Fine Three Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A high quality diamond tennis necklace. 24.88 carats of E/F color VS clarity round brilliant cut diamonds set in an 18k white gold three prong mounting.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Three Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace
By R & R Creations
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"2% from this sale will be donated to Los Angeles fire victims" The straight line design emphasizes the continuity of the diamonds, providing a sleek and modern look. Expertly craft...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diana M. 23.00 Carat Three Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Three Prong Straight Line Diamond Tennis Necklace, Features 23.00 Carats all the same size round brilliant cut diamonds 3 prong mounting.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diana M. 7.00 Carat Three Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Half Way Diamond Tennis necklace, features 7.00 carats of diamonds, set in yellow gold 3 prong mounting with 88 stones G-H in Color SI in Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M 14K White Gold 6.50 Ct Round Diamond Three Prong Tennis Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt white gold, 17" 3 prong diamond graduated tennis necklace featuring 6.50 cts tw round diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three Prong Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with this timeless tennis necklace, featuring a seamless row of round brilliant diamonds, each secured in a classic three-prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 22.78ct Diamond Three-Prong Tennis Necklace 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic natural diamond three prong tennis necklace, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 98 round brilliant diamonds, 22.78 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$40,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 23.31ct Diamond Three-Prong Tennis Necklace 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic diamond three prong tennis necklace, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 96 round brilliant diamonds, 23.31 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 13.48ct Diamond Three-Prong Tennis Necklace 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic diamond three prong tennis necklace, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 119 round brilliant diamonds, 13.48 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 9.26ct Diamond Three-Prong Tennis Riviera Necklace 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic diamond tennis riviera necklace, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 9.26 carats of round brilliant diamonds, approximately I/J color and SI clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diana M 18 Kt White Gold Three Prong 5.00 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold 3 prong diamond tennis necklace adorned with 5.00 cts tw of round diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.87Cttw Three Prong Round Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace 18K Rose Gold 17.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This luxury tennis statement necklace features 204 dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted in three prong setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
35 Carat Diamond Riviera Three Claws 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Line Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This huge and magnificent Riviera Tennis Necklace has a total diamond weight of 35.00 Carat in delightfully graduated Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds Colour G/H clarity SI.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Garland Collection Diamond 3-Prong Tennis Line Necklace
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
We are crazy about our 3-prong diamond necklaces. Classic and chic, these showcase an unexpected take with an edgy three-prong setting. While these are substantial and stunning to be...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Graduated Tennis Necklace in with 3-Prong Set Round Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 25 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all certified by GIA with a sparkly e...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Graduated Tennis Necklace in with 3-Prong Set Round Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 18 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all certified by GIA with a sparkly e...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$36,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 19.42ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 3-Prong Set 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic three prong yellow gold diamond tennis necklace, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 98 round brilliant diamonds, 19.42 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$41,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 23.47ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 3-Prong Set 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic natural diamond yellow gold three prong tennis necklace. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 96 round brilliant diamonds, 23.47 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 16.25ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 3-Prong Set 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic three prong yellow gold diamond tennis necklace, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 16.25 carats of round brilliant diamonds, approximately G color and VS2 clarity. 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
21 Carat Tennis Necklace in with 3-Prong Set Round Diamonds
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 21 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all beautiful Each stone has a thre...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 14.44ct Round Diamond 4 Prongs Matinee Chain Tennis Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold Length: 18.00 inches Width: 2.82 mm Weight: 22.70 grams Ladies 14K white gold single strand matinee diamond necklace. Stamped "14K". In...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 7.00ct Round Diamond 4 Prongs Tennis Chain Matinee Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Length: 26.00 inches Width: 2.10 mm Weight: 21.80 grams 18K White Gold single-strand matinee diamond necklace. Engraved with "18K". In ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M 18K White Gold 25.80 Cts Tw Diamond Tennis Necklace Set in 3 Prong
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diana M 18kt white gold tennis necklace weighing 25.80 cts tw in a three prong setting
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,792Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.05 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond Tennis Necklace Three Stone Station 18k White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
This 18k white gold diamond tennis necklace does exactly that. Three oval-cut natural rubies — each vivid, each individually prong-set, together weighing 3.05 carats — are spaced at ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Tennis Necklace 3.62 Ct Spike Prong for Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
Where traditional tennis necklaces use four-prong basket or bezel settings that hold each stone in a neutral, invisible cradle, this necklace uses three precisely angled gold prongs ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Tennis Necklace – 26.77CTW
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies Total Ruby Weight: 26.49CT Total Weight Ruby Cut: Round Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.28CT Total Weight Diamond Cut: Round...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$94,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 25.50 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular diamond tennis necklace showcases a total of 25.50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, all meticulously matched for exceptional brilliance and fire.
Diamond, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Yellow Diamond Tennis Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold Length: 20.00 inches Width: 2.50 mm Weight: 25.10 grams 10K Yellow Gold single strand diamond necklace. The metal was tested and dete...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Diamond Tennis Riviera Necklace 10 Carats Tapering Choker Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Each diamond is set with three prongs and sparkles brilliantly!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Round Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 6.18 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Three prong setting. Length is 17".
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Round Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 7.01 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k white gold. Three prong setting. Length is 16".
White Diamond, White Gold
$74,400Sale Price|20% Off
23 Carat Round Diamond 18K White Gold Riviera Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece of this stunning piece is a prominent 0.70-carat diamond that captures the light beautifully. Each diamond is meticulously set in a degradé three-prong setting, sho...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.00tcw AAA+ Colombian Emerald Heart & Diamond Tennis Lariat Necklace 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
One hundred eighty-three diamonds are expertly matched and dance their way around the 18K gold tennis necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
29.00 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Long Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning long necklace, showcasing one row of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 29.00 carats total with approximately F color and SI clarity, set on a three prong setting. Fine...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Formal Diamond Tennis Necklace Riviera 19.46ct Round Brilliant D-E-F Color
Located in Great Neck, NY
A classic high jewelry design elevated by rare gemological features and exceptional craftsmanship. Metal: White gold Diamonds: Round brilliant, three-prong set Total Weight: 19.46 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21.85 Carats Natural Diamond Graduated Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
A breathtaking statement piece — this exquisite graduated diamond tennis necklace features 21.85 carats of 100% natural round brilliant-cut diamonds, each meticulously set in a three...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 10.30 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning tennis necklace, featuring 156 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 10.30 carats total with H-I color and VS+ clarity, each set on a three prong setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price / item|25% Off
9.2 Carat Brilliant Round Graduating Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Graduating Diamond Tennis necklace in 14K white gold. Natural brilliant round diamonds are F-G-H VS1-SI2, ranging from 2 to 5 mm, in three prongs style setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 13.91 CT Natural Unheated Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace 13.91 Carat in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diana M 14K Rose Gold Half-Way 3.15 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt rose gold half-way around three-prong tennis necklace featuring 3.15 cts tw of diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14.75 Ct Lab Diamond Oval Tennis Necklace Pink Pear Drop 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
At the center front, the necklace makes its move. Three oval-cut diamonds — progressively larger, aligned vertically — descend from the lowest point of the tennis necklace as a casca...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 43.58 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant long necklace, showcasing 172 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 43.58 carats total, each set on a three prong setting. Finely made with 18K white gold, 32 inches in le...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.02 Carat Graduating Round Diamond Riviere Tennis Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An important and brilliant necklace featuring graduating round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 8.03 carats, each set in a three-prong basket made of 18 karat white gold. Has a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.54 Ct Lab Diamond Multi-Shape Bezel Tennis Necklace 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
10.54 carats of lab-grown diamonds — optically, chemically, and physically identical to mined diamonds — set in full bezel mountings across a graduating multi-shape tennis necklace i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies 14K Yellow Gold 5.49ct Diamond Tennis Cuban Paper Clip Multi Row Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 26.16 grams One Three Row lady's 14K yellow gold triple strand collar, choker, princess, matinee, diamond fancy link necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mini-Riviera Tennis Necklace 1.62 Carats Graduated Diamonds in 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Each diamond is set with three prongs and sparkle brilliantly!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.25 CTW Round Cut Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 18 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This straight line tennis necklace features natural round brilliant diamonds set in a classic three-prong tennis design crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
17.5 CTW Round Cut Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 16 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The three-prong straight tennis setting allows flexibility and fluid movement while maintaining secure placement of each diamond.
Diamond, White Gold
54.16 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Multi-Row Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic tennis necklace, showcasing three rows of graduating lengths, set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 54.16 carats total.
18k Gold, White Gold
12.05 Carat Graduating Round Diamond Riviere Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An important and brilliant necklace showcasing graduating round brilliant diamonds weighing 12.05 carats total, each set in a three-prong basket made in 14 karat yellow gold. Has an ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bespoke 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds White Gold Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The total carat weight of 10 carats ensures a dazzling display that captures light from every angle, making you shine with unparalleled radiance. The necklace features a classic thr...
Diamond, White Gold
$600Sale Price|24% Off
Pear Shaped Cubic Zirconia CZ Sterling Silver Tennis Line Statement Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Each stone is set with three prongs and they are linked to each other so the necklace is flexible.
Sterling Silver
$19,075Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.77 Ct Pear Natural Diamond Dual-Strand V-Drop 18K White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Diera, AE
The bridal necklace, perfected. Two symmetrical arms of graduating pear-cut diamonds sweep inward from each side of the collarbone, meeting at a dramatic central drop — three descend...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K Gold Pave Diamond Disc Pendant Charm 0.65ct Fine Jewelry Anniversary Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
Layered with a longer diamond tennis necklace, it adds a focal point mid-chest.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Chandelier Earrings 7.00 Carat Multi Strand Prong Set Earring
Located in Great Neck, NY
From this refined diamond top descend three rows of articulated diamond drops, each stone individually prong-set to maximize brilliance and allow light to pass freely through the sto...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.32 Ct Baguette & Pear Diamond Three-Row Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Discover elegant Diamond Necklaces designed for layering or standalone wear, along with Diamond Bracelets and Tennis Bracelets that pair beautifully with these earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,411Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear & Marquise Diamond Three-Row Band 2.00 Ct 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Discover elegant Diamond Necklaces designed for layering or standalone wear, along with Diamond Bracelets and Tennis Bracelets that pair beautifully with these earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.