18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We made in very neat detail and workmanship. Top quality of ruby that is deep red and sparking use 8.67 ct, Diamond F VS quality 0.18 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Top quality of ruby that is deep red and sparking use 8.67 ct, Diamond H VS quality 0.18 ct.It comes with necklace that can adjust form 14-19 length inches.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 14.37 carats with Diamond 0.23 carat Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 45.0 cm Total Weight: 41.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This estate necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a refined linear design set with luminous mother-of-pearl panels. Slim ruby accents add a rich touch of color, while r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 6.6 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Necklace in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.6 Carat Diamond Ruby Necklace 8K Gold This necklace centers a 4.20 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 6.6 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Contemporary, 18 kt White Gold Diamonds and Ruby Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing contemporary brooch / pendant with a elephant shape, its body is entirely embellished of diamonds, and ruby for eye. All is mounted in 18 Kt white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 2.30ct Diamond Ruby and Pearl Brooch Pendant, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted with a silver front and 15 carat yellow gold back, the piece measures 7cm x 3.5cm and has simple pin brooch back along with hidden bale at the top so can be worn as either a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pearls, Diamonds, Onyx, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing multi-strands necklace mounted with two strands of pearls and a butterfly clasp in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds for all the body and rubies, emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Vintage Natural Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace Hallmark Sterling Silver
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Certified Natural ...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Tribal Style Moonstone & Ruby Beaded Necklace with Diamonds Made in Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Tribal Style Moonstone & Ruby Beaded Necklace with Diamond Accents, Handmade in Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Silver
8.62 Carat Natural Unheated Rubies and Diamonds Tennis Necklace Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace set in platinum featuring a total of 8.62 Carats of untreated Rubies and 4.34 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King o...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.0 carat with Diamond 0.59 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 2.74 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.25ct Ruby and diamonds stud earrings and pendant necklace set in 18k gold.
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous set Diamonds and Ruby halo in 18k white gold. Diamond and Ruby halo earrings total weight 1.40ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
ARAYIAN Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond S-Shape Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Tsavorite, Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold A graceful S-shaped pendant set with vivid tsavorite garnets and rich rubies, accented by fine diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.16 Carat Diamond and 4.86 Carat Ruby Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new diamond and ruby pendant in 18 karat gold. Diamond weigh 1.16 carat and ruby weigh 4.86 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
17.20 Carat Diamond and 4.25 Carat Ruby Wave Motif Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Platinum necklace is handset with 17.20 carats of round brilliant diamonds and 4.25 carats of all natural rubies. All the diamonds are F/G Color and VS Clarity. 17.25" ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pearls, Diamonds, Onyx, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing multi-strands necklace mounted with two strands of pearls and a butterfly clasp in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds for all the body and rubies, em...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Amethysts, Diamonds, Onyx, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò multi-strands necklace mounted with two strands of amethysts and a butterfly clasp in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds for all the body and rubies, e...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Go...
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Ruby Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handmade by our artisans assembled with butterfly made in turquoise,ruby and diamonds Diamonds weight 4.37 karat Ruby weight 7.20 karat Turquoise weight 19 grams Necklace length 40...
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby 1.94Ctw & Diamond 0.20Ctw Butterfly Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 18 inch
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with pear and marquise shape rubies weighing 1.94 carats with round cut tiny diamonds weighing 0.20 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
3.78 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace in 18K Gold with Diamond 18kt Gold 6.22 grams Brilliant Round Cut Diamond 0.73 Carat Custom Services Resizing is available.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.03ct Diamond & Ruby Pendant Necklace PD4-16049WRU
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Suspended from a sleek 18 box chain, youll find a 14K White Gold pendant measuring 0.50 long by 0.25 wide. Diamonds with a total weight of 0.03 accent each side of the stunning Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15ct Diamond & Ruby Pendant Necklace NK4-14783YRU
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of captivating Ruby gemstones and sparkling Diamond accents totaling 0.15 carats make this necklace simply unforgettable.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 60.14 CT Ruby 8.33 CT Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent IGI certified 14K yellow gold ruby and diamond necklace measuring 16 inches, set with 31 graduated oval cut natural (treated/heated) rubies weighing approximately 60.14...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA-Certified Pigeon’s Blood Ruby Cts 0.83 and Round Diamond Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a stunning 0.83 cts Ruby, certified by GIA to ensure authenticity and quality, heated to perfection, and boasting the coveted Pigeon's Blood hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald Ruby and Diamond Cascade Gold Link Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Gold Link Cascade Statement Necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond & Ruby Large Detailed Floral Key Pendant Wheat Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.47ctw (exact) (5) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Pave Set - Red...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiger Fancy Diamond Onyx Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Category: Necklace Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "69 Fancy Diamonds 0.57 CT 8 Onyx 0.50 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 7.86 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
J. Birnbach 0.55 Carat Round Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
A graceful blend of color and sparkle, this ruby and diamond halo pendant necklace is a timeless expression of understated elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.02 Carat Natural, Marquise 'Burma' Ruby and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant made in Platinum featuring 1.02 Carats of Natural Burmese Rubies and 0.28 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Pearl and 23 Carat Ruby Strand Turquoise and Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage double strand pearl and single strand 23 carat ruby necklace with a 4.20 carat turquoise and 3.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold clasp; p...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Round Ruby Pendant Mounted with 14K Gold and Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural ruby and diamond pendant in 14K Gold. It has a round cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k 1980's Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Teddy Bear Pendant with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of playful elegance with this stunning 14k 1980's Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Teddy Bear Pendant with Chain.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond & Ruby Pendant Necklace PD4-15738WRU
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The pendants charming Ruby center stone comes to life thanks to a dazzling array of Diamonds with a total weight of 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.90ct Ruby and diamonds cluster halo Pendant Necklace Chain in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
0.90ct Ruby and diamonds cluster halo Pendant Necklace Chain in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$31,499Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 19.23 Carat Diamond Rosecut & Ruby 18K White Gold Tassel Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 19.23 Carat Diamond Rosecut & Ruby 18K White Gold Tassel Necklace Mesmerizing approximately 20cts finely crafted Diamond Rosecuts with a melange of Natural Rubies weighting up...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
32 Inch Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Ruby Clasp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The combination of luminous pearls, sparkling diamonds, and the vibrant ruby lends this necklace timeless sophistication and vintage-inspired elegance.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18K Gold Demi-Parure, c. 1980
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant diamond, emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, and 18 karat yellow gold demi-parure composed of a necklace and bracelet was created by the Parisian jeweler Chaumet in France, ci...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant in a heart shape set with sapphire, emerald, ruby and brilliant cut diamond. 0.85ct - F/G - VS/SI - 42 cm long detailed description: the nec...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 8.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ruby Gemstone Designer Fish Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Pave Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Skeleton Fish Pendant. It features a unique, flexible design with a brilliant combination of fine gemstones and precious metal Details:- ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Steel, 24K Gold, Drusy, Diamond and Ruby Necklace by Zoltan David
By Zoltan David
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Forty-four brilliant DEF color diamonds (0.44 cttw, IF–VVS clarity) add exceptional sparkle, while 22 vivid rubies (0.22 cttw) provide striking bursts of color and warmth.
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold, Steel
HARRY WINSTON Platinum & 18K White Gold No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The design features a series of oval rubies framed by diamond clusters and suspended from an elegant diamond set necklace, culminating in a dramatic central drop.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Ruby Pendant Necklace with Attached Chain, Natural Diamonds Halo: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Rich ruby center framed by a dazzling halo of natural diamonds, crafted in solid 14K gold for timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch& Pearls Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Antique
Located in New York, NY
At the center of the necklace is a stunning pendant featuring a very fine natural ruby and Vs quality brilliant cut diamonds. The pendant is accented with six round rubies, natural a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 15.80 Carats Burma Ruby 2.80 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Pendant come in 18K gold with a central natural Burma Ruby , fine quality, in perfect oval cut, magnificent red color , of 15,80 carats , treatment only heated, and 57 pieces of natu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
A natural ruby and diamond pendant. a round-brilliant cut ruby weighing 1.16 carats, sourced in Burma, set with brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.07cts, mounted in 18 karat white go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tapered Baguette Ruby and Diamond Center Cross Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Chain Length: 18" Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Color: H-J Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Princess Ruby and Diamond 0.72 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural princess cut red ruby complimented by natural round white diamonds and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Necklace with long chain with Diamonds, Rubies and 18K Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
MATERIALS ◘ Necklace Weight: 16,35 grams ◘ 42 Diamonds total 1.02 ct. ◘ Rubys 66 total 3,36 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold Flower Pendant Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
At the heart of the pendant lies a vivid ruby, radiating rich red color and brilliance. Surrounding the center stone are 10 delicate mini diamonds, arranged like petals or leaves to ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Large Pendant 40Ct Natural Ruby No Heat & Black & White Diamond 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Large Pendant 40Ct Natural Ruby No Heat & Black & White Diamond 18KWG This Large eye catching Pendant Necklace with is crafted from 18 Karat gold and features large Pear-shap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Burma No-Heat Ruby Bead and Diamond Tassel Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The design culminates in a fluid tassel terminal, delicately articulated and punctuated with diamonds that introduce flashes of light and contrast, enhancing the rhythmic sway of the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This textured 1980's frog motif brooch pin is excellent for nature lovers, Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold by Hammerman Brothers, topped by (11) round cut diamonds, pave set, wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Ram Knotted Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
The chain is knotted at the front and ends asymmetrically with 2 motifs representing chiseled rams' heads. The eyes are small rubies and the nose and top of the head are adorned with...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style 14K White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This impressive pendant suspends from a strand of fine pinkish red ruby beads and diamonds. Measures 17.7 inches long.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
12 Mm Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant pendant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and, as pendant, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 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.
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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.