White Gold Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace 20" - 14k Princess 1/3ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1/3ctw Cut: Princess Color: I - J Clarity: I1 Total Carats: 1/3ctw Style: Cluster Chain Style: Prince o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 4.00ctw Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond Invisible Set Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 4.00ctw Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond Invisible Set Pendant Necklace Material: 18k White Gold (stamped 750) Style: 18k White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Pendant Neck...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite 0.91 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Necklace in 18K Pink Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating necklace showcases a dazzling 0.91 carat princess cut diamond, poised to steal the spotlight and become your new forever favorite.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.17 Ct Princess Cut Diamond, Black Diamond Bat Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Made from rich 18 karat white gold, this Gothic bat motif necklace has a fine, VS clarity, G/H color princess cut diamond body and 43 pave' set Fine black diamonds for wings, set off...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Necklace 18" - 14k Princess & Baguette 1.00ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Baguette Color: J - K Clarity: I1 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Three-Stone ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Princess Cut 35.00 Cttw Diamond by the Yard Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 76 inches in length, this necklace is adorned with 234 princess cut diamonds, each mounted cleanly and exhibiting a colorless quality that enhances their natural brilliance.
Diamond, Platinum
Necklace and pendant with princess cut diamond up to 3.00ct platinum 14.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum necklace with a pendant set with a princess cut diamond up to 3.00 ct - O/P VS - 40 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 40 cm long and 1.6 mm wide.
Diamond, Platinum
$960Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 7.44 Carat Princess Cut Amethyst & Diamond Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is really a beautiful pendant. The amethyst stone is cut so beautifully and placed in a wonderful setting. The stone is an 11 mm princess cut amethyst and totals 7.44 carats. ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,141Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Princess Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 41 cm. Please contact for any quest...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$8,424Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Princess Cut Ruby Decorated Amazing Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16 grams. Totally is diamond 3 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs. Totally is ruby about 6.20 carat. Totally lenght is chain 50 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.50ctw Princess Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14k White Gold 18" Box Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Round Brilliant 0.25ctw, Princess Brilliant 0.25ctw Color - H - I Clarity - SI2 - I1 Metal: 14k White Gold We...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold .82 Princess Cut Diamond Halo & Bail Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is really a beautiful pendant necklace. It has four 3 mm Princess Cut diamonds and they are surrounded by smaller brilliant cut diamonds and they ascend up the bail.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Lariat Necklace 18" - 14k Princess & Round 1.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Princess & Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Five Princess Cut Floating Diamond Waterfall Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This enchanting five-stone diamond waterfall necklace is the embodiment of modern, effortless elegance — a piece that strikes the perfect balance between delicate and dazzling.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Gold Colombian Emerald Cts 0.42 with Marquise Princess‑Cut Diamonds Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18k gold weighing 4.27 grams, the chain glimmers with six round diamonds totaling 0.11 carats, leading to a centerpiece of four marquise diamonds (0.18 cts) and two prince...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
0.99 Carat Princess Cut Floating Diamond Necklace 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This lovely Princess cut diamond pendant necklace is a classic piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,464Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated and timeless cross pendant necklace features approximately 1 carat of natural, high-quality diamonds set in luminous 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Past, Present, Future Necklace 1.29cttw - 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.29cttw Diamond Color: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone Cut: Princess Number of Stones: 3 Metal Choice: 14K White...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace 3.53g
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace VVS
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Cross 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut with Double Halo Pave Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.06cttw Center Stone: .65ct Accent Stones: .41ct Stone Cut: Princess & Round Metal Choice: 18K White Gold Weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.52 Carat Princess & Round Diamond 18K White Gold Pave Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
4.52 carat total weight diamond cross pendant in 18K white gold, featuring 72 invisibly set princess cut diamonds at 3.13 carats and 62 round brilliant diamonds at 1.39 carats in a l...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Link Necklace with 6.3ct Round & Princess Cut F VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with this stunning vintage 18 Karat white gold necklace. Adorned with 15 princess-cut diamonds totaling 3 carats, and 496 round brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace Princess Cut – 38.5 Carats in 18k White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Exquisite 38.5 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18k White Gold – 108 Natural Diamonds This extraordinary diamond tennis necklace showcases 108 natural Princess ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Convert Halo-to-Dangle Necklace 14k Princess .28ctw Adjust
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .28ctw Pendant Styl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat F/VS1 Princess Diamond Bezel Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Princess Cut diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and crisp geometric beauty.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Golden 18 Karat Cross Necklace with 7.45 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
White Golden Cross Necklace With Princess Cut Diamonds Diamonds: 154° princess cut diamonds, together 7.45 cts, 5 Baguette cut diamonds, Loupe Clean / VVS quality Material: 18kt ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 2 Cttw Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Ribbon Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 2 cttw.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
23.36 Carat Natural Princess-Cut Aquamarine and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful pendant necklace, it features a princess-cut natural aquamarine weighing 23.36 carat surrounded by white round-brilliant cut diamonds, which are also embellished on the 1...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Block Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 2 1/3 cttw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,488Sale Price / item|20% Off
Princess-Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant necklace showcases a 0.58 carat princess-cut diamond set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.59ctw Princess Cut Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The pendant and chain are BRAND NEW and 100% ready to wear. A gorgeous diamond pendant necklace that is absolutely perfect for every day wear!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond E Color Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
1.00 ct Total Weight Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, crafted in elegant 14K white gold a timeless piece designed to adorn you with grace and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" - 14k Princess .35ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Princess Color: J Clarity: VS1 Pendant Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Four Pointed Arrow Princess Cut Diamond Cross Necklace .55cttw 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .55cttw Diamond Cut: Princess Pendant Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions of Pendant: 22mm x 12mm Weight: 2 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.03 Ct Diamond Princess Delicate Handmade Solitaire Necklace In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
How would you wear it? This is a natural Princess, color SI2 and clarity J, handmade necklace wire-wrapped in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold 2.36ctw Princess Cut and Baguette Diamond Pendant with Rope Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Pendant Necklace, crafted with precision, features a striking design in white gold. This pendant showcases a central row of square-cut diamonds, flanked by baguette-cut diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 2 5/8 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Block Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 2 5/8 cttw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Princess & Baguette Cut Diamond Ribbon Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 2 cttw. 'Video Available Upon Request.'
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Diamond Journey Pendant Necklace 7 1/4" 18" - 14k Princess .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Princess Color: H - I Clarity: I2 Total Carats: .33ctw Style: Journey Chain Style: Prince o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Three Princess Cut Diamond Drop Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
(chain included ) Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 3.2 Grams Chain Length: 18" Pendant Drops: 1.25" Diamond Count: 3 princess cut diamonds Dia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 Carat G VS2 Princess Diamond Half Bezel Necklace in 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 2.50 carat Princess Cut diamond, graded G color and VS2 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and crisp geometric beauty.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 15 3/4" - 14k Princess Cut .40ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat: .40ct Cut: Princess Color: J Clarity: SI1 Pendant Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Wheat Fastening Type: Lobste...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Greek Column Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 1 1/2 cttw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
New 14k Gold 1.14ctw Bezel Station Princess Diamond by the Yard Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous diamond by the yard necklace is newly crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features cable link chain with 8 bezel settings that carry the stunning diamonds along the ne...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Cluster Halo Necklace 20 1/4" - 14k Princess 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.30ctw Cut: Princess, Baguette, & Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 1.30ct...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.21 Carats Total Princess Cut Diamond Snake Chain Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A timeless expression of elegance, this stunning necklace features a seamless snake chain design adorned with princess-cut diamonds, set in radiant 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold Bezel Set Princess Diamond 3 Stone Kite Shape Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this piece, three princess-cut diamonds in a unique kite-shaped bezel setting converge to magnify their natural brilliance, exuding an air of sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald Briolette Drops Diamond Pave Princess Necklace
Located in Fairfax, VA
950 Platinum, 30cts Emeralds, 6cts Dia. 1980s estimated origin Very Rare Colombian Emerald Shapes CERTIFICATE by C. Dunaigre Switzerland
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14k White Gold 1 5/8 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Pillar Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 1 5/8 cttw. "Video Available Upon Request"
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
9.02CT T.W Princess Cut Channel Set Diamond Tennis Necklace 14K White Gold 16"
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous tennis necklace features beautiful princess-cut diamonds set in lustrous 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2 1/3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Block Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 2 1/3 cttw. 'Video Available Upon Request.'
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2 5/8 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Block Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This radiant block pendant is adorned with over two carats of princess cut diamonds for truly brilliant style. Set in 14 karat yellow gold, it's a piece that always gets noticed. "V...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Heart Duo Halo Necklace 16 1/2" -18k Princess .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Princess Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .35ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 3.00ctw Princess & Round Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 3.00ctw Princess & Round Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace Style: 14k White Gold Princess & Round Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond De...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Greek Column Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 1 1/2 cttw. 'Video Available Upon Request.'
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
16.20 Cts Princess Shape Rubies 11.40 Cts Diamond Choker Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adorned with 16.20 carats of natural rubies and 11.40 carats of natural diamonds set in 14K white gold, this exquisite necklace is sure to make you the center of attention at any eve...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$22,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
12.98 Carat SI/H Princess Cut Diamond 22 Inches Chain Necklace 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
12.98 Carat SI/H Princess Cut Diamond 22 Inches Chain Necklace 14k Rose Gold This breathtaking piece features princess cut diamonds set in a row making chain necklace gift for grand...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$20,009Sale Price / item|20% Off
12.98 Carat SI/H Princess Cut Diamond 22 Inches Chain Necklace 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
12.98 Carat SI/H Princess Cut Diamond 22 Inches Chain Necklace 18k Rose Gold This breathtaking piece features princess cut diamonds set in a row making chain necklace gift for grand...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Slide Pendant Necklace with Princess-Cut Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This organic swirl charm is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and designed to fit a flat omega necklace seamlessly. The fluid, sculptural curves create graceful movement, giving...
Diamond, 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.
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.