10.17 Carat Natural Aqua Ruby Diamond 14k Rose Gold Retro Art Deco Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Retro Art Deco handmade hinged pendant in 14k rose and white gold. 10.17 emerald step cut aquamarine accented with four rubies and 6 round diamonds, white gold under the dia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18kt Gold Ruby Diamond Spray Brooch, Mid Century Ribbon Floral Design
Located in North Miami, FL
The sculptural composition is formed by sweeping yellow gold strands accented with vivid round rubies, contrasted by a flowing white gold ribbon motif richly set with sparkling diamo...
18k Gold
Large Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 4.12ctw GIA Pear Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant By the Yard Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classy and elegant necklace features an incredible teardrop pear cut ruby that dangles at the center of the diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.86 Carat TW Art Deco Men's Tag, Black Opal, Pigeon Blood Ruby, Diamond, 18KY
Located in New York, NY
Technical Specifications The Pendant (Tag) Designer/Creator: Jan Rice/Abe Mor Diamonds Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Finish: Hand-applied satin surface finish with high-polish interior star...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$550Sale Price|36% Off
New 24k YGold PL Sterling 35.4 Carat Pink Ruby & Diamond Cut Garnet Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
There are diamond cut Green Garnets on the prongs and on the bail.
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18k Panther Leopard Jaguar Cheetah Ruby Pendant. Encrusted Rubies and Diamonds.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Panther Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Beautiful encrusted Panther Leopard or Cheetah with Rubies, Diamonds. Eyes are set with sapphires. Details: 15.3grams total weight 33mm by 36mm Pend...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Qeelin Xi Xi Articulated Lion Dance 18K Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklac
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A spectacular and highly collectible authentic Qeelin pendant necklace from the iconic Xi Xi collection, celebrating the vibrant cultural heritage of the traditional Chinese Lion Dance.
18k Panther Leopard Jaguar Cheetah Ruby Pendant. Encrusted Rubies and Diamonds.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Panther Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Beautiful encrusted Panther Leopard or Cheetah with Rubies, Diamonds. Eyes are set with Emeralds. Appraised at $5900.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Rubies Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with rubies,diamonds, sapphires, paste turquoise and in the middle stabilized ruby Diamonds weight 1.03 karat Rubies and sapphires total weight 1...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Turquoise Matrix, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Flower Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Pendant Summary ♥ Main Stone: Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Material: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Round & Marquise Dimensions: 22MMX 12MM Diamonds & Gemstones are Natural.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Deco Diamond & Ruby Drop Pendant
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage drop platinum pendant with a european cut round diamond in the center accented with a ruby halo in yellow gold with additional platinum diamond halo over the rubies. diamond ...
Certified Natural Pave Diamond Ruby Sterling silver bridal wedding necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful ruby diamond necklace consists of: Diamond- Pave diamonds Diamond color- white with a tint of grey Diamond origin- Natural Diamond weight- 8.30ct Gemstone- Ruby Gems...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage Marquise Ruby Cross with Diamond accents 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamond Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Marquise Dimensions: 46MMX 24MM Weight: 2 grams Bail: Enhanced Chain: 18" 14k Yellow Gold Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.91 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby & Diamonds Necklace .65ct. natural oval ruby Vivid Red .25ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani Cross Pink Rubies Brilliant-cut White Diamond Pendant
By Damiani
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Damiani Belle Collection Ruby & Diamond Classic Cross Necklace Exquisite and elegant, rare on the market.A tasteful and niche design, suitable for personal wear or gifting.
Ruby and Diamond Floral Drop Pendant 18 Karat
Located in Brunswick, ME
Beautiful design ruby diamond floral pendant in 18K white and yellow gold The Pendant is centered with 6 genuine pear cut rubies approx. 2.50 carat and adorned with 45 natural diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Red Coral Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Pendant necklace in 9kt rose gold and silver mounted with diamonds, blue sapphires, yellow sapphires, emeralds, rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire,...
GIA Certified Burma Ruby Pidgeon Blood Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
GIA Certified Burma Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Necklace Accompanied by GIA report Number: 2233008358 The report states that the tested Rubies are: Vivid Red - PIDGEON'S BLOOD in color...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant Set In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ruby & diamond pendant is set with a oval natural ruby and 8 round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D Pendant Necklace with Kite Diamond and Rubies in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
From the Scarlet Vault collection, this platinum pendant necklace centers on a striking 2.02 carat natural kite-shaped diamond framed in calibré-cut rubies totaling 1.27 carats and 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Features two cabochon rubies accented with round diamonds set in yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Custom Lucite Diamond Emerald Ruby Collar Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
This unusual custom designed collar of clear lucite and black bakelite in a stepped deco style was made from the original owners gemstones and diamonds in the 1970's. Bars of diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby 7.00cttw Diamond 0.50cttw Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous diamond ruby pendant necklace is crafted in 14K white gold.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
16 Carat Natural Ruby Sapphire Yard Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural red Ruby diamonds station necklace. Handmade throughout. 5 carat natural round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Pink sapphire: Gold: 18k Ruby: Diamond: Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Necklace Platinum Circa 1950's
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing the exquisite Lady's Platinum Star Sapphire/Star Ruby/Diamond Circa 1950's Necklace, a true masterpiece of timeless elegance and opulence.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Set In 18ct Yellow Gold
By Larry Jewelry
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ruby & diamond black enameled pendant is set with an oval natural ruby and 20 round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.20 CT Natural Ruby 0.15CT Diamond 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Non Branded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 12 mm Chain: 0.5mm Size: 18 Inches Metal: 14K White Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 1.6 Grams Stone Type: 1.20 CT Natural...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18ct Natural Ruby Sapphire Yard Necklace 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural red Ruby diamonds station necklace. Handmade throughout. 6 carat natural round rubies.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Cert. 18 kt. Yellow gold Pearl Necklace w. Diamonds & Heart Shaped Red Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow gold Pearl Necklace with Diamonds & Heart Shaped Red Ruby Pearls: 38 Akoya pearls, diameter each pearl 8 mm Ruby: Heart shape ruby, 18 Square cut ruby Diamonds: brilliant ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond, Necklace & Earrings, French, Maker's Mark
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace and Earrings set with Ruby and Diamonds. French, Maker's Mark for Pery et Fils.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k yellow gold necklace showcases a timeless blend of rich rubies and sparkling diamonds, creating an elegant and refined presence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Corletto Ruby and Diamond Minatare Portrait Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the portrait are sparkling diamonds and vivid rubies, adding brilliance and color to the elegant composition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,675Sale Price|44% Off
NWT $8, 500 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Red Ruby Pave Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains almost 3C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Moi Rosa Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(18K) : 1.96g Gold(14K) : 3.77g Rose-cut Diamond : 0.98ct Gemstone : Ruby : 5.72ct Tahitian Pearls : 14.25ct 925 Silver Rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
0.72 CT Ruby 0.15 CT Diamond 18K Rose Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 12 mm Chain: 0.5 mm Size: 16-18 Inches Metal: 18K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 2.2 Grams Stone Type: 0.72 CT Natu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Parrot Colorful Pendant, Necklace Brooch. Diamond Ruby Onyx Amethyst Bird
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Colorful Parrot with custom cabochon cut Amethyst, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, and Green agate to create beautiful collage.
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave, Pearl & Ruby Eye Rabbit Pendant In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave, Pearl & Ruby Eye Rabbit Pendant Product: Diamond Rabbit Pendant Material: 14k White Gold Diamond/Gemstone Details: There are approximately 1.05 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Row Pearl Choker Necklace with Rubies and Diamonds in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
4 Row Pearl Choker Necklace with Rubies & Diamonds in Platinum Pearl Choker Necklace features Four Strands of Cultured Pearls measuring 7-7.5mm and Cream color with Pink overtones a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
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
18kt Yellow Gold Choker Necklace 27ct. Rubies & 23ct. 676° Marquise Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
All together there is a total of approx. 27.3 ct. rubies. Diamonds: 676° Marquise cut diamonds together approx. 36 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage Bird Home Sweet Home 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Jade Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large vintage 14 karat (14K) yellow gold 'Home Sweet Home' charm pendant designed as a house and ruby diamond tree with a jade and diamond bird singing on a fence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Diamond & Ruby Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301934 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2011 Model Pendant: B3009700 / Chain: B7060800 Serial Number Pendant: QQ**** / Chain: IN**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Ruby, Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.15 Carat Pinkish Red Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum 850 Chain.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Lavender Jade Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The frame of this striking piece is set with approximately 0.66ct of round brilliant cut diamonds and approximately 1 carat of square cut rubies.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,774Sale Price|20% Off
One Of A Kind Gorgeous Ruby & Rosecut Diamond Necklace Made In 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of craftsmanship, this necklace showcases rich rubies paired with the timeless sparkle of rosecut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dangly Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This jaw dropping necklace features 2.5 carats of red rubies and 1.30 carats of brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,806Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Mozambique Ruby Minimal Pendant Accented With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A graceful blend of bold color and fine detail, ideal for lovers of minimalist gemstone jewelry, ruby necklaces, and timeless elegance. Metal Information: Metal Type: 18KT White Gol...
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Flower Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - Ruby, - diamond, - rose cut diamond, - diamond silver loop - gold vermeil - 925 sterling silver Please Note: Some of our jewelry photos, including model ...
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Coral, Tsavorite, Rubies, Sapphires, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clown Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing clown pendant necklace in 18 kt yellow gold structire mounted with sapphires,rubies,diamonds and tsavorite and a coral on the mounth and nose.
Coral, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby and Onyx Insect Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Materials: 14k gold, Silver, Onyx, Diamond, Ruby, platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
18k Gold Burmese Ruby Cts 0.62 and Diamond Cts 3.63 Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This tassel ruby diamond necklace glimmers with 70 round diamonds (0.57 cts), 100 baguette diamonds (2.70 cts), 1 princess cut diamond (0.04 cts), and 8 pear-shaped diamonds (0.32 ct...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold Diamond Warrior Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold enamel ruby diamond pendant. One side with two headed eagle the other side a diamond crown, movable warrior's visor.
Diamond, Gold
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Alternating Ruby and Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ruby Cut: Round Cut Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural Corundum Ruby Variety: Ruby Diamond Cut: Round Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.58 CTW Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,624Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Sapphire Necklace Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Vintage Red Ruby, Diamonds & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 19 Carats Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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.