Bespoke 3 Carat Round Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Cluster Daisy Pendant Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 3.00 Carat Flower design Cluster Diamond pendant features 7 beutiful round brilliant cut diamonds color G/H clarity SI1, white eye clean, and lustrous diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
18 kt Gold Diamond Ruby Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant and shiny necklace in 18kt white gold composed of six rows of rubies divided by two stripes of diamonds. The white gold clasp is covered in diamonds. diamonds 0.87kt rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,440Sale Price|38% Off
Jadeite Ruby Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Completing the composition is a white Akoya pearl (origin: Japan), cabochon ruby (origin: Thailand) and a micro-paved diamond bail.
White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 0.26cts & Diamond 0.22cts Pendant in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Necklace is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby and diamond gemstone. Radiating timeless elegance, this exquisite necklace features a graceful...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,295 / item
Citrine, Ruby, Aquamarine, Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Citrine, Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 2.55ttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Stone Cut...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Gold Chain: 16" Weight: 3.70 grams Pendant: 16mm wide x 14mm high Diamond: 8 round brilliant diamonds, carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Statement Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The necklace showcases approximately 52 rubies totaling 19.20 carats, ranging from rich red to vivid red hues, paired with 9.48 carats of brilliant diamonds that add exceptional fire...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 38.22 carats with Cabochon Ruby 46.05 carats and Diamond 3.04 carats Necklace set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 43.0cm Total Weight: 140.3 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Two Tone Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
A round red ruby measuring 3mm centers this ornate sunburst pendant encircled by five round transitional cut diamonds and embellished with delicate milgraining and intricate metalwork.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gold Cross Diamond Ruby Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is set with 2.00 carats of European cut diamonds and smaller rubies. Made in 18k gold and ready to make a statement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 0.5cts & Diamond 0.2cts Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K White Gold Ruby = 0.5cts Diamond = 0.2cts Follow us on insta ( divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 1.03cts & Diamond 0.71cts Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K White Gold Ruby = 1.03cts Diamond = 0.71cts Follow us on insta ( divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 0.63cts & Diamond 0.18cts Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Metal: 18K White Gold Ruby = 0.63cts Diamond = 0.18cts Follow us on insta ( divinejewellerylounge) Code: L
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped White Diamond & Red Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This White Diamond and Red Ruby Pendant is a true marvel, steeped in history, having been crafted in the early 20th century.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Golf Bag Charm, By Felix Vollman
By Felix Vollman
Located in Bethesda, MD
This small diamond golf bag charm would be a great addition to any golf lovers charm bracelet. 15mm high, platinum 15 Diamonds=.24ct 8 Rubies=.12cts
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$857Sale Price|20% Off
14ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Fine Choler
Located in London, GB
Modern Circa Late 20th Century - 1990s 14ct 585 Gold & Silver 925 15.75" Inch Choker Back of front section & Chain are 14ct Gold and the front grey metal is Silver 925 1...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
5.06ct Burma Ruby 1.40ct Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The pendant is centered with a lovely cabochon Burma ruby that weighs approximately 5.06ct. The ruby is accentuated by sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.40ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Diamond and Pearl Shaped Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds, totaling 2.03 carats, and the pear shaped ruby centers, totaling 1.14 carats, add an elegant touch to any outfit. 18K White Gold Diamond and Pear Shaped Ruby Necklace ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace, adorned with 11 prong set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approx. 0.90 carat, further decorated with 3 prong set...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Pendant
Located in London, GB
In this case, a trio of alternating precious gemstones have been set in a graduating line formation including sapphires, rubies and brilliant diamonds. These focal stones are then ac...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
The centrepiece is adorned with dazzling old cut diamonds, surrounded by a vibrant array of pinky red rubies, creating a striking contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Evil Eye Necklace with Diamond & Single round Ruby
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Evil Eye Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: New Ruby: .40ct Diamond: .75 Clarity: VS Color: G Pendant Dimension: Length: 19.5mm Width: 8.9mm Thickness: 2.3mm Weight: 4.3gr Adjust...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage necklace is crafted in 14k white gold and features a stunning arrangement of graduated glass-filled rubies, accented with 1.6tcw of diamonds. Each ruby is framed by a de...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Spectacular gold, ruby and diamond Medusa pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is a halo of six rubies and four diamonds. The diamonds are of substantial size and bright and sparkling.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An opulent 14K yellow gold fringe necklace featuring 59 vibrant oval-cut rubies totaling approximately 41.00 carats. The rubies are elegantly suspended in cascading sections alongsid...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Ruby Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center, three rows of larger brilliant-cut diamonds are interwoven with two vivid rows of princess-cut rubies, creating a striking contrast between the brilliance of the diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 6.60ct Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
A breathtaking display of vintage elegance, this exquisite ruby and diamond necklace cascades in a delicate draped design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Filigree Platinum Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Aventura, FL
The platinum shows light, age-appropriate wear consistent with normal use, with no structural issues noted. The ruby and diamonds are securely set and present beautifully.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Natural Ruby and Diamond Choker Necklace 16.5" R4709
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Material: Platinum 850 ♥ Gemstone: Ruby, 5ct; diamond, 0.4ct
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,500 / item
Opal Ruby Sun Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-56X37 MM Total Weight-16.64 Gold Weight(Gms)-0.74 Silver Weight(Gms)-10.41 Diamond Wt(Cts)-0.8 Ruby Wt(Cts)-1.14 Opal Wt(Cts)-25.5
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Burmese Ruby Bead Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Natural Burmese Ruby Bead, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace A graduated ruby bead necklace, accented with 15 pearls and spaced throughout with diamond rondelles.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,795Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Fashion Fine Jewelry Ruby White Diamond Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Pendant Weight 0.55 gram Diamond 7-Round 57-0,17-3/4A Diamond 23-Round 57-0,09-3/4A Ruby 71-1,01 2/І With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKIN...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Modern Ruby and Diamond Necklace 2.45 Fancy Shaped Ruby in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Modern Ruby and Diamond Necklace 2.45 Fancy Shaped Ruby in 18k One Fancy Shaped Ruby Weighing 2.45 Carats [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Forty One Round Br...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Gold Necklace This magnificent necklace by David Webb is a striking display of bold design and masterful craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K gold necklace set with diamonds and rubies
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Gold necklace set with diamonds and rubies Material: 18K yellow gold Signed: Chanel Paris Diamonds: Quantity: 374 natural diamonds Total weight: 11.04 carats Cut: Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,275Sale Price|27% Off
14 Karat Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat Ruby and diamond halo pendant, containing 1 round ruby of gem quality weighing .90cts. and 26 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .25pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,100Sale Price|21% Off
14 Karat Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat Ruby and diamond halo pendant, containing 1 pear shape ruby of gem quality weighing .65cts. and 930 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .20pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Gold Emerald Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gold Emerald Ruby and Diamond Pendant Details: On the back of the pendant featuring enamel birds and flowers Length 3" x width 2" Weight: 42.1 grams In excellent condition
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Negligeé Necklace
Located in London, GB
Crafted from platinum, the pendant features a ruby and diamond set loop atop which plays host to two diamond set knife edge bars which fall gracefully below.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamonds, Rubys, Silver & 18K Gold Butterfly Necklace
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, Ruby, Silver & 18K Gold Butterfly Necklace MATERIALS ◘ Necklace Weight: 0.62 grams ◘ Silver Weight: 15.60 grams ◘ Gold Weight: 74 grams ◘ 283 Diamonds total 1.61 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18KT White Gold Ruby and Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A refined take on a classic tennis necklace, this luxurious piece showcases 29.64 carats of vivid oval rubies set in 18KT white gold. Intermittently accented with 0.15 carats of roun...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Onyx Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorn yourself in luxury with this exquisite 14K White Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Onyx Necklace, a true testament to elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond & Ruby Necklace 18K Gold Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined Cartier necklace showcases the maison’s signature elegance, combining a vibrant natural ruby with sparkling diamonds in a timeless design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.21ct Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace MF29-012826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This necklace is undeniably chic. A 2.21 carat Diamond with K color and SI1 clarity sparkles at the center of this pieces pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace style made in yellow gold showcasing a boomerang-shaped pendant micro-pave set with round brilliant diamonds. Finished with square emeralds and rubies bar set in the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
White Gold Necklace with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
The necklace is rich in various oval cut rubies, prized for their deep color and rarity. These gemstones are separated by brilliant cut diamonds, carefully selected and set to enhanc...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
3.68 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Cross
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Ruby and Diamond Cross. Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond set in this beautiful and bold Cross. 5 Emerald Cut Rubies weighing 3.13 Carats. 1 Diamond Weighing 0.55 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
38.52 Carat Oval Rubies and 39.26 Carat Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 16 Oval cut Rubies weighing a total of 38.52 carats, and Marquise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 39.26 carats. 16 inches long
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage necklace crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring 22 vivid oval-shaped rubies totaling approximately 30.26 carats. The rubies are accented by 128 triangular-cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.34ct Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace MF26-011426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Each diamond is placed with intention, highlighting the colored central gem while also echoing the refinement of vintage design.Offered in estate condition, this Platinum 0.34 ct Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Military Pendant — Diamond and Ruby
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
The body of the cannon is meticulously pavé-set with natural diamonds, the center of the cannon’s wheel is set with a vibrant natural red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, 18k
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Mauboussin Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
60 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Surrounding and connecting the rubies are 583 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 18 carats, graded G–H color and VS2–SI1 clarity, offering exceptional sparkle and contrast agains...
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$260Sale Price|20% Off
New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. The pendant itself is 12.2 x 10.2 mm.
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace. 30.4 grams, 16 inches long with a 1.75-inch drop.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Flower Necklace with Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This show-stopping necklaces showcases 6 beautiful diamonds flowers with ruby, emerald, blue and yellow sapphire center stones set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum 2.10ct Diamond and Ruby Kite Pendant Necklace MF35-031626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pendant sits with a natural tilt, letting its lines direct attention to its color.Offered in estate condition, this Platinum 2.10 ct Diamond and 1.0 ct Ruby Kite Pendant Necklac...
Diamond, 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.
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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.