS1 Oval Shape Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive GIA Certified Pendant Necklace Diamonds, in a contemporary design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.50 Carat Oval Peridot Diamond Halo Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Green Peridot and diamond pendant necklace. Set with an oval bright rich green 3.50ct Perdot that is enriched by the halo of 18 round full cut diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Pendant – 18ct Yellow Gold Halo Design
Located in London, GB
A refined emerald and diamond pendant crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a rich oval cabochon-cut natural emerald at the centre.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 1.06 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural oval cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.03ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.90ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australian Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70.30 Carat Oval Cut Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Trumbull, CT
This breathtaking 70.30-carat oval-cut morganite is encircled by a double-row halo of dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval Checkerboard 31.58ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 31.50ct Cut: Oval Checkerboard Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H C...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Oval Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rose Gold Diamond Oval Locket Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: X150050 Listing Title: Rose Gold Diamond Oval Locket Pendant Condition Description: In excellent condition. 24inches in le...
Rose Gold
4.02ct Vivid Green Oval Cut Tourmaline & Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Oval Cut Vivid Green Tourmaline & Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. 4.02ct total. 3.76 Carat tourmaline with a stunning vivid 'mint' green colour and excellent cl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Oval Cut Diamond Pendant 3.00ct D/VS1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious platinum diamond pendant. Showcased in the centre of a tension mount is an oval cut diamond weighing 3.00ct, D colour and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamond Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI2 Total Carats: .10ct S...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Pink Orange Sapphire and Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Securely Hand set and surrounded by Diamonds. approx. 0.24tcw. Finely detailed Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold Pendant, measuring approx. 1”.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Oval Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds over the entire key. Comes with its original chain. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Chain 24 1/2 inches Pendant 1 3/4 x 5/8 inch
Diamond, Platinum
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold oval ruby diamond circle pendant necklace. A contemporary diamond ruby circle pendant necklace is perfect for your everyday wear.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.69 Carat Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Featuring an Oval Aquamarine Gemstone, weighing approx. 5.59 Carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite and diamond Pendant. PT850 Platinum Dainty Oval Tanzanite Solitaire
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Tanzanite and diamond set into Platinum Pendant Details: 6mm x 8mm Tanzanite Natural 1mm Diamond 850PT Platinum Setting
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mystic Topaz Diamond Pendant - 10k Oval 8.83ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Mystic Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 8.8CT Cut: Oval Color: Bluish Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(...
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This exquisite pendant features a stunning 2.50-carat oval-shaped red ruby, set in a beautifully crafted 18k white gold sett...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.64ct GIA Certified Oval Cut Zambia Emerald & Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural GIA Certified Fine Green Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. 4.64 Total carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
TIFFANY Co. Platinum Diamond Oval Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Oval Key Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 23.5" Pendant: 30mm(1.18") long Weight: 5.60 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: TIFFAN...
Diamond, Platinum
0.99ct Oval Opal & Diamonds Pendant Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pendant opal and diamonds is set with a 0.99ct oval-shaped opal gemstone.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,300Sale Price|50% Off
Auction - GIA Certified 3.53 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Pendant
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oval shaped Green Emerald weighing 3.53 Carats surrounded by 16 Round Diamonds to give a contrast and attention to the Emerald, attached to a unassuming diamond bail with a...
Diamond, Emerald
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Natural cabochon emerald american diamond oval pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
Indulge in the timeless allure of our exquisite oval-shaped pendant, adorned with a captivating array of cabochon emeralds and a sparkling diamond star centerpiece.
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Oval Shape Diamond 18k Gold Necklace/Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Oval Shape Diamond Pendant , in essential design, so glamour and elegant style.
Diamond, 18k Gold
35.00 Carat Amethyst Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Cabochon set in 18K White Gold. The bail is PLT950 covered in diamonds Beautiful Scroll Pattern can be seen through the Amethyst Stone. Comes with 16" triple 14K White Gold ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rhodium,...
Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Center Gemstones Type: Ethiopian Opal Shape: Oval Size: 19×15 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 9.46 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones I Type: Diamond Shape: Round Ave...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.64 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural oval cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2.44 cts tw Oval Muzo Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oval Muzo emerald and diamond drop halo pendant, featuring a gemstone set in prongs within a diamond floating halo.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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.
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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.