Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant Edwardian ruby and diamond pendant necklace, with a fine platinum chain and a pendant in 18KT yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace This necklace features a diamond pendant with square cut rubies and three dangling briolette diamonds Briolette Weight: approximately 1. 11 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Platinum Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A modern long necklace, set with round brilliant-cut and pear shaped diamond and ruby, mounted in platinum. ruby weighing approx. 18.14 cts. diamond weighing approx. 15.58 cts.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8248 18K White Gold Ladies Necklace with 16.36ct Natural White Diamonds and 34.74ct Oval shaped Natural Ruby. GIA Certified necklace with numerous near colorless pear and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
At its heart, a pear-shaped old cut diamond is encircled by rich pinky red rubies, creating a striking focal point.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pendant necklace 6.03 Carat Diffusion 14K yellow Gold Chain
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This striking pendant necklace showcases a gorgeous 6.03-carat diffusion Ruby, elegantly set as a single solitaire pendant. The gemstone displays a rich, saturated red hue that captu...
14k Gold
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Cauldron Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.6 grams Pendant Dimensions: 21mm x 16mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 5mm x 2.5mm (length x inside) Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.03ct Diamond Dime...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Platinum
10.35ct Ruby 1.03ct Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The pendant is set with lovely oval cut rubies that weigh approximately 10.35ct. The rubies are accentuated by sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.03ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum 0.18ct Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
It has a swirled platinum ribbon that twists with fluid grace, punctuated by a 0.36 ct ruby. Two leaf-like clusters of diamonds mark two of the ruby's sides, catching light with ever...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace This striking 18K gold pendant necklace showcases a richly colored natural ruby weighing approximately 2.5 carats (8.1 x 6.6 x 4.3 mm).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
The flower shape is made from 6 rubies totaling 0.83 carats with VS2, G color diamonds for the center and as a halo around the rubies as well as on the bail of the pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Diamond Ruby "Carmen" Necklace & Ruby Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Carmen Necklace consists of: - 9 MM FACETED ROUNDEL GRADE AAA+ LABRADORITE BEADS, - HEMATITE 8 MM SMOOTH ROUND BEADS, - 8 MM ROUNDEL PEARL BEADS, - 21-24 MM FIREBALL PEARL BEADS, - 1...
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Rainbow Moonston...
White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, US
Featuring 7 round rubies, accented by 56 round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with pearls, rubies and 5 oval rock crystal elements, finished with 18 karat gold and diamonds for a total of 3 karats.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
4.00ct Diamond 5.00ct Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is set with lovely oval cut rubies that weigh approximately 5.00ct. The rubies are accentuated by sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 4.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Gold Fish Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 0.23 carats of round brilliant white and fancy yellow colored diamonds. Adding to that is a single round cut ruby used as the fish’s eye.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Appraised 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace - 1.22ctw Pear Ruby, New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Indulge in luxury with this stunning 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Featuring a magnificent 1.22 carat natural pear-shaped ruby and a sparkling 0.05 carat G VS1 natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberta Coin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Circle Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
Signed by Roberta Coin with a ruby. Diamonds have a total weight of 0.57 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Paperclip Chain Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Paperclip chain Diamond and Ruby Necklace Mint condition 14K Yellow and White gold Diamond and Ruby Chain 16" Pendant 16x18m Weight 6gr Approx. 1.09CT Día / 1.23CT Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Collier
Located in Berlin, BE
A stunning Art Deco diamond and ruby collier, crafted in 18k white gold, weighing 48.2 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Appraised Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18kt White Gold - 1.22ctw Pear Ruby, New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Indulge in luxury with this stunning 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Featuring a magnificent 1.22 carat natural pear-shaped ruby and a sparkling 0.05 carat G VS1 natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Ruby and Diamond Key Pendant
By Graff
Located in London, GB
This piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a key and features a centralised trim consisting of square-cut rich red rubies. Bright white round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Earrings with Diamonds and Rubies
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Cluster earrings with diamonds and rubies in 14 White Golds Rounds diamonds and rubies Total Carat Weight of diamonds: 0.72ct Total Carat Weight of rubies: 0.60ct
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Chic & Shine Diamond Lariat Style Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamond and Ruby Diamond Count: 4 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.10 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: SI...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alternating Tennis Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Alternating Tennis Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies Mounted in 14K Yellow Gold With rounds diamonds totaling 3.90ct & Rubies totaling 6.22ct 16” total length
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.20ct Diamond and Ruby Pendant MF07-121625
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
It features a radiant 0.30 carat Ruby center stone surrounded by Diamonds with a total weight of 0.20 carats.
Ruby, Diamond
Tessitore Pavé Diamond Snake Tubogas Adjustable Coil Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds and Natural Rubies Diamond Count: 148 round brilliant-cut diamonds Diamond Cut: Good Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.17 CTW Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$545Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Ruby and Diamond Heart
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold ruby and diamond heart containing 9 rubies weighing .26pt. and 9 diamonds weighing .20pts. on a 16 inch chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: Brilliant Cut Diamonds Oval Cut Rubies Measurement: Approx 16" Long
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Cts 42.62 Diamond Beaded Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Complemented by 7.62 carats of brilliant diamond beads and 1.92 carats of lustrous pearls, all set in luxurious 18k gold, weighing 14.06 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond V-Shaped Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The focal point at the base is composed of 7 larger oval rubies, each framed by an individual halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.12ct Diamond and Ruby Necklace MF34-031626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in Platinum, the dramatic pendant features a unique, openwork design that comes to life thanks to sparkling Diamonds totaling 1.12 carats. A single marquise-cut 1.69 carat Ruby o...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$29,600Sale Price|24% Off
Hexogen Shape Rubies and Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The necklace is crafted in a luxurious metal, 14 karat white gold, providing a sleek, elegant backdrop that accentuates the fiery red of the rubies and the icy sparkle of the diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s 18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Roma, RM
The necklace features a harmonious combination of rubies and diamonds, unified by fluid, sculptural gold links.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Platinum 2.0ct Diamond and Ruby Pendant MF15-051326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The playful Platinum setting showcases the 1.52 carat Burma Heated Ruby center stone. Diamonds with a total weight of 2.0 carats allow this piece to effortlessly radiate light.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum 7.25ct Diamond and Ruby Necklace MF15-012826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Simple and elegant, the Platinum chain is elevated by Ruby gemstones totaling 7.50 carats and Diamonds with a total weight of 7.25 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pear Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant station necklace features five pear-shaped rubies totaling 1.16 carats, each framed by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sumptuous Burma rubies and vibrant white diamonds come together in this sensational antique necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Platinum 0.25ct Diamond and Ruby Pendant MF15-010626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in Platinum, a series of Ruby gemstones totaling 1.05 carats make a statement at the center of the design.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Aligi Sassu Dove of Peace 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace 'La Colomba Della Pace'
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby & Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.10 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.02 Neckla...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS suite! Over 40 carats of Ruby and 18 carats of white diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. 17 inch necklace length.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Negilgee Necklace
Located in London, GB
This platinum piece features an infinity motif at the centre adorned with rich pinky red rubies and a row of old mine cut diamonds for company.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Square shaped rubies possessing a lovely pinky red hue ascend the piece with a single old cut diamond at the centre and a charming baroque pearl hanging below.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch. 1940's multi color rose & yellow gold brooch with round cut diamonds & rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
$3,538Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classical Combination Ruby White Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Pendant (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 8-RND-0,32-G/VS1A Diamond 44-RND-0,16-G/VS1A Ruby 1-0,85ct Ruby 1-0,16ct Weight 3.26 grams With a heritage of ancient fine...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Tapered Baguette cut and Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18 kt & Pearl, Diamonds, Ruby Necklace, Cognac Marquise Center Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Adler Geneva Natural Diamonds, Ruby & Akoya Pearl Necklace. One of a kind !
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Chandelier Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8249 18K Ladies Necklace with 6.12ct Diamonds and 29.78ct Ruby. Numerous Ruby red oval shaped precious stones set in a white gold metal necklace with numerous near colorles...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Good) Weight: 4.7 grams Pendant Dimensions: 16mm x 6mm x 1.5mm Ruby Dimensions: 15 (1mm) Diamond Dimensions: 14 (1mm) Chain Length: 17 inches Chain Width: 1mm Fasten...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum 0.75ct Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace MF10-041326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A dazzling array of Diamonds totaling 0.75 carats pair perfectly with Ruby gemstones totaling 0.50 carats on this elegant necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18KT Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold halo Ruby and Diamond necklace. Featuring 0.77ct-tw marquise and princess-cut rubies, accentuated by an extra .16ct-tw of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Platinum Quatrefoil Victoria Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized key displaying a pierced quatrefoil motif head with fanning accents Centering a bead set round cut ruby- medium red in color Bead and prong set throughout with...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pradera Jewels Silver Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Silver necklace weighing 16.72 grams, 110 diamonds with a total weight of 1.41 carats, and 58 treated corundum rubies with a total weight of 34.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Platinum 0.48ct Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace MF27-031626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The polished bail and the 20-inch box chain in 850 platinum keep the look clean and linear, allowing the pendant to remain the focal point.Offered in estate condition, this Platinum ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$57,480Sale Price|40% Off
Ruby and Diamond Necklace in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
Each ruby is surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds of G/H colour and vs clarity, total weight of the 660 diamonds is approximately 5.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Red Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
A square shaped natural red ruby measuring 4mm sits at the center of this elegant pendant necklace surrounded by nineteen round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.21 car...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 8.7 grams Pendant Dimensions: 26mm x 16.5mm Ruby Dimensions: 16 (2mm - 1.5mm) Pearl Dimensions: 2 (3mm) Old Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.12ct Dia...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
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.