$8,810Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Everyday Pear Diamond Solitaire Necklace Gift for Girlfriend
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Diamond Solitaire Necklace Gift for Girlfriend in 18K Gold studded with pear cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
If you are looking for the one necklace you put on & never have to take off - look no further! This is the necklace for you- crafted from 18 karat white gold with one round brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
If you are looking for the one necklace you put on & never have to take off - look no further! This is the necklace for you- crafted from 14 karat white gold with one round brilliant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Classic necklace made from rich 18 karat yellow gold with one single 9.5mm freshwater pearl accented with 21 diamonds = 0.12 cttw. Pearl and diamonds roll while you wear it for a fu...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$882Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Necklace Diamond Solitaire Layering Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Necklace made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18" - 950 Pear 4.43ct IGI
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 4.43ct Cut: Pear Color: E Clarity: I1 Stone Note: laser drilled Certified by: IGI Report Number: 733597108 ...
Diamond
3 Carat GIA Pear Shape Solitaire Pendant
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE diamond pendant! 3.06 GIA certified F color VS1 pear shape diamond diamond -- full of life and sparkle! The stone looks like a 5 carat pear shape -- it measures 14.8...
Diamond
White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.35ct
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.35ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.38ct
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.38ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.34ct
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.34ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.68 Carat Diamond Pear-Shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with refinement and rarity by wearing this GIA Certified 3.68Carat Diamond Pear-shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace. Expertly cut and polished to emit an illuminating spa...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$808Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Necklace Diamond Solitaire Layering Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Necklace made of 14k solid gold available in three colors: Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand selected ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Pear Solitaire Pendant
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage platinum diamond solitaire pendant. The pear shape diamond weighs 3.39ct. The diamond is E in color and I1 in clarity. The polish and symmetry are graded as good. The GIA num...
Diamond, Platinum
Pear shaped diamond solitaire drop pendant necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Pear shaped diamond solitaire pendant necklace 18k white gold Classic pear shaped diamond solitaire pendant necklace in 18k white gold Diamond total weight 0.68ct G colour VS1 clarit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.67 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, featuring a 0.67 carat pear shape diamond with L color and VS clarity, drilled and attached to an 18K white gold chain, 18 inches in length.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear and Heart Diamond 14K White Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance refined to its purest form — this Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace embodies timeless sophistication.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold 1.02ct Old Pear Diamond Solitaire Handmade Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Pear Cut - Prong Set - Open Culet - Faint Yellow - VS2 Clarity - 1.02ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14k Yellow Gold ...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
5.62 Carat Pear Diamond Solitaire Drop Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
AGI Certified 5.62 carat pear-cut natural diamond pendant solitaire set in an 18K white gold franco style chain necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GIA 1.24ct Pear Diamond Teardrop Solitaire Pendant 16" Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI2 Clarity - 1.24ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Pear Shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace 3.01 TCW Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A stunning 18K White Gold Pear Shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace featuring a 3.01 Total Carat Weight Natural Diamond in D Color and SI2 Clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
0.51 Ct Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K White Gold Teardrop Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 18 Karat White Gold SI/H Pear Solitaire Diamond Chain Necklace features a delicate chain.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 6.95 Carat Pear Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace White Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vintage solitaire 6.95 carat pear brilliant-cut diamond pendant-on-chain necklace in 19.2K white gold, 1980s/1990s.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.54 Carat Modified Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, showcasing a 0.54 carat seven-sided pear shape diamond with K color and SI clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 2.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pendant necklace, showcasing a 2.00 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as J color and I2 clarity on a half-bezel setting made of 18K white gold. Comes with an 18K wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.05 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pendant necklace, showcasing a 3.05 carat pear shape diamond certified by GIA as M color and VS2 clarity on a half-bezel setting made of 18K yellow gold. Comes with an 18K ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Antique Cut 0.50ct Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold Length: 20.00 inches Weight: 2.71 grams Ladies handmade 14K white gold single strand matinee, diamond antique necklace. Engraved with "5...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.81ct Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 14k white gold solitaire pendant necklace. The necklace is set with sparkling pear shape diamond that weighs approximately 1.81ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Pear Shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace '2.95 ct Diamonds' in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Fun & Chic this necklace is full of life and character. It is great of daily stylish wear or an evening out. It can also be layered with other pieces and jazzed up. Total Diamond W...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1/3 Carat Pear Shape Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted, this solitaire diamond pendant necklace brilliantly showcases a 1/3 cttw pear-shaped diamond, nestled in a 3-prong.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,433Sale Price|20% Off
Solitaire Pear Cut Natural Diamond Drop Collar Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 14k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewellery it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Solitaire Pear Cut Natural Diamond Drop Collar Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.62 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.62 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold features a pear cut diamond set in prong setting in the chain making a dainty solitaire pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
VR Jewels 3.22 Carat Black Diamond Pear Solitaire Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire pendant necklace features a 3.22 carat pear-cut black diamond set in 14k yellow gold.
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 1.20ct Old Pear Cut Prong Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Pear Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond -1.20ct (exact) Total Carat Weight: 1.19 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow gold...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectrum Jewels 14 Karat White Gold SI/H Pear Solitaire Diamond Chain Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 14 Karat White Gold SI/H Pear Solitaire Diamond Chain Necklace features a delicate chain.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 5.02 Carat Pear Cut Diamond G/SI2 Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Solitaire Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 1.31 grams (pendant) Drop Length: 21.7mm Chain: Fine chain included Setting: 3-Prong...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire 1.02Ct Pear Cut SI/H Diamond Choker Necklace 18K Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance. Handcrafted in solid ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$65,147Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.02 Carat SI/H Solitaire Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEPD-31623 Gross Wt. :- 4.40 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 3.59 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.02 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Chain Length :...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold GIA 1.19ct Pear Bezel Diamond Solitaire Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G Color - I1 Clarity - 1.19ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Total Cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,368Sale Price|20% Off
Necklace Solitaire Diamond , 18-Carat Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Necklace Solitaire Diamond, Rose Gold 18 Carats This 18-carat rose gold necklace is set off by a pear-shaped solitaire diamond, measuring 8.74 x 5.18 x 3.29 mm or 0.34 x 0.20 x 0.13...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold GIA .68ct Pear Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.68ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Total Carat Weight...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,071Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold New Made Natural Pear Cut Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Solitaire Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.88 ct. The diamond is has K color and Pique 1 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any que...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace .92cts. #14223
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Necklace JAGi Certified- This lovely pendant necklace features one pear shaped diamond set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
New Platinum 1.38ctw GIA Pear Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Collet Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
This collet style sliding pendant features a very fine quality, GIA certified, pear rose cut diamond solitaire neatly prong set at the center on an open basket setting.
Diamond, Platinum
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your style with this exquisite 1 ct Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, a timeless piece that radiates elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.54 ct Pear Shape Natural Diamond in 14k Rose Gold Solitaire Pendant
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 14k rose gold necklace weighing 2.2 grams. This beautiful necklace is 100% unique and a luxury high-end necklace. Specifications: Main stone: 0.54ct pear cut, G color VV...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This refined pendant necklace is expertly crafted in 18k white gold. The necklace showcases a pear-shaped diamond, approximately 1.70 carats, elegantly set in a sleek bezel setting. ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Pear diamond solitaire drop pendant and stud earrings jewellery set 18K gold
Located in London, GB
Pear diamond solitaire drop pendant and stud earrings jewellery set 18K gold Gorgeous pear cut diamond jewellery set composed of solitaire pear shaped diamonds two matching earrings ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Charm in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire pendant features a 0.21 carat pear-shaped diamond set in 14k white gold. The diamond measuring 3.3 x 5 mm, elegantly secured in a classic three-prong setting that high...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 1.00ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.00ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace with Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified This exquisite 18k yellow gold necklace features a stunning 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Solitaire 1.00 Ct Pear Shape IVS2 GIA Diamond Pendant in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A classic Solitaire Pear Shape Diamond Pendant in a white gold setting with chain. This lovely diamond measures larger than its size to give you that extra bang for your buck. Cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Gold SSEF Pear Teardrop Emerald Solitaire & Diamond Halo Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
The very fine quality emerald solitaire is SSEF certified with a pear brilliant cut, displaying the most attractive and vivid medium green color that brings a truly desirable look to...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Yellow Solitaire Diamond and White Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the premium necklaces in our Bridal collection that is sure to impress. It features 8 solitaire pieces of yellow diamonds that weigh approximately 10 carats, all mount...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
New 14k Gold GIA 0.84ct Pear Tear Drop Diamond Solitaire Slide Pendant on Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Cut - Prong Set - I Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.84ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* Total Carat Weight: 0.84 (exac...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels 5.89ct Bold Black Diamond Pear Cut Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking pendant features a bold 5.89 carat pear-shaped black diamond set in 14K white gold. The diamond measures 9.8 x 12.8 mm, secured in a classic prong setting. The sleek so...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Necklace with Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Necklace with Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite pear diamond necklace with a pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain App0roximately 5 Carat Round Cut Emerald and 0.40 ct solitaire diamond flower pendant This ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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.
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.