Sparkling 0.72ct Natural Diamond Trio Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Minimalist with maximum sparkle—this sleek pendant features three round brilliant-cut natural diamonds, totaling 0.72ct, each glowing with G color and VS clarity. Suspended in a clea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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18k Rose Gold Pendant with Cabochon Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
A 18-karat rose gold pendant featuring a natural Zambian emerald, cabochon-cut and mounted in a drop shape. The center stone, a deep, intense green, is enhanced by an elegant halo of...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Lucky Club Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1910 *chain sold separately A 15ct gold pendant, circa 1910, shaped as a stylised club motif. Three softly lustrous pearls form the rounde...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 1.57 Carat Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.57 carat diamond and enamel, 8 karat yellow gold and silver set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
C'est Laudier 32.20 Carat Aquamarine 0.10 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The upper and lower portions of the setting bear three-dimensional scrolling designs, surmounted with three further pavé set diamonds in a linear formation.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.57 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 20.12 Carat Citrine and 0.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 20.12 carat citrine and 0.38 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections. This stunning, f...
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold
Antique 0.37ct Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 14k Yellow Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This platinum set pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone within the drop, in addition to an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading repor...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 6.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These stunning stones are conjoined with an array of bar designs each displaying three claw set Old European cut diamonds, in addition to three pairs of individually claw set diamond...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
5.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.55 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The sapphire is encompassed with twenty-three pavé set eight cut diamonds, with a further outer border of twenty-two individually four-claw set transitional modern brilliant round cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Pearl Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique onyx, pearl, 0.98 carat diamond and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse Victorian gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry co...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18.10 Carat Amethyst 0.32 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature amethyst suspends from an articulating linear array of three individually graduating collet set Old European cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.87 Carat Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The reverse of the setting and the clasp is hallmarked with a 9k fineness mark (9ct). This impressive diamond pendant is supplied with three independent diamond grading certificates...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique 0.29 Carat Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl 10k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.29 carat ruby, 0.80 carat diamond and natural pearl, 10 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collect...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 21k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique pearl 0.05 Carat diamond and, 21 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exce...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
0.44 Carat Diamond and Blue Enamel 15k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1830
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.44 carat diamond and blue enamel, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set cross pendant; part of our collection of antique enamel jewelry. This...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The enamel portrait is ornamented with three impressive Dutch cut diamonds; two set to the floral headdress and one to the womans ribbon necklace.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
7.47 Carat Zambian Emerald and 14.50 Carat Diamond Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent pendant/brooch is supplied with four independent diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an independent diamond grading report car...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Antique 45.27 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive 45.27 carat amethyst and 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set heart pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate je...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.72ct Diamond Cross Pendant in 18k White Gold, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pendant has...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Blister Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, antique Victorian blister pearl and 0.42 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our pearl jewelry collections. This stun...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Natural Pearl 1.42 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian natural pearl and 1.42 Carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry co...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White Gold
Contemporary 1.01Ct Aquamarine and 0.18Ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant 2006
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace is excellent quali...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.95 Carat Sapphire 6.05 Carat Diamond and Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.95 carat sapphire, 6.05 carat diamond and silver pendant/brooch with 9 carat yellow gold fittings; part of our diverse antique Victorian jew...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.81 Carat Opal and 0.71 Carat Diamond Silver Pendant Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Watermelon Tourmaline Slice Pendant in 14K Gold with Diamond & Emerald Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A triangular drop adds another small diamond for a total diamond weight of 0.04 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.48 Carat Opal and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.48 carat opal and 1.20 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collecti...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau 0.35 Carat Diamond, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.35 carat diamond and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our antique enamel jewelry collections. This exceptional, fi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 2.38 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch, 1880s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.38 carat opal and 0.75 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant/brooch ; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry co...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl and 1.18 Carat Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Pendant Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stone...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.30Ct Sapphire, Seed Pearl and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique French antique necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated Art Nouveau style frame is ornamented with a central or...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and striking 18th-century Spanish cross pendant, this exceptional piece of devotional jewelry is a true testament to the grandeur of the Baroque era. Masterfully handcrafted i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Pearl and 0.77 Carat Diamond, 9k Rose Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl and 0.77 carat diamond, 9 karat rose gold and platinum set pendant / brooch; part of our Edwardian jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Platinum
2.35 Carat Opal and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.35 carat opal and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant; part of our antique opal jewelry collections. This stu...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 3.55 Carat Aquamarine 0.30 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine aquamarine and diamond necklace in the UK. Aquamarine Quality Cut Round/Pear Faceted Content 5.55 ca...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Aquamarine and 1.55 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.55 carat diamond and 0.80 carat aquamarine, 18 karat white gold cross pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pearl and 4.84 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian natural pearl and 4.84 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our Victorian jewelry collection. This stunning,...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
16.68 Carat Turquoise and 0.47 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card for the tur...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
0.25 Carat Emerald 0.48 Carat Diamond Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.25 carat emerald, 0.48 carat diamond, pearl and 15 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collection. This stunni...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 3.51 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Pendant Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature diamond, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting sto...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 2.88 Carat Opal 0.84 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique gemstone necklace is exceptional quality set with a k...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1890s Diamond Aquamarine Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant or Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian 3.22 carat diamond and 2.10 carat aquamarine, seed pearl and 18 karat gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fin...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Peridot 1.95 Carat Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.25 carat peridot and 1.95 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique peridot ...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco 4.20ct Citrine and Diamond 18K White Gold and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.20 carat citrine and 0.70 carat diamond, 18k white gold and platinum Art Deco drop pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
AIGS Certificate 3.03 ct Ruby Brilliant Pendant unheated Mozambique 950 Platinum
Located in Viena, Viena
a three carat ruby is considered a rarity rubies are found as not so large rough crystals and are usually not so large after cutting, this unheated ruby drop from Mozambique is there...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Flower Pendant by Erica Courtney
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Capture the radiant energy of the sun with Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Flower Pendant. This exquisite designer pendant features a vivid 3.18-carat Mandarin garn...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, rock crystal and 21 karat yellow gold pendant/ brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique Victorian...
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.71 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The medial drop is further accented with a vertical arrangement of three graduating seed pearls.
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.85 Carat Sapphire and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections. This fine and impressive a...
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 0.36 Carat Sapphire and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.36 carat sapphire and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse Art Nouveau jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage 34.92 Carat High Zircon and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 34.92 carat high zircon and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse Art Deco style jewellery collection. This ...
Zircon, Yellow Gold
25.55 Carat Aquamarine 2.65 Carat Ruby 22k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 25.55 carat aquamarine and 2.65 carat ruby, 22 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our vintage aquamarine jewelry collection. This stunning vi...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 2 Carat Montana Sapphire and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.00 carat Montana blue sapphire and 18 karat yellow gold cross pendant; part of our diverse collection of antique cross pendants. This stunn...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 48 Carat Carnelian Jasper and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1880s 48 carat carnelian jasper and 18 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. Thi...
Carnelian, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Seed Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.10 carat pink tourmaline and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch - boxed; part of our diverse collection of antique ...
Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1910 0.32ct Aquamarine Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.32 carat aquamarine and pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant with 9 karat yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and im...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.15 carat aquamarine, seed pearl pendant and 15 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressi...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
3.60 ct Round Diamond Three-Row Tassel Drop Earrings 14K Rose Gold Bridal Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Three graduated lines of round brilliants fall from a domed top, fanning slightly as they descend like a diamond tassel. The continuous strands read as ribbons of white light, scinti...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.60 ct Round Diamond Three-Row Tassel Drop Earrings 18K Rose Gold Bridal Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Three graduated lines of round brilliants fall from a domed top, fanning slightly as they descend like a diamond tassel. The continuous strands read as ribbons of white light, scinti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Drop Earrings 2.66 Carats in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SEE-112302B Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.43 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 2.66 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI ...
Diamond, Gold, 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.