Art Deco diamond ruby star sapphire platinum charm necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco charm necklace showcases a beautifully intricate composition of gemstones, centered around 29 single and baguette cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 c...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 1.49ct Diamond and Ruby Flower Pendant
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, inset Diamonds totaling 1.49 carats provide plenty of sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Carved Agate Ruby and Diamond Cameo Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 20.0 grams Locket Dimensions: 33mm x 27mm (excluding bail) Bail Dimensions: 8mm x 4mm Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.45ct Total Diamond Weight: Appr...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Articulated Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Clown Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Articulated diamond ruby sapphire yellow gold clown pendant, circa 1990s.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Portrait Pendant, Hallmarked 1981
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond & Ruby Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Colour: G Clarity: VS Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: Vintage 1980s
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby with Diamond Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 46.20 carats with Diamond 4.55 carats Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 40.0 cm Total Weight: 54.75 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Clover Shape Diamond and Oval Ruby Pendant Necklace, Platinum
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A Clover Shape Diamond and Oval Ruby Pendant Necklace made in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby
Beautiful 18K White Gold 19.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold necklace features an impressive combination of rubies and diamonds arranged in a graceful fringe design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.86 carats with Diamond 1.61 carats Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 10.11 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Turtle Abalone Shell & Diamond Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "13 Abalone Shell 2.90 CT 6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 25 Fancy Diamonds 0.16 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KY 7.66 GM (WBTT)"
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Rubies Flower Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 3.50 carats approx. Diamonds 3 carats approx. 18 inches, adjustable Lobster lock About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in day time and evening time for party. Ruby use 2.28 ct, Diamond 0.58 ct F VS ,the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in day time and evening time for party. Ruby use 2.28 ct, Diamond 0.58 ct F VS ,the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Parrot Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies & Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Parrot Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies & Sapphires 16 Diamonds - 0.09 CT 58 Green Garnets - 0.58 CT 12 Orange Sapphires - 0.07 CT 3 Pink Sapphires - 0.02 CT 2 Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,255Sale Price|30% Off
14k 2-Tone Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, Containing 25 Oval Rubies of Gem
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2 tone gold ruby and diamond bracelet, containing 30 round rubies of gem quality weighing 2.79cts. and 15 round full cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS and weight .98pts. measur...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,887Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 3.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.26 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified solitaire Natural Diamond ruby peridot kyanite sterling silver pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
It consists of: Gemstone- Ruby, Peridot, Kyanite and solitaire diamond Gemstone type- All real natural earth mined Gemstone weight- Ruby- 2.25cts Peridot-5.0cts Kyanite- 0.70cts Dia...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
14Kt White Gold 18 inches Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt White Gold 18 inches Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds 3.8 grams total weight
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The rubies total approximately 0.40ct, the sapphires total approximately 0.22ct and the diamonds total approximately 0.56ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Cross Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond, Ruby, & Sapphire Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .21cttw Diamond Cut: Round Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 1 gram Dimensions: 14mm x 10mm Ch...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage diamond and ruby portrait pendant, hallmarked 1981
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond & Ruby Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.07ct Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1981
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby And Diamond Collar Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby And Diamond Collar Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant .50cttw 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Ruby Approx. Total Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone Cut: Round Number of Stones: 14 Pendant Material: 14...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ruby Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
The palmettes are all set with antique cushion-cut diamonds, and punctuated with three rubies. The clasp is ratchet with ruby on the thumb rest.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Contemporary 18k Gold Choker 40 Ct Rubies & 5.10ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Choker come in 18k gold with 3 pieces of natural rubies in oval cabochon cut, fine quality, of 40 carats, so big , and dazzling natural diamonds of 5.10 carats, F color /VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Real Natural Diamond Heart Pendent Rubies 10k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cute diamond heart pendent. Approx. 3/4 carat total weight of natural genuine earth mined diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$2,271Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 7-RND-0,02-G/VS2A Ruby 15-0,06ct Pink Sapphire 11-0,06ct Weight 3.42 grams Length 47 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tradition...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
In this case, the frame as been crafted from yellow gold and showcases a lovely pairing of round faceted precious stones including a sapphire and ruby. Both focal gemstones conjoin a...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Flower Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond and precise-cut rubies are mounted carefully in delicate flower design, employed innovative technology.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cat Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Cat Pendant weight 3.10 grams Diamonds weight 0.05 karat Rubies baguettes weight 0.29 karat Ruby in the middle weight 2.77 karat (the price is without chain)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Flower Basket Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Flower Basket Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Oval Ruby and Sapphire length: Approximately 4.22 millimeters.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond and Ruby Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Romantic and timeless, this piece beautifully captures the sophistication of antique diamond and ruby jewelry. Weight: 8.4 Grams Stone: 0.94tcw Diamond & Ruby Length: 21.5" Meta...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
The flower shape is made from 6 rubies totaling 0.73 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, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds and Rubies Heart 14 karat Yellow Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Diamonds and Rubies Heart" is a captivating piece of jewelry characterized by its combination of precious gemstones and quality craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lion Head Diamond Ruby 18K Two-Tone Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The sculptural lion head is richly detailed with fine engraving and features 10 brilliant round diamonds (approx. 0.20 carats, VS clarity, G-H color) along the mane, accented with ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Heart Pendant on 18" Chain
Located in London, GB
A charming and romantic piece, this 14ct yellow gold pendant is crafted in a delicate heart shape and set with a sparkling natural diamond alongside two marquise-cut rubies. The rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl, Ruby and 0.68Ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The snake setting is embellished with an impressive feature pavé set Old European round cur diamond to the head, flanked with two rubies representing the eyes.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
$1,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.40ct Squared Ruby & 0.08ct Diamond Invisible Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautiful and quality stylish pendant enhancer with invisible squared ruby set neatly with precision. Diamonds are bright and clear.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with rubies and diamonds Necklace total weight 18.60 grams Diamonds weight 2.50 karat Ruby weight 0.80 karat (chain is not included)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant #17179
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant JAGi Certified- This stunning pendant features one oval cut natural ruby (5.7 mm x 4.0 mm), seven round brilliant cut diamonds and nine bagu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 7.93cts Ruby & 7.93cts Diamond Chain Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GW= 8.920gm NW= 7.218gm DIAMOND= 7.93cts RUBY= 7.93cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Multi-Strand Ruby Necklace Antique Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful multi-strand necklace featuring 6 laces of sparkling Ruby beads, total weight 280 carats, with an Authentic Victorian precious 12k gold and silver clasp, set with natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladybug Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
The pendant is embellished with a finish of diamonds set on the body and rubies that make the jewel even more captivating and unique and to make it even more similar to a real ladybu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Burma Red Ruby & Trillion Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous GIA 4.43 ct. purplish red ruby oval cabochon with 0.35 ct. good quality white diamond trillion.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$700Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold 4 baguette rubies weighing .60pts. and 1 round full cut diamond weighing .09pts. on a 18 inch small link chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Floral Necklace in 18K White Gold, 1970s
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Ruby and Diamond Floral Necklace in 18K White Gold, 1970s Created in the 1970s, this luxurious and highly impressive 18 karat white gold necklace is designed as a series of brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$8,119Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Rosecut & Ruby Tassel Pendent
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
It features diamond rosecut linked to each other with 18k white gold and suspended to give the pendant flexibility and ruby and diamond briolette at the end.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Ruby and Diamond Integral 14k Gold Cluster Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold integral Ruby and Diamond necklace. This stunning gemstone cluster necklace has a comfortable integration with the 14k gold wheat chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
16.5"/18" 18K Rose Gold 75 Fancy Diamonds 0.38 CT 10 Ruby 0.53 CT 18KR 6.29 GM (WDTT) 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections celebrate artistry, imag...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Theo Fennell 18ct White Gold Diamond & Ruby Star Charm Pendant
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
Known for its bold, architectural style, this "Arts" collection-inspired piece features a striking combination of vibrant rubies and brilliant black diamonds. Total weight: 4.10g Pe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "15 Fancy Diamonds 0.20 CT 6 Ruby 0.15 CT 18KR 4.32 GM (WDTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Colle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,040Sale Price|45% Off
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1.50ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold ruby and diamond pendant. The necklace consists of a diamond set bail with a bezel set ruby at the centre leading to a shield-shaped pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,110Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Customize Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings and Ring Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,04-G/VS2A Diamond 8-RND-0,06-G/VS2A Ruby 8-0,08ct Pink Sapphire 18-0,23ct Weight 2.65 grams Length...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Carl F. Bucherer 18k Gold Necklace, 3.00ct Ruby & 2.50ct Diamonds
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in The Hague, ZH
CARL BUCHERER - 18k yellow gold necklace with a ruby up to 3.00 ct and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 2.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 40 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 40 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum Turquoise, Diamond And Ruby Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Encircling the turquoise are dazzling diamonds and rubies, adding a touch of timeless elegance to this piece.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany &Co Victoria Key Platinum Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany &Co Victoria Key Platinum Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Diamond Locket of 14k and 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The combination of warm gold tones and subtle green gold accents creates a layered, naturalistic design, while the vibrant ruby and brilliant diamonds provide striking contrast and l...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.