Ruby and White Diamond Emerald Cut Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning 41.23 ct. ruby emerald cuts with 14.14 ct. white diamond emerald cuts.
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Gourd Red Jade White Diamond & Ruby 18K Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.50x0.60cm Materials: "29 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 1 MXJA 16.29 CT 1 Ruby 0.08 CT 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections celebrate ar...
White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Necklace and Ruby with Diamond Pendant/Brooch in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.20 carats Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.3 cm Length: 41.50 cm Ruby 3.22, Ruby 3.05 carats and Diamond 2.88 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18K White Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Studio Rêves Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A celebration of floral artistry and vibrant color, the Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Necklace is designed as a cascading garden of diamond blossoms adorned with vivid ruby drops.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Vintage French 18kt Yellow Gold Pendant is a timeless and elegant piece, showcasing a harmonious combination of diamonds and a vibrant ruby in a classic design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Octagonal Pendant Necklace, Europe
Located in London, GB
This beautiful necklace has an octagon shaped pendant the design of which is centred around an oval faceted ruby. The central ruby is surrounded by round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Collar Necklace with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The vibrant red rubies (approx. 0.30 carat total weight) are paired with 1.02 carats of brilliant white diamonds, lending a touch of sparkle to the geometric elegance of the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Onyx & Ruby Tiger Necklace with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Onyx & Ruby Tiger Necklace with Diamonds 69 Diamonds - 0.57 CT 8 Onyx - 0.50 CT 2 Rubies - 0.08 CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.86 GM Radiant in rose gold, this captivating ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Elephant Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 12.72 carats with Diamond 0.55 carat Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 41.50 cm Total Weight: 64.64 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Snake Necklace White Diamond Sterling Silver Choker Serpent Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The body is pavé set with white diamonds curving in an S, with ruby eyes at the head.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary 18K yellow gold necklace is a true statement piece, featuring an elegant blend of rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and cultured pearls that embody the glamour of the 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Ruby, 3.75 Carat Diamond and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The front plaque with three curved round diamond channels accented by graduated rectangular rubies, joined to a twin fancy linking back chain gathered by ruby and diamond stations, m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Cabochon Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Diamond Convertible Curb Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is set with twelve oval cabochon gemstones, including four sapphires, four rubies, and four emeralds, each surrounded by a shimmering halo of 5.00 carats of round brilli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Gubelin Diamond and Rubies Heart Pendant Chain Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k rose gold, it features heart shape pendant studded with round cut rubies with one prong set round diamond with a gold heart motif along the chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Multicolor Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Pendant Certified #23709
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Multicolor Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Pendant- This 14k yellow gold geometric design pendant features 17 square cut multicolor sapphires and three square rubies chan...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Choker Necklace - 15 inches
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18K white gold necklace features 7.13 carats of vibrant rubies and 7.50 carats of diamonds. Set in an elegant floral motif, each richly ruby is surrounded by clusters o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning and Very Original Handcrafted Necklace with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning and very Original Hand Crafted Necklace with Diamonds and Rubies Rubies : 34 princess cut rubies and 2 pear shape rubies. together approx. 3.5 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.94 Ct. Ruby and 0.32 Ct. Diamonds Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A 0.94 ct. Ruby and 0.32 ct. Diamonds Pendant Necklace made in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,895Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.54 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Brown Diamond Lion Necklace with Rubies
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Brown Diamond Lion Necklace with Rubies 69 Brown Diamonds - 0.58 CT 23 Diamonds - 0.15 CT 2 Rubies - 0.06 CT 18K Rose Gold - 10.39 GM Roaring with regal elegance, thi...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.57 carats, Tsavorite 1.55 carats and Diamond 0.10 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 2.69 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Apollo’s Lyre Pendant, 18-carat pink gold, rubies and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Its design marries two intense ruby cabochons, accompanied by seven diamonds on the pendant ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 33.60 Carats Rubies 4.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A sophisticated necklace of rubies and diamonds, carefully handcrafted to create a stunning embellishment .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in every day time use. Ruby use 3.05 ct, Diamond 0.05 ct F VS ,the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Taara Pendant with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.14 carat approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Necklace Choker in 18 Carat 18 Karat Gold 60 Rubies 25 Carats and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ruby and diamond line necklace Choker in 18 carat white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby and Emerald Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful necklace, it features luscious Burmese ruby and emerald beads weighing 121.98 carat and 65.42 carat respectively, with 14 white round brilliant diamond rondelles interspe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,856Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-3/5A Diamond 22-Round 57-0,13-3/4A Ruby 4-Round-0,49 Т(3)/3A Weight 1.42 grams With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,856Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-3/5A Diamond 22-Round 57-0,13-3/4A Ruby 4-Round-0,49 Т(3)/3A Weight 1.42 grams With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,856Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-3/5A Diamond 22-Round 57-0,13-3/4A Ruby 4-Round-0,49 Т(3)/3A Weight 1.42 grams With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold Heliotrope Necklace with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This necklace is encrusted with 16 diamonds, 9 small and 5 larger rubies (5.75 Carat in total).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian diamond pendant centered with natural ruby with a diameter of 8.61mm×6mm and 1 natural green emerald stone with a diameter of 7.7mm×6.65mm and 2 old mine cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Fancy Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
imensions: 10.30x5.60x0.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "84 Fancy Diamonds 1.66 CT 6 MAGG 1.33 CT 5 SQRU 1.80 CT 18KR 19.15 GM (WDTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Je...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Rubies with 14" Necklace.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Rubies with 14" Necklace. (New) Necklace Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,401Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Rubies with Diamonds Round Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
The ruby total carat weight is 0.47 carats and the diamond total carat weight is 0.38 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant / Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accented by 24 single round and old European cut diamonds totaling 0.75 carats with G-H color and SI-1 clarity, the diamonds add a delicate sparkle that enhances the butterfly’s beau...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Necklace Platinum and 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Each ruby is accentuated by a diamond horseshoe comprised of 189 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 29.70 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau necklace with rose cut diamonds and rubies.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Necklace, antique brooch-pendant with synthetic rubies and diamonds. Set with three round synthetic rubies and 65 old rose-cut diamonds, totaling 0.27ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$5,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vibrant Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vibrant Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this richly detailed pendant showcases a lively floral cluster design set with a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brazilian Aquamarine Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Pendant total Weight 42.30 grams Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Aquamarine weight 68 karat Rubies weight 1.72 karat (the chain is not included in the price)
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Style Ruby Beads, Emerald & Diamond Necklace 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Vintage Style Primary Stone: Ruby (Beads) Secondary Stone: Diamonds Other Stones: Emeralds Metal: Gold Item Type: Necklace Sizable: No
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
$7,897Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Princess Cut Ruby Decorated Amazing Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 16 grams. Totally is diamond 3 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Victorian heart-shaped pendant featuring a rich red central ruby which is surrounded by old cut diamonds. The pendant is crafted in 15ct gold with a silver setting for...
Ruby, 15k Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds & Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K white gold pendant with chain with a total weight of 8.24 grams, 28 diamonds with a total weight of 1.28 carats, and 1 ruby with a total weight of 2.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Citrine 23 carats approx. Ruby 0.05 carat approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx.
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond and Ruby Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in solid 18K white gold, this 16-inch choker features 11.76 carats of natural rubies framed by 10.51 carats of marquise cut diamonds and 1.99 carats of diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,544Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is all diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.85 carat ruby and 0.21 carat diamond, 18k white gold pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 15k Yellow Gold 8.2tcw Ruby and 0.1tcw Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The rich color of the rubies contrasts beautifully with the warm gold and subtle diamond brilliance, creating a timeless and elegant design.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cosmic Egg Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Cosmic Egg embodies creation and hope, symbolizing the emergence of transformative stages. Linked to the mystery of the mother's womb, it harbors the seed of new life and hope wi...
White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Natural uncut Diamond Ruby oxidized Sterling silver tribal look necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This tribal look stunner is made up of natural uncut diamonds with burma ruby. The jewel has been crafted in sterling silver and has natural uncut diamonds that give it subtle yet un...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Retro 18K Gold Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Guard Charm
Located in Venice, CA
It contains four natural rubies that range in size from 1.5 to 3 mm. It contains one natural diamond that measures 1.5 mm across.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
16.15 Carat Pear-Shaped Ruby Drops and 22.10 Carat Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Pear-Shaped Rubies weighing a total of 16.15 carats, and Baguette and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 22.10 carats. 16 1/2 inch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Graff 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Rubies Suite Necklace
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff 18K yellow gold diamond and rubies suite necklace, a true embodiment of luxury and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 2.42 Carat Ruby and Diamond Flower Shaped Pendant
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold ruby and diamond pendant. 2.42 ct ruby and .59ct diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby 14.22Cttw and Diamond 21.05Cttw Statement Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This lavish and enchanting masterpiece is adorned with captivating 11 pear and oval shaped purplish red rubies in tear drop graduated design weighing 14.22 carats with round and marq...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with rubies and diamonds Necklace total weight 3.90 grams Rubies weight 0.77 karat Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Chain lenght 44 cm
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.