10k Yellow Gold Ruby Heart Pendant w/ Diamond Accents 1.0CT
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in yellow gold, the pendant showcases a heart design adorned with vibrant square-cut red rubies, totaling 1.0 carat (treated). The rich red hue of the rubies is beautifully c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Certified Unheated Burmese Briolette Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Unheated Burmese Briolette Ruby and Diamond Necklace A vintage necklace adorned with a natural Burmese briolette ruby and round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Necklace with 3.00 Mozambique Ruby & 4.70ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ruby, the queen of Colors stone Introducing an exquisite necklace featuring striking Mozambique Ruby and dazzling diamonds .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Gold Chain: 16" Weight: 3.50 grams Pendant: 16mm wide x 14mm high Diamond: 8 round brilliant diamonds, carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tanzanite 1.26CT Pear Shape Diamond 0.35CT Halo Pave Set 18KT Gold Chain Pendant
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
The necklace is supplied by Hasbani Diamonds London. We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style.
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Citr...
$9,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace Diamond Beads & Natural Red Rubies are used to embellish a delicate necklace ,everything fluidly flowing among one another, their ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace, Circa 1970s, 56.73 Carats
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
$10,104Sale Price|20% Off
Alternating Ruby and Diamond Collar Necklace, 15.67ct
Located in Houston, TX
This collar necklace is made in 18K white and yellow gold. It features 50 rubies weighing 9.87 carats. As well as 50 diamonds 5.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond By the Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Long Strand Necklace This vibrant 42-inch necklace features a playful mix of oval-cut sapphires and rubies in deep blue and rich pink tones, accent...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.25c & Ruby 0.30c Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
This pendant appears to be a delicate open-heart design crafted in yellow gold, accented with a row of vivid red rubies channel set along one side of the heart. The ruby and diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Pansy Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A charming antique pendant (circa 1890), designed as a pansy flower rendered in 14k gold and set with five old European cut diamonds in silver collet settings accented by a natural, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 58 Fancy Diamonds 0.61 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KR 7.16 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,600 / item
18K Rose Gold Bear Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bear Pendant with Diamonds & Rubies 84 Diamonds - 0.95 CT 72 Rubies - 1.18 CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.47 GM Discover the epitome of elegance with our extraordinary 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Roberto Coin White Gold, Diamond, Black Diamond, and Ruby Fantasia Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat white gold, diamond, black diamond, and ruby Roberto Coin Fantasia pendant suspended from a Roberto Coin white gold double cable chain, the bale also set with diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Queen Victoria Jubilee Ruby and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful, Victorian diamond and ruby pendant/brooch. The pendant features an oval shaped flat piece of red agate with a gold figure of Queen Victoria on.
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing pendant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with flowers of rubies and a central diamond. Diamonds 1.60 ct Rubies 0.80 ct Total Weight 7 gr RF *CORA K.GACA For...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,685Sale Price|20% Off
Customisable Modern Ruby White Diamond White Gold Star Spiritual Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Size 44 Diamond 1-Round 57-0,05-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,08-4/6A Diamond 11-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Ruby 28-Round-0,3 Т(5)/3C Weight 2....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Chantecler Capri 12.25cts Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Heart Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Chantecler Capri 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Heart Pendant A striking Chantecler Capri heart pendant, masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and richly pavé-set with an e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
La Marquise Ruby and Diamond Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a quality ruby and diamond necklace from the contemporary French jewellery designer, La Marquise.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Necklace A striking ruby and diamond pendant necklace beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace, 0.5ct & 0.2ct
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
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
This ruby and diamond heart pendant would make a wonderful gift for a July birthday, an anniversary, Valentine's Day, or any occasion celebrating love.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.1 Grams Gemstones: 1 pear ruby, 3 square and 1 marquise sapphire, 2 round emeralds Pendant Measurements Including ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,717Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamonds Necklace
Located in София, BG
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Necklace Gold color: Yellow Dimensions: 45cm in Length Total weight: 3.58 grams Set with: - Ruby Color: Red Cut: Heart Weight: 1.38 ct. - Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
30.00 Carats Ruby and 14.50 Carats Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning necklace boasts 19 oval mixed cut natural rubies weighing approximately 30.00 carats total, surrounded by clusters of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds weighing...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Flower Pendant With Diamonds 0.56 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.54 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.02 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 20 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$49,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Festoon Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Complementing these brilliant diamonds are over 4.00 carats of natural old mine red rubies, adding a rich, deep hue that perfectly contrasts the diamonds' sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An antique looking kite shaped natural ruby, with a gold and diamond cross design workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Adorable Platinum 0.25 ct Diamond Elephant Charm with Ruby Eye
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The charm features single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.25 carat Accented by a round-cut ruby, set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14.71 Carat Ruby and Pearl Drop Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Bead and Round Brilliant cut Rubies weighing a total of 14.71 carats. The necklace also features 10mm Pearls and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds we...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 31.95 ct. Burmese rubies with 21.23 ct. white diamond rosecuts and faceted stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Diamond and African Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone Diamond and African Ruby Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with graduating Round cut Rubies weighing a total of 14.01 carats, center weighing 1.06 carats, and graduating Round Brilliant cut Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$438,400Sale Price|20% Off
Graff 13.63 Carat Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Motif Medallion Necklace
By Graff
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional high jewelry necklace by Graff, featuring an elaborate butterfly motif medallion executed in white diamonds and vibrant rubies. Comes with receipt and serial number the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
18 carat white gold pendant with diamonds and ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
The 18 karat white gold pendant with diamonds and ruby is a magnificent piece of jewelry that combines luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White 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
Ruby Flower Pendant With Diamonds 1.26 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.18 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 19 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The refined clasp is detailed with diamond pavé and channel-set rubies for a seamless finish.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a big flower of coral surrounded by diamonds and rubies. In the upper part, a bow with diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
ARAYIAN Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This ruby and diamond pendant is set in white gold with a soft, flowing shape.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
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
Ruby Heart Pendant With Diamonds 2.04 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.88 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 18 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Heart Pendant With Diamonds 1.44 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.28 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 17 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Indian Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx Beads Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Indian Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx Beads Necklace Approximate Dimensions: 17.8 cm (Length) 0.65 cm (Width) 3 cm x 3 cm (Pendant) Approx. 0.55 carat (Diamond) 14.1 grams ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 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
Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pavé Crescent Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pavé Crescent Statement Necklace Description: This exquisite Ruby and Diamond Gold Necklace is an embodiment of elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Snake Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies, England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The snake is set with Diamonds as is the crescent moon and the circle is covered in Diamonds as well.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Grima Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Gold Necklace, 1980s.
By Andrew Grima
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Andrew Grima ruby, emerald and diamond gold necklace. We just adore this descreet and elegant necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 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
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
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dragonfly Brooch Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Huge Dragonfly Brooch (pin) comprising of fine Emeralds degrading in size from the body to the tail. Five Oval shaped Rubies and Sapphires have decorated the wings with old-cut Diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian 3.05 carat diamond and 0.03 carat ruby, 12 carat yellow gold and silver set dolphin brooch/pendant; part of our diverse col...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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
14Kt White Gold 18 inches Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt White Gold 18 inches Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds 3.8 grams total weight
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
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
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
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.