Sold|$52,800
21.94 Carat Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 21.94ctw round and baguette cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. Necklace Measurements: 17″ Clasp: Tongu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$125,500
Platinum and diamond statement necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
This truly stunning, one of a kind Art Deco necklace is both versatile and jaw dropping. Six hundred sixty-five diamonds with a total weight of 24.40 carats are set in platinum. Th...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$39,500
Gold And Diamond Statement Necklace 18K
Located in New York, NY
Gold And Diamond Statement Necklace. This necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring graduating design of high polished fancy shaped links seamlessly fitted together.
Diamond, Gold
Sold|$26,645
Rubelite Diamond Yellow Gold Statement Necklace
By Gemlok by Gemveto
Located in Troy, MI
Bold 18k yellow gold necklace features 18 oval rubelites alternating with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds. Handcrafted in New York. 6.5mm wide. Weighs 81 grams. Rubelite 21 cttw Dia...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Sold|$29,700
Diamond 18K Gold Mesh Choker Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring an exquisite choker statement necklace, featuring natural round diamonds set in a sophisticated geometric kite link design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$48,650
20.74ct tw Pear Shape Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Pear Shape Natural Earth-Mined Drop Statement Necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement Turquoise Coral Diamond Gold Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This statement flower necklace made with Turquoise, Coral & Diamonds in 18K Gold is indeed a bold and beautiful piece.
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Total Diamond Large Statement Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Two Tone Diamond Details: A total of 32 diamonds with approximately 4ctw round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are I/J in color and SI in clarity. Necklace measurements: 1...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Labradorite Hematite Bead Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
Four strands of hematite beads with a large round labradorite pendant adorned with diamonds that sparkle and shine. A unique design created here in the San Francisco Bay Area. This ...
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Gold-filled
Golden Rose Pearl Diamond Gold Clasp Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Golden Rose Pearl Necklace is a stunning piece crafted for the discerning jewelry enthusiast. This necklace features 36 radiant golden pearls, meticulously arranged with a dazzling...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Aquamarine and Diamonds with Blue Sapphire Statement Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity 16 Inch Necklace with 4.84CTS of Diamonds, 244.08CTS of Aquamarine Tumbled Beads, and 38.72CTS of Blue Sapphire Beads. Set in 20K Gold. Extender available for longer attachm...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Antique French 11.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold, Platinum Set Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive statement diamond necklace has been crafted in 18ct and 14ct yellow gold, with platinum and silver settings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10.18ct T.W. Diamond Statement Tennis Flower Motif Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the essence of timeless sophistication with this 10.18ct t.w. diamond statement tennis flower motif necklace. Boasting an exquisite design adorned with glittering diamonds, t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Diamond Coral Onyx 18K Gold Tassel Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted with lavish Diamond, Coral, and Onyx in 18K yellow gold a Statement Necklace.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
87.53 Carat Purple Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Statement Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling array and shades of purple appear from the richness of this beautiful 87.53 Carat purple Rhodolite Garnet And Diamond Necklace. This beautiful necklace made by Shimon's C...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Amethyst Diamond 18K Gold Multi Strand Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite vintage 18K Yellow Gold Necklace, featuring a stunning large cabochon amethyst as the centerpiece, surrounded by halos of brilliant round diamonds set in a delicate floral ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
71.00 Carat Sapphire, 10.00 Carat Natural Diamonds, Statement Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
* Custom Order - Process time for this item is 30 business days. Stunning Sapphire diamond statement necklace. The royal blue color and extraordinary design make it the ultimate eye-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
'V' Shaped Diamond Statement Necklace 1.25cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: 1.25cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI2/SI3 Stone Cut: Round Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 71mm x 51mm W...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
12.35 Carat TW Diamond Riviera Line Tennis Gradual Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Riviera Line Tennis Gradual Statement Necklace is a timeless piece for remarkable sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Marina B Diamond Heart Shape Link Statement Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina B
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Shape Link Statement Necklace by Marina B.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Statement 7.3 ct Pear shaped Emerald and Graduated Diamond Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant 7.3 ct Emerald drop pendant on a 24-inch, half-way graduated Diamond and chain necklace with 5ct round Diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. This design is also available in ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Statement 6.5 ct Emerald cut Emerald and Graduated Diamond Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant 6.5 ct Emerald-cut Emerald pendant on a 24-inch, graduated Diamond necklace with 11ct all-around Diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. This design is also available in 4 ct ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Statement 4 ct Emerald Cut Emerald and Graduated Diamond Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant 4 ct Emerald-cut Emerald pendant on a 24-inch, 5ct half-graduated Diamond and half chain necklace in 18k yellow gold. This design is also available in 6.5 ct Emerald an...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl Statement Necklace with Diamond-Accented Pendant
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
💎 Radiate Royal Energy – Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl Statement Necklace with Diamond-Accented Pendant ✨ Step into your power with this breathtaking, one-of-a-kind necklace ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
Vintage Solid 18k Gold Pearl Textured Flower & Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
A true statement piece that is guaranteed to turn heads! This necklace is very well made and drenched with absolutely the finest quality pearls and diamond throughout.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Seed Pearl Diamond Gold Tassel Sautoir Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sautoir Necklace features a fine quality Rectangular Bi-color Tourmaline, enhanced with micro set Diamonds in gallery mounting, suspending a tassel composed of 40 strands of Akoya Ke...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Bottega Veneta 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Statement Sfera Necklace
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM916 Brand: Bottega Veneta Description: Sfera Diamond Necklace Accompanied With: Box & Certificate Gender: Ladies Necklace Length: 60cm Necklace Width: 2cm Clasp Type: Push ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Large Statement Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Necklace by Chopard features 93 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 2.00ct total colour G, clarity VS, made in 18k Yellow Gold. The length is 40cm and width is 1.3cm and the pendant...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fei Liu Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
Description: Drop pendant with 0.24ct-0.4ct white diamonds set in satin-finished 18ct yellow gold. Inspiration: The subtle shimmer of the Drops collection is brought to life when w...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980's Diamond Coral Lapis Bead Yellow Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable diamond and coral necklace is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 88.4 grams and measuring 24” long with a 2 ½ “drop. Composed of a yellow gold rope chai...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$11,999 / item
8.43cttw Round Cut Diamond Cuban Link Statement Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This luxury full diamond Cuban link statement necklace is set with 801 pave set round brilliant cut shimmering diamonds totaling 8.43 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.33Cttw Round Cut Diamond Statement Necklace 18K White Gold 16 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This luxury full diamond statement necklace is set with 520 pave set round brilliant cut shimmering diamonds totaling 8.33 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$11,000 / item
8.43cttw Round Cut Diamond Cuban Link Statement Necklace 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This luxury full diamond Cuban link statement necklace is set with 801 pave set round brilliant cut shimmering diamonds totaling 8.43 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Link Statement Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Necklace by Bulgari features 60 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 3.00ct total colour F, clarity VVS, mounted in an 18k Yellow Gold link design chain. This Necklace has a secure p...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold 2.20ct Brilliant Diamond Grooved Link Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This statement collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a magnificent center piece that's made from solid white gold and perfectly covered with 28 round brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 14K Yellow Gold 8.0 Carat Diamond Riviera Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
As elegant as it is dramatic, this dazzling Riviera diamond necklace elevates any attire. Expertly crafted in warm weaves of 14K yellow gold, this eye-catching design features flower...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 14K Yellow Gold 8.0 Carat Diamond Riviera Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
As elegant as it is dramatic, this dazzling Riviera diamond necklace elevates any attire. Expertly crafted in warm weaves of 14K yellow gold, this eye-catching design features flower...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.65 Carat Pear Shape Diamond and Royal Blue Sapphire Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Royal Blue Sapphire Pear Shape Drop Statement Necklace.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Opal Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Statement necklace is designed with a polished gold cuban chain and centers a hexagonal twisted rope station Featuring a claw set opal cabochon measuring approximately 25.3 x 20.5 m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Lucea 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Large Chandelier Statement Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Up for sale is this absolutely breathtaking diamond Bulagri statement necklace crafted from solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning Faux Diamond Encrusted Snake Golden Mesh Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Golden Mesh Snake Runway Necklace with Sparkling Rhinestone encrusted snake head and tail; a magnet under the head, so versatile, allowing you to worn in many different wa...
Gold Plate
Charles Krypell 18k Gold 10ctw Diamond Interlocking Knot Link Statement Necklace
By Charles Krypell
Located in Montclair, NJ
This Charles Krypell rare interlocking knot link statement chain necklace is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.5 Carat Round Brilliant Baguette Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful diamond statement necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Bondanza 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Citrine Black Onyx Statement Necklace
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent and very well made statement necklace designed by Michael Bondanza that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold 34.65ct Oval Ruby & Diamond Statement Collier Chandelier Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This jaw dropping statement necklace is crafted in solid 18k white gold and is set with fine quality natural rubies and diamonds throughout.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Large Statement 14K
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 0.25 Carats Weight of Round Brilliant White Diamonds Color: H-I / Clarity: SI 0.08 Carats Weight of Baguette Diamonds Fine one-of-a-kind craftsmanship meets incre...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace White Gold Large Statement 14K
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K White Gold 0.25 Carats Weight of Round Brilliant White Diamonds Color: H-I / Clarity: SI 0.08 Carats Weight of Baguette Diamonds Fine one-of-a-kind craftsmanship meets incred...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Diamond Diadea Statement Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM2092 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k White Gold Diamond Diadea Necklace Accompanied With: Presentation Box Gender: Ladies Necklace Length: 41.8cm Necklace Width: 8mm Clasp T...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,795
Statement Diamond Seahorse Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold approximately .50tcw H-I/VS-SI1 Diamonds and approximately .01 Emerald Seahorse Pendant. This is a statement piece! It measures 2 3/16 inch long by 1 inch wide. It...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat 3 Stone Round Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxurious beauty of this 14k yellow gold 3/4 cttw 3 stone round diamond 18" statement necklace. With its natural diamond origin and 13 round diamonds totaling 3/4 cttw...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10ctw Diamond Flower Black Cultured Pearl Statement Necklace 18k Gold 18.5"
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: *Natural Diamonds* Total Carats - 1.10ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - H Clarity - SI2 - I2 *Cultured Pearls* Size - 11 - 12.6 mm Cut - Oval / Egg Color -...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold GIA 27.5ctw Sapphire & Diamond Wide Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Clean Cornflower Blue Color - 12.5ctw (approx. based on the certification measurements) *See Certification Detail...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 22.38ctw VVS F Diamond Covered Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 12 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - E/F Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 5.52ctw exact 720 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.50 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Circle Statement Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful diamond statement necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold.
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold 6.44ctw GIA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:--(1 Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Step Cut - Prong Set - Rich Green Color w/ Natural Inclusions - F2 Clarity - 3.72ct approx. Based on the certification ** See Certif...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster & Heart Center Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A uniquely elegant diamond cluster necklace. Each diamond is set to create a captivating V-shaped base with an attached 18 inch box chain. There are 52 rose-cut diamonds set in the f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
27.00 carat total weight Natural Pave Diamond Statement Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
NOTE: Not sure which category to put this under, but the post is otherwise complete. Natural Pave Diamond Statement Necklace 27.00 carat total weight in 18k White Gold Large Shape ...
Diamond, 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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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.