Unavailable|$6,845
Square Cut, 4 Carat Colombian Emerald Pendant Set in 18 Karat 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 ca...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Open Square Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = .07ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 2.95 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18 Karat Rose Gold Round and Square Diamond Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive necklace is crafted from 18K rose gold and set with round and square diamonds that, respectively, total 0.87 and 2.48 carats.
Diamond, Rose Gold
LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold Round and Square Diamond Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive necklace is crafted from 18K white gold and set with round and square diamonds that, respectively, total 0.87 and 2.48 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Square Diamond Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with round and square diamonds that, respectively, total 0.87 and 2.48 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rock & Divine Perfect Square Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold F VS2 0.72 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Retails for 8700 USD. In excellent condition and recently polished. Chain is 16 inches in length.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Sold|$1,000
Tri-Colored Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, NY
14K Tri-Colored gold triple square diamond necklace with over a carat of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Peridot Diamond Square Pendant Necklace
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed peridot & diamond necklace, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Checkerboard faceted peridot measures 7mm (estimated at 2 carats), accented with an estimated 0.12 cara...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,150
0.17 Carat Diamond Square Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
0.17 carat of pave set diamond (G/VS) adorn an 18 karat yellow gold square in this pendant necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,495
Round Square Diamond Gold Hinged Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's 18k yellow gold 16 inch hinged necklace with full cut and square diamonds. Hidden built in catch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Necklace with a dazzling 1-carat square cut natural diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning pendant with a dazzling 1-carat square cut natural diamond in H VVS1. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. The main stone is engraved with a ...
Diamond
Chopard Happy Diamonds Square Yellow Gold Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Chopard Happy Diamonds necklace featuring a diamond shaped motif set with the finest round brilliant cut diamonds in yellow gold. The necklace features 42 round brilliant c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,025 / item
14K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Square Fringe Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Each fringe features a step-cut diamond set at the center of a square frame composed of big and small round diamonds on prominent prongs.This brand new 14K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Square White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Happy Diamonds Diamond Square Necklace by Chopard. With 122 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 plus 5 round brilliant cut diamonds floating in the pendant total weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Square Mystery Set 9 Stone Sapphire Pendant Necklace with Diamonds, 18K White
Located in New York, NY
A Square Mystery Set 9 Stone Sapphire Pendant with Diamonds made in 18K White Gold. Total Sapphire Weight: 2.70 carats, Diamond Weight: 0.53 carats. Total Weight: 10.80 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Yellow Gold Square Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
Boasting the fascinating floating diamond that has become an esteemed stand-out feature of the brand's highly revered creations, this stunning 18K yellow gold necklace from Chopard i...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds White Gold Diamond Square Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chopard “Happy Diamonds” necklace is crafted from 18K white gold, boasting a 14” chain with lobster claw closure and a pendant that measures 3.25” in length and 0.37” in width. T...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.80 Carat Ruby and White Diamond Square Pendant Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
The 0.80 Carat Ruby and White Diamond Square Pendant Necklace is simple yet luxurious with its sleek design of rubies and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Square and Diamond Baguette Double Leaf Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful blue sapphire squares channel set into a leaf design with diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Belgium Diamond Square White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Square Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. Belgium With 43 Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .50ct Details: Length: 16" Pendant: 28mm Weight: 3....
Diamond, White Gold
Square Peridots with Round Aquamarines and Baguette Diamond Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
One of the most unique jewelry designs, this one of a kind necklace features expert selected square cut Peridots decorated with round Aquamarines and Baguette diamonds at the end of ...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Tone Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Square Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat gold white and yellow gold square-shaped pendant, set with fifty-two (52) round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.50-carat total weight with matching I/J color and...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$450 / item
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.35 Ct Diamond Square Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This elegant LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.35 ct Diamond Square Necklace is made with a delicate 14K white gold chain, highlighting a beautiful white gold openwork square pendant.
Diamond, White Gold
Mesmerizing 3.49 Carat Square Mixed Cut Topaz Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
This enchanting necklace features a breathtaking square mixed-cut topaz as its centerpiece, boasting a remarkable weight of 3.49 carats.
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breathtaking Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat 9.75 Carat of Square Cut Diamonds
Located in Wailea, HI
Crafted with precision and finesse, this stunning necklace features an astonishing 9.75 carats of Square Cut Diamonds, a dazzling display of sheer brilliance and luxury.
White Diamond
Tiffany & Co. .22 Carat Diamond Gold Square Atlas Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. diamond 18k white gold Atlas square numerical pendant necklace 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. total weight .22cts, F-G, VS 18k white gold Stamped: 750 Hallma...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.22 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Pave Set Diamond Square Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamonds: 1.22cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Dimensions: necklace is 16-inch long Weight: 8.81 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Square Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chopard “Happy Diamonds” necklace is crafted from 18K white gold, boasting a 14” chain with lobster claw closure and a pendant that measures 3.25” in length and 0.37” in width. T...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat Pave Diamond Square Necklace 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Rose Gold 0.25ctw Pave Diamond Square Necklace Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Details: Diamonds are approximately 0.25ctw of Pave set, Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Square Link Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 801 round brilliant cut = 7.23cttw Color: G Clarity: VS-SI1 Emerald: 31 = 18.14cttw AAA+ Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Medium Baguette Square Pendant Bail Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This baguette square necklace is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 1.55 total carats of SI Quality white diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Medium Baguette Square Pendant Bail Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This baguette square necklace is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 2.20 total carats of SI-V Quality white diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.10 Ct Diamond Square Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This understated LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.10 ct Diamond Square Pendant Necklace is a minimalist's dream!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,395 / item
LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 1.10 ct Diamond Square Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This understated LB Exclusive 18K rose gold 1.10 ct diamond square necklace is a minimalists dream! The necklace is made with a rose gold chain, highlighting a matching 18K rose gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Square Cluster Pendant Necklace, New
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern diamond square pendant necklace fashioned in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Effy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine & Diamond Square Pendant Enhancer Necklace
By Effy
Located in Baltimore, MD
EFFY 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine & Diamond Square Pendant Enhancer Necklace Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 6.51 grams Diamonds: Approx. .65 CTW champaign and G-H SI round diamonds ...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Baguette and Round, Yellow Gold, Square Mosaic Design Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous pendant features both straight baguette and round brilliant diamonds arranged in a dazzling pattern like the pieces of a puzzle that fit together perfectly! The diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.74 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.21 Carat Diamond Pendant in 18k White ref1461
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant features nine closely set square blue sapphires (total weight 0.74 carats) to give the impression of a single larger center. This is surrounded by a halo of ro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Gold Full Diamond Pave Small Square Cushion Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This sublime necklace will accentuate your look in the most stylish manner thanks to its splendidly understated design and gorgeously subtle diamond décor. The necklace is presented ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Gold 0.43ctw Diamond Byzantine Barocco Square Pendant Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.43ctw (approx.) (1) Red Stone - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Red Stone Mate...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.20 Carat Total Pear Shape, Square Emerald, and Princess Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
You’ll also be delighted by the 2.15 carat total princess cut diamonds, and the 7.18 carat total square emerald cut diamonds that are DEF in color and VVS in clarity.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$980
Square Link Diamond Pendant
Located in Tampa, FL
Square Link Diamond Pendant
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Filigree Necklace 14k White Gold 17" Square Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco drop necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. The drop is set with an estimated 0.04 carat Old European cut diamond (estima...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cut Squared Wheat Chain Necklace, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Chain Style: Diamond Cut Squared Wheat Chain: length 17 3/4", width 1/32" (0.7mm) Closure Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Total Weight: 1.9 Gr...
14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Orange to Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Square Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.31cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Sapphire: princess cut = 2.61cttw Weight: 6.69 grams
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Sold|$9,600
Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Elegant dangling emerald diamond pendant. Lively green, transparent, high lustre, square faceted, natural Colombian 1.01 carats emerald mounted in high profile open basket with four ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Small Square Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Add a touch of irresistible diamond brilliance to your look with this gorgeous necklace that features a wonderfully classy design topped off with lustrous décor. The necklace is beau...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,420
0.33 Carat Square Diamond Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat white gold square diamond pendant featuring 0.33 carat of diamond (G/H/VS).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,760
Invisible Set Diamond Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Invisible set diamond pendant with 0.50 carat total weight of diamonds set in 18 karat yellow and white gold. This pendant hangs from a 14 karat yellow gold 18 inch diamond cut cabl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Sold|$7,601
Yellow Gold Topaz & Diamond Necklace
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classy 18k yellow gold topaz and diamond collar necklace. The front of the necklace features topaz alternating with diamond set bow motifs, whereas the back of the necklace feature...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriel & Co Necklace Smoky Quartz Diamond Square Cross 18 Karat Gold SS Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Gabriel & Co necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold and sterling silver. Smoky quartz measures 13mm accented with an estimated 0.04 carats of diamonds (e...
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Captivating 0.70ct Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A captivating 0.7-carat square emerald cut diamond takes center stage, its F color shimmering with near-colorless brilliance and VS2 clarity revealing a heart as pure as your dreams.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Gold 1.86ct Square Step Aquamarine & Diamonds Pendant & Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a new custom simple and elegant styled aquamarine diamond dangle pendant necklace crafted in solid 14k white gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Small Baguette Square Pendant Bail Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This baguette square necklace is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.65 total carats of SI-V Quality white diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cut Squared Wheat Chain Necklace, 14k Lobster Claw Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Chain Style: Diamond Cut Squared Wheat Closure Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements: Length: 20" Width: 1/32" (0.7mm) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Stamp...
White Gold
Gorgeous Marcus & Co Vibrant Peridot Diamond Gold Necklace
By Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and delicate 18k gold necklace by Marcus & Co, with bright peridots and approx. 4.00ctw in diamonds. Necklace is 16.5" long and 12mm wide. Marked: M&Co. Peridots measure fro...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
DiamondTown 0.70 Carat Ruby Cluster Square and 0.19 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This pendant features a ruby cluster square center (nine stones, total weight 0.70 carats), surrounded by a halo of white diamonds (total diamond weight 0.19 carats) set in 18k White...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.