Unavailable|$4,800
White Gold Modern Square Diamond Pendant
Located in Pikesville, MD
A polished 14 karat white gold angled modern square diamond pendant featuring invisibly set princess cut diamonds at approximately 1.25 carats total weight. Diamond quality is approx...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,900
18K White Gold Square Diamond Slide
By Siera
Located in Spartanburg, SC
18K white gold slide with pave set diamonds and five bezel set moving diamonds weighing combined 1.38 carats. Pendant only.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,080 / item
Heart shaped Invisible set Ruby along with diamond Necklace
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Necklace made in 18kt Yellow gold with high quality natural rubies each handpicked of good quality & cut & grooved further to perfection & set on this Necklace full of mysteries. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,937,164
Mozafarian 67 Carat Yellow Diamond White Gold Royal Necklace
Located in London, England
A Jewel of Infinite Worth The Persian Royal Yellow Diamond Necklace is a symbol of opulence, history, and cultural significance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,212 / item
Aayat Emerald Cut Square Taawiz with Diamond Outline
By SOHNAA
Located in Surat, IN
Aayat Emerald Cut Square Taawiz with Diamond Outline Medium, from our award winning Miraas collection meticulously crafted in 18kt gold, with finely assorted diamonds, and set with A...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$3,250 / item
Aayat Square Taawiz with Diamond Outline Without Chain
By SOHNAA
Located in Surat, IN
Aayat Square Taawiz with Diamond Outline Medium, from our award winning Miraas collection, meticulously crafted in 18kt gold, with finely assorted diamonds, and set with eight point ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$36,045
18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ice Candy Necklace
By Ileana Makri
Located in Athens, GR
Handcrafted of 18k yellow gold this Ice Candy pendant rotates on its hoop and is set on one side with sparkling concentric circles of pavé white diamonds, satin-finished on the other...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,100
Diamond Moonstone "To The Moon and Back" Necklace- Limited
By Jada Jo
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Story Behind the Jewelry Love takes you to the moon and back just like this unique one-of-a-kind necklace. The beautiful moonstone pendant has hues of the rainbow and encased in pav...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$3,029 / item
Square Gold Pendant with Pink Sapphires and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Elevate your style with our square gold pendant, featuring captivating round pink sapphires and delicate degradé granulations. Embrace the allure of this uniquely designed piece, whe...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace Set In 14K White Gold Sparkly Simplicity
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
14K White Gold handmade bezel setting with a beautiful .72CT white Princess cut diamond. The heavy bezel is permanently attached to the 14K white gold cable chain and a Lobster clasp...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,145 / item
Princess Diamond in Yellow Gold Suspended Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This Princess Diamond in Yellow Gold Suspended Square Pendant is part of our Suspension Collection. Modern and architecturally inspired, this square pendant is shown in yellow gold w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$2,145 / item
Princess Diamond in Rose Gold Suspended Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This Princess Diamond in Rose Gold Suspended Square Pendant with Princess Diamond is part of our Suspension Collection. Modern and architecturally inspired, this square pendant is sh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$2,145 / item
Princess Diamond in Yellow Gold Suspended Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This Princess Diamond in Yellow Gold Suspended Square Pendant is part of our Suspension Collection. Modern and architecturally inspired, this square pendant is shown in yellow gold w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,145 / item
Princess Diamond in White Gold Suspended Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This Princess Diamond in White Gold Suspended Square Pendant is part of our Suspension Collection. Modern and architecturally inspired, this rectangle pendant is shown in white gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$3,315 / item
Square Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
The aptly named Square Pendant (19.5 x 19.5mm) is a beautiful example of what Keiko Mita is trying to accomplish with her Sand Dune Collection . Made from 18k Yellow Gold and 0.21ct ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.56 Carat Flanders Cut Cognac Diamond Necklace 750 White Gold
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified 0.56 Carat Flanders Cut Cognac Diamond Necklace. 750 Whitegold Solitaire Necklace with Flanders Cut GIA Diamond and 42cm long Anchor Chain with lobster clasp. High ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,200
3.50 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Square Plaque Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Slight Vertical Ergonomic Curve Features rows of pave set round diamonds Total Diamond Weight = Approximately 3.5 carats Average Color = G Average Clarity = VS Dimensions of Plaque =...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,585
Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind. Rough meets refined in this unusual Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant. This scrumptious square is set in a 14k white gold bezel contains app...
Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,585
Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind. Rough meets refined in this unusual Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant. This scrumptious square is set in a 14k white gold bezel contains app...
Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$499
1/3 carat Certified Diamond Square Pendant in 18 Karat
By Collective Brilliant
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Make a statement with this stunning piece of jewelry. Each certified diamond is carefully set. All high quality and ethically sourced diamonds are IGI Certified. Cttw : 0.29 cttw Kt ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,585
Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind. Rough meets refined in this unusual Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant. This scrumptious square is set in a 14k white gold bezel contains app...
Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,585
Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind. Rough meets refined in this unusual Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant. This scrumptious square is set in a 14k white gold bezel contains app...
Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,585
Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind. Rough meets refined in this unusual Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant. This scrumptious square is set in a 14k white gold bezel contains app...
Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,585
Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind. Rough meets refined in this unusual Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant. This scrumptious square is set in a 14k white gold bezel contains app...
Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,585
Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind. Rough meets refined in this unusual Diamond Pave' in White Gold on Rough Hematite Square Pendant. This scrumptious square is set in a 14k white gold bezel contains app...
Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,400
18kt. Square Splash of Color Diamond Citrine pendant on a chain
Located in Staten Island, US
Like a work of Art! This globally patent protected design is unlike any other in the jewelry industry. There is no one else who can make it. Each design is created and signed by Dann...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,560
Geometric Citrine Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This geometric design pendant has a 7x5mm citrine in the center with 0.60cts of G color, VS2 clarity, diamonds surrounding it.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,715
18 Carat Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
18 Carat Yellow Gold & Diamond Flat Square Link Necklace With 6 Carat (GH-VS1) Round Cut
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rose Quartz Stars and Tourmaline Diamonds Rose Gold Chain Choker Necklace
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made 9 karat gold five stone chain choker necklace with three Rose Quartz Stars and two diamond shaped pink Tourmalines. This 16" piece is very sweet and easy to wear. As with m...
Quartz, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Necklace with Black Onyx & Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco style Necklace featuring Black Onyx and Diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, hanging on an 18-inch Chain with 16-inch adjuster. Black Onyx is a chalcedony quartz mined in Brazil...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Kretchmer Large 24K and Platinum Square Pendant with Tension-Set Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Steven Kretchmer Large Square Pendant is crafted in our patented matte platinum with a 24K crystallized yellow gold inlay. The pendant features a 2.03 ct. J/VS1 princess cut dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, 24k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,422 / item
Les Petits Bonbons Earrings Square Blue Topaz, Smoky Quartz and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
Delicate cushions of smoky quartz and diamonds hold sea-colored topazes. Rich and fun geometries with decisive chromatic contrasts in a combination of elegance and modernity. Cast r...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Necklace with Black Onyx and 1/3 Carat Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco style Necklace featuring Square, Checker-Cut Black Onyx and 1/3-Carat Diamond Pave set in 18K yellow gold, hanging on an 18-inch Chain with 16-inch adjuster.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$14,299 / item
Sabbadini Bee Necklace, Invisible Setting Amethysts
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold and light sapphire necklace, diamond pavé and invisibly set amethyst bee pendant. The Bee Brooch, originally designed by Alberto Sabbadini for his wife Stefania in the 198...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,500
18 Karat White Gold Yellow Gold Diamond Twisted Pendant Necklace
Located in La Jolla, CA
18k white gold and yellow gold twisted rounded square necklace with diamonds weighing 0.56 carat total weight and yellow diamonds weighing 0.16 carat total weight. chain is 18” in le...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold .25 Carat Diamond, Top-Opening Square Picture Locket Pendant Charm
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Highly polished, 14 karat yellow gold, square photo locket opens from the top and features 3 round brilliant, bead-set diamonds European-cut in a diagonal line. Edwardian Circa 1900'...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,170 / item
Ruby Byzantine Cross Pendant with Squares
Located in Athens, GR
This exquisite Byzantine cross pendant is a radiant masterpiece, where glistening squares intertwine with the fiery brilliance of radiant rubies, celebrating the artistry of ancient ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$21,509 / item
Sabbadini Bee Necklace, Invisible Setting Light Blue Sapphires
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold and light sapphire necklace, diamond pavé and invisibly set light sapphire bee pendant. The Bee Brooch, originally designed by Alberto Sabbadini for his wife Stefania in t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds Pendant for Necklace Without a Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds Square Shaped Pendant for Necklace without a chain.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Doves 18 Karat Yellow Gold Layering Necklace with Sky Blue Topaz and White Agate
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
*Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery* Mykonos Necklace featuring an square, bezel-set Sky Blue Topaz in a White Agate frame, in 18K yellow gold. 18" chain length with a 16" adjuster...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$19,000
Aquamarine '58.98cts' and Diamond '3.12cts Tw' Pendant
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The 18K frame mounting, has diamond corners that are made of square and round stones and the body of the frame and bail are set with diamonds as well.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$800
David Yurman Green Quartz & Diamond Pendant in Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in Vienna, VA
David Yurman Green Quartz & Diamond Pendant in Sterling David Yurman Gemstone Pendant Sterling Silver Quartz Size: approx. 13.75 MM Square Diamond Weight: approx. 0.25 CTW Pendant S...
Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,156 / item
Gold Pendant with Rhodolites Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Exquisitely crafted in gold, this timeless pendant is adorned with rhodolites, topaz, and diamonds for an ethereal, luxurious effect. A perfect addition to any collection, its exquis...
Diamond, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$36,000
Exclusive Invisible Setting 9.8 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Cross
Located in Montreux, VD
Unique Exclusive Diamond Cross 18K White Gold. 56 square cut diamonds of total weight 9.8ct. IF-VVs clarity. All diamonds are setted by unique and rare invisible setting technique....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,474
Edwardian 18kt Platinum Onyx & Diamond Checkerboard Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful checkerboard locket from the Edwardian era (ca1910s)! The locket is crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum, and features an attractive checkerboard design. A pattern of sq...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,862 / item
Byzantine Bell Pendant with Sapphire Emerald and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our bell-shaped pendant, where a radiant square sapphire, lush emerald, and sparkling round diamond find harmony amid intricate gold detail...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,000
Zambian Amethyst (29.01cts), Diamond (1.52cts), 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
All the diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. The pendant sits on a necklace of Amethyst diamond cut rondels, making the entire necklace 18 inches long.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,500
Pink Opal and Yellow Gold Lock Shape with Diamond Teddy Bear
Located in New York, NY
Pink opal and 18K yellow gold lock shape with 0.16Ct of diamond crusted teddy bear. Perfect gift any young lady's birthday, graduation or even having a baby.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,825
Moss Agate, Diamond '52-1.01 Carat', 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic slice of Moss Agate all complete with bright and lively colors, sits in an 18K yellow gold frame with a row of diamonds (51=0.85 cts) creating the Halo effect. The entire ...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Enamel Pendant w/ 16" Multi-Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A charming pendant that spells "AMORE" among diamonds and pink sapphires Pendant features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat Enhanced by square-cut pink s...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Natural Green Carved Jadeite Jade “GIA Report Certified” Diamond, White Gold Pen
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
The detail in this 32.45 X 22.75 X 4.45 mm carved plaque is so rare and intricate, it is carved from a single piece of jadeite, carved from the outside to the inside, featuring two...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$579
18 Karat White Gold, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
14 Karat White Gold, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Square Shape Pendant for Necklace. Diamond of approximately 0.20 carat, Blue Sapphire of approximately 0.25 carat, and mounted on 14 ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,204
GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Flanders Cut Fancy Brown Diamond Necklace
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Flanders Cut Fancy Brown Diamond Necklace. 750 Whitegold Solitaire Necklace with Flanders Cut GIA Diamond and 42cm long Anchor Chain with lobster clasp. ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Matte Gold Necklace w/ Lapis Lazuli, White Quartz & Baguette Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Royal Lapis Necklace featuring square, table-cut, White Quartz layered with Natural Lapis Lazuli, accented by a Baguette Diamonds, set in 18K matte/satin finish yellow gold. 18K 18" ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$95,000
Siegelson Flexible Ruby Diamond Platinum Necklace and Bracelet Suite
By Siegelson
Located in New York, NY
A necklace and bracelet of flexible cylindrical design alternating collet-set ruby and prong-set diamond segments; mounted in platinum Necklace • Square diamonds, total weighing 20....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$7,105 / item
4 Carat Square Cut Colombian Emerald Pendant Set in White Gold
Located in London, GB
This square cut, 4 carat Colombian emerald pendant is channel set in 18K white gold, giving the stone superb all round protection. It can be placed on any white gold chain (which can...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,832 / item
4 Carat Square Cut Colombian Emerald Pendant Set in White Gold
Located in London, GB
This square cut, 4 carat Colombian emerald pendant is channel set in 18K white gold, giving the stone superb all round protection. It can be placed on any white gold chain (which can...
Diamond, 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.