Ruby Diamond Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Contemporary style necklace, with a playful pairing of geometric gemstones. A 1.57 carat ruby and a .50 carat pear diamonds, each framed by brilliant white diamonds and suspended fro...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Heart Necklace A necklace featuring a large cabochon center ruby surrounded by baguette cut diamonds in a heart motif setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat yellow Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Weight of the ruby : 0.75 carat. Total weight of diamonds : 0.49 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,608Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond and Gold Pendant 1930s From Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria
Located in Rugby, England
From the Collection of Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948) - Ruby, diamond and gold pendant. - Period: Early 20th century - Of circular design, collet-set with a cabochon rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Blue Topaz Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold hand carved blue topaz ruby diamond pendant necklace. This pendant is a contemporary take on a ceremonial object of Indian culture - 'The Kalasha' - which signifies ab...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Long Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and chic ruby and diamond necklace. The piece features 44.89 carats of fine rubies in oval and round shapes along with 2.07 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 7.01 carats carved ruby and .66 carats of diamonds. Chain length-18 inch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Spark GIA Certified .50 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Gold Pendant Necklace
By Spark Creations
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby Diamond gold pendant necklace. GIA certified .50cts oval red ruby center stone with a halo of 12 round cut diamonds that are framed by a flower style 18k yellow gold halo.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Rose Quartz Ruby Diamond Valentine Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold heart rose quartz ruby diamond valentine pendant necklace This beautiful elegant pendant features a natural Rose Quartz heart shaped carving at the centre, beze...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 73 Carat Oval Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Riviera Necklace – 38.8 Carats Rubies, 35 Carats Diamonds A magnificent Riviera necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow gold (92 grams), measurin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,770Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Diamond Handmade Pendant for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold. It has a square cut ruby studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Antique 15ct Gold and Silver Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Cluster Pendant Circa 1865
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Pendant 15ct Gold and Silver Chain Sold Separately A circular openwork cluster set in 15ct rose gold and silver, centring a round-cut synthetic ruby withi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
$2,452Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - Approx 100 Carats Natural Diamonds - 5 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Calibre Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Rose Agate Cameo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color. • 14K Yellow Gold: 3.95 g • Ruby Gemstones: 25 – 2.68 cts •.
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elan vintage 6.70 carats ruby diamond pearl 18k yellow gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accenting the rubies are 247 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.00 carats total.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$788Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Ruby Diamond Pendant Art Nouveau Style Ruby Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art nouveau pear cut ruby diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,730Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - Approx 100 Carats Natural Diamonds - 5 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Elegant second-hand pendant in yellow gold, set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds held in claws and in the center a bright red pear-cut ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Giardinetto Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Austria, Vienna, circa 1880 An antique giardinetto (little garden) brooch / pendant – the diamond basket with ruby handles is holding a ruby and diamond flower, handcrafted in silve...
Diamond, Ruby
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
1.04 Carat Heart Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.04 Carat Heart Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Ruby Weight: 1.04 Carats Total Diamond Weight: 0.23 Carats This luxurious 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Hea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,970Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Ruby Diamond Pendant Art Nouveau Style Ruby Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art nouveau pear cut ruby diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Natural African Ruby Diamond Bird Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14K yellow gold reversible natural african ruby diamond bird pendant necklace At its heart lies a resplendent pear-shaped ruby, its deep crimson hue captivating the eye with its int...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
30.20 ct Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Each vibrant red ruby is encircled by 757 natural round-cut diamonds, with a total weight of 7.68 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Fine Ruby & Diamond pendant necklace 18KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant ruby and diamond pendant necklace, 100% natural untreated rubies(Burma) paired with fine VS diamonds in 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Collar Chandalier Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ruby and diamond chandelier necklace with 24 oval cut rubies and brilliant and brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Ruby Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A platinum, ruby and diamond necklace. Designed as a graduated fringe necklace set with approximately 116 oval faceted rubies and 670 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Victorian Ruby Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.6 grams Pendant Dimensions: 20mm x 19mm Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 1.40ct Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.30ct Diamond Details: Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Spray Platinum Sunburst Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling pendant featuring a large 3.12 carat oval-shape ruby which has a rich intense red color. It is accented by a spray of large round brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 18kt Gold Pearl Ruby Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set, 1977
Located in Napoli, IT
In diameter Approx 2.90 Ct of round brilliant cut Diamonds F/G VVS highest in quality – excellent grading and cut – 18 Pear cut Natural Rubies totaling 3.60 Ct , again finest quality...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Beautiful Swirl Shaped Conversion Piece Set with Cabochon Sapphires, Calibrated Rubies & Brilliant White, High Quality Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Florentine Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's hand Florentine Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 5 round full cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold with 16 round rubies. 23 inch chain. 5 full cut round diamonds, approx. t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 15.03 Carat Ruby & Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Surrounding the ruby are fifty-four sparkling diamonds, adding a touch of elegance and enhancing the overall brilliance of the pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Family Stick Figure Pendant Necklace
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Family Stick Figure Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Virgin Mary Necklace Silver Miraculous Medal Ruby Diamond Pendant Figaro Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Necklace Silver Miraculous Medal Ruby Diamond Pendant Figaro Chain Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in sterling silver, this structural necklace features an oval Miraculo...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Angel Cupid Ruby Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Cupid Archer and his Bow and Arrow with a fabulous Winged Angel at the t...
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA Certified Ruby Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace. This pendant necklace is meticulously in 18k white gold with a GIA certified 1.32 oval ruby center stone with a halo of round ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.85 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this striking ruby and diamond pendant necklace is crafted in 14 karat white gold and showcases a vibrant oval cut ruby weighing approximately 6.85 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Sapphire Ruby Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND DIAMOND ART NOUVEAU FLOWER MOTIF PENDANT IN 14 KARAT GOLD WITH FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER ENAMEL ADORNMENT.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Calibre Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Carved Love Birds Agate Cameo Yellow Gold Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Calibre cut burma ruby diamond carved love birds agate cameo yellow gold pendant necklace.
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Pendant 18K White Gold Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
1.60 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Pendant 18K White Gold Floral Design Ruby Weight: 1.60 Carats Total Diamond Weight: 0.38 Carats This luxurious 18K White Gold Ruby and Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Plunging V-Necklace in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Plunging V-Necklace in Platinum This necklace is crafted in platinum and features prong-set oval Burmese rubies arranged in a plunging V-shaped design.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$16,010Sale Price / item|20% Off
Twinkling 4.12 Carat Ruby Diamond Necklace 18kt Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with baguette cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in Platinum Crafted in 850 platinum, this pendant necklace features a 0.21 carat oval ruby framed by a halo of round diamonds totaling 0.13 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Peacock Agate Cameo Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color. 18K Yellow Gold: 15.6 g Diamonds: VVS/VS, G/H 0.875 cts Metal: 18K Gold Stones: Agate, Ruby, Diamonds Ruby Wt: 1.182 ct...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry 113.00 Carat Ruby Diamond Suite
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault in New York, Showcasing exquisite vivid red rubies totaling approximately 47.74 cts Diamonds: Approximately 65.80cts E-F color vs1-vs2 clarity P...
Diamond, Ruby
$3,300Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Charm Necklace Anniversary Present
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Charm Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
0.47ct Baguette Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Charms Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, EMERALD, RUBY Ruby Diamond Weight : 0.03ttcw Emeral...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Waterfall Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby & Diamond Waterfall Necklace 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On the top sits a 0.28 carat emerald cut diamond with E color and VS1 clarity. All set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Ruby & Diamond Necklace In 18k
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Ruby Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold. The necklace features ruby and diamond centerpiece in platinum topped 14k gold, mounted on 18k yellow gold curb link chain, equipped wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Aquamarine, Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with four Emerald cut Aquamarines weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats, three Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 4.60 carats, as ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace in 18k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Ruby: 6.50 carats Diamonds: 0.58 carats Gold: 24.444 gm Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,448Sale Price / item|20% Off
Glamorous Ruby Diamond Flower Pendant Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Ruby Diamond Flower Pendant Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut ruby with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18KWG Ruby Diamond Floral Necklace by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This Necklace, made in 18K White gold, features 1 ct vivid diamond-cut rubies and 0.28ct shimmering diamonds arranged in flower bouquets.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond and Enamel Chain Slider
Located in London, GB
In this case, the slider has been masterfully crafted into the shape of two opposing old cut diamond set serpents with tiny cabochon rubies for eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Enamel
Spectacular Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning dinner necklace featuring a stunning array of vivid red gem pear-shape rubies, weighing a total of 22.06 carats. The rubies are elegantly arranged, complemented by round-c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Horseshoe Natural Ruby Diamond Necklace 14kt gold
Located in New York, NY
Horseshoe pendant .50ct. Natural Ruby VS clean clarity Billiant oval cut 5.6 x 4mm .30ct diamonds Overall Pendant Measurement: .94 x .80 inch 14kt. white gold & necklace 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.
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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.