Ruby Cts 64.02 With Pearls and Black Diamonds Beaded Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each gemstone tells a story—rubies sourced from the legendary mines of Burma, enhanced to perfection, and black diamonds that shimmer with an enigmatic glow.
Black Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Archibald Knox Rare Liberty & Co. Necklace
By Archibald Knox
Located in London, GB
A beautiful unrecorded ruby & diamond necklace by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pearl, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace, Contemporary Design
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Details: Metal: 18k yellow gold Stones: Pearls, rubies, diamonds Pearl size: approximately 5.5–6 mm diameter Length: 40 cm Weight: 35 g total Diamond quality: GVS+ Clasp: 18k yellow...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby Large Key Pendant Necklace in Polished Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond and ruby key pendant is an elegant work of art.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Virgin Mary Necklace Diamond Ruby Gold Plated Figaro Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Necklace with Ruby & Diamond, Gold Plated Brass Chain Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in sterling silver, this structural necklace features an oval Mirac...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$165,000
Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally made Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 33.29 carats of certified Intense Red oval Ruby. 44.36 carats of white round, pear and marquise cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
$18,850
Egyptian Revival Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The design artfully combines turquoise, rubies, diamonds and enamel in a stunning representation of Egyptian lotus flowers, tied at the stems, accompanied by two symmetrical snakes.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
$36,800
Ruby and Diamond Tassel
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An important Ruby and Diamond Tassel Necklace 175 carats of fine Ruby and 8.38 carats of white round brilliant diamonds. 30 inch removable diamond by yard chain, set in white gold.
Diamond, Ruby
18k Gold Adler Genèva Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman, GRS cert.
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comes with GRS certificate (report number GRS2022-117457) Ruby: 84 rubies Diamonds: 7*0.2+ Total over 20 Ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$977,500
Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An Important Ruby and Diamond Necklace 209.10 carats of certified “Intense Red” Ruby 92.43 carats of colorless round, pear and marquise cut diamonds Set in Platinum 17.5 inch...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.20ct Diamond And Ruby ”Toi Et Moi Solid” Gold Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace Rose cut emeralds, rubies & diamonds set in 22k gold with 8 emerald bead drops.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
$799,250
Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An Important and Spectacular Piece. 93.78 carats of Certified Intense Red Rubies. 69.49 carats of colorless white round, pear and marquise shape diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.76 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.76 red ruby diamond cushion cluster pendant in 14K Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.76 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.76 red ruby diamond cushion cluster pendant in 14K Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning Multishape Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 28.36 carats of pear, oval, emerald cut and heart shaped Ruby. 19.12 carats of white marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$143,750
Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
36.71 carats of Fine cushion cut Ruby 23.28 carats of white round and pear shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cluster 2.71 Ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster ruby diamond halo pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon and square cut ruby with halo diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Necklace measuring 16 inch long Ruby: 1.10 carat pear-shaped ruby Diamonds: 2 diamonds, total weight 0.08 carats, plus diamonds in bail we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Tanzanite, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
It it accented by 4 Rubies of 2.67Ct Total Weight and 70 Natural White Diamonds of 5.77Ct Total Weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Platinum
GARRARD & CO. Pearls Necklace 18Kt Gold 7.42 Cts In Diamonds & GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
(The ruby was dismounted and weighted). Diamonds: Mounted in prongs settings, with 26 graduated marquise cut diamonds, with a combined approximate weight of about 4.16 carat, white ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Star Ruby 18K Rose Gold with Diamond Pendant, Burmese Ruby
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Natural Star Rubies, diamonds ◆ PRECIOUS METAL: 18K Rose Gold ◆ WEIGHT OF STAR RUBY: 0.4 Ct ◆ SIZE OF STAR RUBY: 4.8 x 4.2 mm ◆ WEIGHT OF GOLD: 1.06 g ◆ WEIGHT OF DIAMO...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Belle Epoque Style Platinum 1.16 Carat Ruby 1.06 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
The clasp is a spring ring. Total ruby weight: about 1.16 carat, total diamond weight: about 1.06 carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant
Located in London, GB
Gemstones including moonstone, turquoise, sapphire, ruby, diamond, citrine, garnet, chrysoberyl and rock crystal.
Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi-g...
Elegant Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace, 18K Gold, Diamonds & Rubies, 2026
Located in Jaipur, RJ
What makes this necklace exceptional is the combination of seven pearl strands, diamond slices, ruby accents, and intricate gold openwork, all brought together into a balanced and re...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby Flower Locket of 14k Rose Gold, Circa 1900-1915
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Material: 14k rose gold; rubies; diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold 23.63 Carat Oval Ruby Bezel Set By The Yard Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 23.63 Carat Oval Ruby Bezel Set By The Yard Necklace This stunning 23.63-carat natural oval ruby diamonds by the yard necklace is set in a bezel design, featured in ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.1 Carat Oval Ruby Pendant with 0.24 Carat Natural Diamond Halo in 14k ref1183
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
A romantic gift, a July birthstone treasure, or a meaningful addition to any fine jewelry collection, this ruby and diamond pendant is a piece to be cherished for a lifetime.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond and Enamel Bird Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Materials: enamel, 14k gold, ruby, diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Hexagon Multi-Color Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds, Ruby Diamond Cut: Fancy Hexagonal Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 0.24 CTW Diamond Clarity: SI2 Diamond Color: G Diamond Cut Qualit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k G...
Cameo Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite pendant is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship, featuring an 18-karat white gold setting adorned with rubies and diamonds, showcasing the elegance of classic Ital...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Three Layer Necklace With Emerald , Ruby & Kyanite with Diamond Bar, 14 KYG 15Gm
Located in New York, NY
Three Layer Chain emerald , Ruby Diamond and Kyanite Necklace Necklace for Women 14 Karat Yellow gold 14.6 gm Diamond 0.5 Ct Emerald 6.5 Ct Ruby & Kyanite 18Ct Beautiful layered...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Kyanite, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold ruby baguettes diamond circular pendant necklace earrings set Art Deco Style, color and culture all come together to inspire this beautiful 18 karat gold taper baguett...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pear Diamond Halo Ruby Bridal Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This elegant necklace features a double-drop pendant with pear-shaped natural diamonds framed by vivid natural ruby borders and round diamond halos.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
480 Ct 7 Layer Natural Smooth Ruby Bead Necklace 14k Gold Sapphire Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 480 Ct 7 Layer Smooth Natural Ruby Bead Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp and carved sapphire and diamond spacer This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 4...
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Fred Paris Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant with Diamonds, Ruby & Pearl
By Fred Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Fred 18Kt White Gold Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant With Diamonds,Ruby,Sapphires & South Sea Pearl Comes with a double necklace chain with 6 yellow diamonds and 6 rubies whi...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.55ct Natural Ruby Cross Solid Gold Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The heart has 1.25 Carats In Rubies There are 0.10 Carats In Diamonds H/I SI The pendant bale opens up for omegas or larger chains.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,845Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Ruby Charm 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Ruby Charm 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace is a delicate and elegant piece that exudes timeless beauty.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
22k Gold Mughal Diamond Necklace, 212 gm Total Weight Great Deal, Jadau Handmade
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
22k Gold Mughal Diamond Necklace, 212 gm Total Weight Great Deal, Jadau Handmade 22k Gold Moughal Diamond Necklace, 212 gm Total Weight Great Deal, 22k gold Jadau Ruby Diamond neckla...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ruby 1.29 Ct Cluster Pendant 18 Kt White Gold Round Brilliant 0.60 Carat Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Ruby Cluster Pendant, The radiant red oval shaped ruby in the center is surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut white stunning diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H clarity ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...
Reserved for Capri 22k Gold Mughal Diamond Necklace, 212 gm Total Wy Great Deal
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
22k Gold Moughal Diamond Necklace, 212 gm Total Weight Great Deal, 22k gold Jadau Ruby Diamond necklace set, ethnic diamond jewelry Old Stock- 212gm total weight highly reduced- avai...
22k Gold
Vintage GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Pendant Necklace. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Pendant Necklace - Metal: 18K Gold - Weight: 66.9 grams - Setting: Bezel, C...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
360 Carat Emerald, Burma Ruby and Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
360 Carat Emerald , Ruby & Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 360 Ct of fine beads.
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,000
Art Deco Snake Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 18 3/4 inches long WEIGHT: 47.0 grams STONES: Ruby, diamonds, pearl, and enamel HALLMARKS: 585 for 14k, Hungarian assay mark, and what appear to be two English Date m...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gemstone Cabochon Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cross 18KT Yellow Gold 28 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
One large cross featuring large Cabochon Emerald, Ruby and Sapphires crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, 28.5 grams. Chain not included.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Rubellite Flower Pendant and Brooch
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Enchanted Garden Collection. Step into a world of delight and magic, where flowers burst into bloom in a spectacular display of colourful gemstones and floral splendour. Inspired by ...
Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Set among the ruby cascades are 150 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 24.35 carats) precision-channel-set to form a fluid ribbon of brilliance along the neckline.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$38,000
Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Necklace A necklace with 43 oval-cut rubies separated by round-cut diamonds set in a floral motif Approximately Measures: 16" long Metal type: 18 Karat gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Baguette Emerald Round 14K (or 18k request) Yellow Gold Ruby Charms Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, EMERALD, RUBY Ruby Diamond Weight : 0.03ttcw Emeral...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamond and Ruby Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Pendant-Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ruby and Diamond Pendant-Necklace Of flower design, centering a single-cut diamond, accented by rubies, completed by a white gold chain.
Diamond, Ruby
Heart Shaped Ruby Pendant and Diamond and Ruby Station Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
This double strand station necklace features a heart shaped ruby-studded pendant attached to a double strand chain dotted with ten round diamonds and nineteen fine round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$195,000
Diamond Necklace with Rubies
Located in Geneva, CH
Necklace and earrings in 18kt white gold set with 2 oval cut rubies 0.53 ctss and 41 baguette cut diamonds 0.51 cts and 40 diamonds 0.28 cts
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Opera length ruby and diamond necklace is 32" long, features Five flower stations totaling 17.50 carats of round cut diamonds and 12.00 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The vivid ruby is beautifully complemented by sparkling diamonds, creating a striking contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.