Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into a circular shape and set with a centralised cluster of milgrain set rose cut diamonds and square calibrated rubies. These gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
4.27ct natural pink sapphire ruby diamonds necklace 14kt+
Located in New York, NY
Natural Pink Sapphire Necklace Cancy Light Pink Color VS clean clarity Brilliant Round cut 7.6mm 2.05ct. Round Natural Rubies. Full cut, brilliant Vs-2 clean Clarity Vivid ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Ruby Diamond Edwardian Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater PEARL, Unheated RUBY & DIAMOND la Belle Époque Bow LAVALIÈRE Platinum Gold Antique Necklace.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era Ruby & Diamond Starburst Locket composed of 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.00 Carat Aqua Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco Aqua, diamond and ruby pendant. 9.00ct oval natural aqua set in 14k rose gold setting with two round rubies and two full cut round diamonds. circa 1930-1940. 1 brigh...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Baguette Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=31.47gm NW=24.952gm Mozambique Ruby =29.71cts Diamond Baguette=2.88cts Follow us on insta(divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Taper Baguette Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold custom cut ruby taper baguette diamond art deco style circular pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oval ruby diamond pendant necklace 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal Type: 14KT Rubies:7.15ct ct approximately (natural but enhanced) Natural Diamond(s): Color: F-G-H Cut:Round Brilliant Carat: 0.55ct Clarity: VS-SI (average) Certificate of aut...
Vintage 34.22ctw Ruby & Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace 16 Inch
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage ruby and diamond Riviera necklace crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and set with a full line of richly saturated oval rubies totaling approximately 32.45 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Harry Winston Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Suite, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet mirrors this beauty with 29 carats of rubies and 42 carats of diamonds in G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,472Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Tahitian Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Tahitian Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Necklace in 14k Gold Crafted in 14k gold, this substantial strand necklace features luminous Tahitian pearls in a range of dark peacock, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 42.00 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Diamond Weight: 14.74 carats Ruby Stone Weight: 27.42 carats of gorgeous vivid red high clarity rubies Pl...
Diamond, Ruby
$1,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customize Cross Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cross White Gold 14 K (Available also Tsavorite / Blue Sapphire / Cognac Diamonds) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Ruby 8-Round-0,06 (4)/3C Pink Sapphire 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Cross Pendant 3.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k white gold ruby and diamond cross pendant. Tests 74.5% gold using an XRF metals analyzer and weighs 3.8 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.25 Carat Ruby & Diamond 18K White Cascade Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Each ruby bar contains calibre-cut baguette rubies precisely fitted into channels, while diamond bars feature multiple round brilliant diamonds set in tight pave formation covering t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Ruby & Diamond Accents
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Surrounding the ruby are 13 round diamonds, each measuring 1.5mm, totaling 0.713 carats, which add a delicate shimmer that complements the deep hue of the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with a pear shaped red ruby measuring 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5mm weighing approximately 0.50 carats, surmounted by a single-cut diamond weighin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Baguette Cut Necklace 16.50ct Art Deco
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Epitome of Modern Elegance, a striking Ruby Solitaire diamond modern, Art Deco/ Contemporary, Choker Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.20 Carat ruby, 0.38 Carat diamond and green paste, 9 karat rose gold and silver set pendant/locket; part of our Victorian jewelry ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$408Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Heart Pendant Chain Necklace Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:0.31Ct, Silver:2.94g, Ruby:13.58Ct,
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
13.57 Carat Oval Cut Opal Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
A scalloped halo of shimmering diamonds adds a layer of refined sparkle, while the bail is adorned with pavé-set diamonds for an extra touch of luxury totaling to 0.72 carat white di...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Chimento Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Chicago, IL
Two ruby accents introduce a refined touch of red, enhancing the overall chromatic harmony of sapphire, emerald, ruby, and diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Weight of the ruby : 0.60 carat approximately. Weight of the main diamond : 0.16 carat approximately.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ruby Diamond Bone Necklace & Ruby Rainbow Moonstone Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 35" length total - gold fill chain - large oval double sided pave diamond gold clasp that opens and closes securely allowing to change/remove pendants/...
Diamond, Hematite, Moonstone, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterl...
$3,713Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic Ruby Diamond Yellow 14k Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings, Ring and Bracelet Available) Diamond 1-0,03 ct Diamond 8-0,1 ct Diamond 11-0,03 ct Ruby 28-0,32ct Size 45cm Weight 3,63 grams With ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Classic Ruby Diamond Yellow 14k Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings, Ring and Bracelet Available) Diamond 1-0,03 ct Diamond 8-0,1 ct Diamond 11-0,03 ct Ruby 28-0,32ct Size 45cm Weight 3,63 grams With ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Necklace Earrings Set Chandelier Design Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond necklace and earrings chandelier set is constituted by faceted heated rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especially cut from larger Mozambique rough to o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.00 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ruby’s vibrant hue is beautifully complemented by 0.50 carats of sparkling round white diamonds, creating a timeless and elegant piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Briony 14k Rose Gold Necklace with 0.32ct Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
The warmth of rose gold beautifully complements the deep red rubies, while the diamonds add a hint of celestial sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$1,459Sale Price|20% Off
Snow Flake Ruby & Diamond Pendant Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.538gms,,Dia:0.48cts RUBY:0.58cts,size-10MM
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Innovative Ruby Diamond Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond-cut Rubies are mounted carefully in delicate flower design, employing innovative technology.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
59.59 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Choker Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Size-432 MM Total Weight-49.25 Gold Weight(Gms)-36.004 Diamond Wt(Cts)-6.64 Ruby Wt(Cts)-59.59
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Large Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
It presents a lovely open design adorned by a combination of different sized diamonds, sizes from 1.15 cts H,VS1 to a smaller size approx 31 genuine round diamonds, all H color, VS c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold Emerald - 7.36 carats ( Natural ) Ruby - 0.94 Carat Diamond : 0.67 Carat Custom Services Available in Differe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,502 / item
Modern Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace 18K White Gold Weight 3.38 GMS, Ruby-5/0.90 ct Diamond - 4-0.23 ct Length 42CM This 18K White Gold Choker Necklace, weighing 2.63 grams, features a stunning pear-shape...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò pendant in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a group of leaves studded with rubies and diamonds. This pendant will come with a rubber chain with steel closure.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$52,500Sale Price|30% Off
Certified Jade, Ruby, Diamond & Enameled Dragonfly Pendant / Brooch. Exquisite!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Throughout the brooch are more bright green natural jades and Burma rubies. There is an estimated 0.15cts of round brilliant diamonds in this setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$13,979Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Triple Strand Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14K white gold. It features 263 rubies weighing 17.61 carats. As well as 92 diamonds 4.98 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and, below, a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby Diamond Star of David 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ruby is elegantly framed by round brilliant white diamonds, totaling 0.29 carats, which add sparkle and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Angled Square Cluster Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold cluster pendant designed as a yellow gold angled square set with eight red square cut rubies surrounding a round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Magnificent necklace in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with eight rock crystal along the chain and, on them, diamonds and a ruby. As pendant, another rock crystal with a ruby su...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Pear Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 6 round cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold with 10 pear shaped red rubies totaling 1.00cts. with a 16 inch 18k yellow gold chain. 10 pear...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.05 Carat Pear Shape Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An intricately designed chandelier necklace, featuring pear shape cabochon rubies weighing 16.25 carats total. Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.80 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Moonstone, Ruby, Diamond Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
The pendant is further adorned with a delicate yet striking edge of rubies and diamonds, adding a touch of glamour and sophistication to its overall design.
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow & White Gold Sapphires Rubies Diamonds Labradorite Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Pendant total weight 58.10 grams Diamonds weight 0.83 karat (chain is not included in the price, but you can order separately)
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
4.14 Carat Unheated Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ruby has a rich velvety pinkish-red color. It is accented by a halo of large pear-shape diamonds weighing 2.41 carats, which add sparkle and brilliance to the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.12 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Cluster Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
18k white gold vintage style Ruby and Diamond pendant. Oval Ruby sits center surrounded by 2 rows of round brilliant cut Diamonds with additional accent Diamonds hiding the bale. 1 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,682Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Necklace With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates modern jewelry masterpieces suitable for every...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca 22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made throughout, adorned with red pigeon blood natural Rubies, our estimate is 1.50 Ct and r...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
$4,512Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rosary 18kt Gold Sacred Heart Rubies Diamonds
Located in Roma, RM
It was with Pope Pius V, on the occasion of the Battle of Lepanto, the recitation of the rosary was consecrated in the form that is still in use today. In the Middle Ages, around the...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.51 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Earring and Necklace Set
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Set in 14K Tri Color Gold This beautiful set is so unique and gorgeous that it is sure to be a great addition to your accessory wardrobe!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings & Pendant Set 10.98ctw Ruby 5.35ctw
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this 18k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Earring and Pendant Necklace Jewelry Set.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Star Ruby & Diamond Drop Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Star Ruby & Diamond Drop Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a cabochon star ruby in a vintage drop design.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leyser 18k White Gold Rock Crystal, Ruby & Diamonds Pendant
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This 18k white gold (3.61g) pendant is set with 5x carved Rock Crystals (28.12ct in total) + 1x fine Ruby Cabouchon (round, 3.5mm, 0.26ct) + 8x Diamonds (brillant-cut, 1.4mm, pavé, G...
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
22KT ruby diamond sun necklace 16" chain stunning natural ruby pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind ruby pendant paired with fine diamonds and 22KT yellow gold, comes with a 22KT chain 16" long.
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Ruby Diamond "Carmen" Necklace & Sapphire Flower
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Carmen Necklace consists of: - 9 MM FACETED ROUNDEL GRADE AAA+ LABRADORITE BEADS, - HEMATITE 8 MM SMOOTH ROUND BEADS, - 8 MM ROUNDEL PEARL BEADS, - 21-24 MM FIREBALL PEARL BEADS, - 1...
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...
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.