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Platinum Diamond Wreath Necklace

Diamond Wreath Necklace
Diamond Wreath Necklace

Diamond Wreath Necklace

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and timeless design. 30.95 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum. 16 inch length.

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Materials

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Diamond and Platinum Cluster Wreath Necklace
Diamond and Platinum Cluster Wreath Necklace

Diamond and Platinum Cluster Wreath Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This Harry Winston style diamond cluster wreath necklace with flower drop features 125.8 carats of F-G VS diamonds set in platinum.

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Materials

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Antique Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Floral Wreath Pendant Necklace
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Floral Wreath Pendant Necklace

Antique Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Floral Wreath Pendant Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum Stamped 950 Circa 1900 Step into the elegance of the early 20th century with this exquisite Edwardian-era pendant necklace.

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Materials

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Mid-Century Diamond Wreath Pendant Brooch, Platinum, 5.75 ct, Circa 1950s
Mid-Century Diamond Wreath Pendant Brooch, Platinum, 5.75 ct, Circa 1950s

Mid-Century Diamond Wreath Pendant Brooch, Platinum, 5.75 ct, Circa 1950s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A circular wreath of platinum, set edge to edge with round brilliant and baguette diamonds, forms the body of this mid-century pendant, finished at the top in a dimensional bow motif...

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Materials

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Graduated Platinum and Diamond Wreath Style Necklace

Graduated Platinum and Diamond Wreath Style Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in platinum, the necklace is a graduated succession of wreath style clusters, prong set, with 141 diamonds totaling 59.29 carats.

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Materials

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Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Wreath Pendant in Platinum
Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Wreath Pendant in Platinum

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Wreath Pendant in Platinum

Located in Boston, MA

A beautiful antique edwardian period diamond pendant in luxurious platinum. Designed as beautiful wreath, this pendant features a pleathora of petite rose cut diamonds along with th...

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Edwardian Opal Diamond Platinum Wreath Pendant Necklace

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White gold cable chain necklace suspends a platinum pendant. Featuring an oval opal cabochon measuring approximately 13.5 x 8.5 mm. Translucent white in body color with pinfire spect...

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Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Ornate Diamond Wreath Necklace
Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Ornate Diamond Wreath Necklace

Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Ornate Diamond Wreath Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: platinum & 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 104 round brilliant cut = 1.37cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Weight: 10.15 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches...

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Materials

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Belle Époque Filigree Diamond Wreath Lavaliere Necklace

Belle Époque Filigree Diamond Wreath Lavaliere Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Discover the luxury of the Belle Époque era with a stunning diamond lavaliere wreath necklace. Crafted of gold, platinum and silver, featuring a stunning 1 carat old European diamond.

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Materials

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Belle Epoch Opal and Diamond Wreath Pendant
Belle Epoch Opal and Diamond Wreath Pendant

Belle Epoch Opal and Diamond Wreath Pendant

Located in London, England

A Belle Epoque opal and diamond pendant in platinum and gold, featuring an oval cabochon white opal claw-set on a platinum open-back scalloped collet, suspended from a rose-cut diamo...

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Diamond Wreath Necklace
Diamond Wreath Necklace

Diamond Wreath Necklace

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and timeless design. 29.14 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum. 16 inch length.

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Materials

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Diamond Wreath Necklace
Diamond Wreath Necklace

Diamond Wreath Necklace

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and timeless design. 27.34 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum. 16 inch length.

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Materials

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Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Pearl & Diamond Dangle Wreath Circle Pendant
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Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - SI2 Clarity - H Color - 0.13ct (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Round C...

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Materials

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65.15 Carat Diamond Wreath Necklace

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Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum set diamond wreath necklace featuring 127 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 65.15 carats.

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Platinum Diamond Wreath Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the platinum diamond wreath necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of platinum, gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect platinum diamond wreath necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A platinum diamond wreath necklace from Diamond Scene New York and Diamond Scene — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A platinum diamond wreath necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 12, is particularly popular. See these pages for a marquise cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a platinum diamond wreath necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Platinum Diamond Wreath Necklace?

On average, a platinum diamond wreath necklace at 1stDibs sells for $45,009, while they’re typically $2,481 on the low end and $385,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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!

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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).

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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. 

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