Tiffany & Co. 0.30ct Diamond ‘Soleste’ Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From Tiffany & Co. comes this stunning pendant from their Soleste collection. A wonderful round
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.30ct Emerald and Diamond Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From Tiffany & Co. comes this beautiful pendant from their Soleste collection. An intense green
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Soleste Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. necklace from the sophisticated Soleste collection is crafted in
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum Halo 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Tiffany & Co. Soleste® Platinum Pendant – .50ct Aquamarine – .11ct Diamonds – 3.75g – 16
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Natural Round Diamond Halo VVS Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
carat total. A beautiful platinum pendant necklace from the Tiffany & Co Soleste range. Featuring a
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Soleste Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Elegant Tiffany Soleste necklace featuring a stunning sapphire center stone accented with sparkling
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round .30 Carats Diamonds Halo Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This sparkling Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond halo pendant necklace is stunningly simple, yet
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Double Pavé Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. The focal point of this exquisite piece is the Soleste pendant
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Rare Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace. A beautiful
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined Soleste necklace by Tiffany & Co., crafted in platinum and 18K yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Pendant Necklace Platinum with Tanzanite and Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
", Pendant Length: 10.85 mm, Pendant Width: 10.85 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Soleste Round Pendant
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This pendant by Tiffany & Co is from the Soleste collection featuring a total of 0.16ct of round
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
Platinum 16" Tiffany & Co. Soleste Pendant. The pear shaped Tanzanite weighs approximately 1.25
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
RRP £3,625 ITEM CONDITION Excellent MANUFACTURER Tiffany & Co. MODEL Soleste MODEL REFERENCE
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Soleste Yellow Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Platinum -Length: 16” -Pendant dimension: 12x12mm -Center Fancy Yellow Diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Soleste" diamond pendant necklace, centering a cushion-cut natural fancy vivid yellow diamond
Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
An elegant pendant from the Tiffany & Co Soleste collection. It features a wonderfully deep blue
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Aquamarine & Diamond Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An enchanting platinum aquamarine and diamond pendant by Tiffany & Co. from the Soleste collection
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Pendant Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Soleste
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s Soleste collection, Shimmering diamonds surround an intensely colored pink
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Round Tanzanite Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. stationary pendant necklace from the Soleste collection finely crafted in platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Round Ruby and Diamond Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond Soleste stationary pendant necklace finely crafted in platinum
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A signed Tiffany & Co. natural Yellow Diamond pendant necklace, from the legacy jewelers' Soleste
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.50ct Brilliant Cut Aquamarine And Diamond Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.50ct Brilliant Cut Aquamarine And Diamond Platinum Soleste Pendant Brand- Tiffany
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Signed Tiffany & Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A signed Tiffany & Co. natural Yellow Diamond pendant necklace, from the legacy jewelers' Soleste
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Pear Shape Rubellite Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Double Soleste Pendant Necklace, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication
White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
Signed Tiffany & Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A signed Tiffany & Co. natural Yellow Diamond pendant necklace, from the legacy jewelers' Soleste
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Pedant 0.30 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Unique features: Tiffany Soleste Pedant in platinum with round brilliant diamonds. One centre
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Double Soleste Pear Shape Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste pendant finely crafted in platinum featuring a 1.25 ct pear shape aquamarine
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Soleste Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: Platinum Diamond: 13 round brilliant cut = .16cttw Color: G
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Diamond Soleste 18k Gold Platinum Cluster Pendant IF
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow And White Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Soleste Pendant
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Tiffany & Co. 0.20 Carat Diamond Soleste Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have simple yet elegant necklace from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
designer Tiffany & Co. Both pieces form part of the 'Soleste' collection and feature a single round
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Yellow and White Diamond Platinum and Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum And 18k White Gold Soleste Yellow And White Diamond Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Soleste pendant in Platinum with a Ruby and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Tiffany & Co. Soleste pendant and necklace. Made of 950 Platinum, measuring 40 cm, and weighing
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Platinum Soleste Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Tiffany & Company Soleste Collection Platinum Pendant, set with a Very fine color .40
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany Soleste Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant Necklace is a timeless piece of jewellery set in
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. "Soleste" Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
pendant necklace from Tiffany & Co's "Soleste" collection features a sparkling pear shaped diamond at
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. Soleste Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. necklace from the sophisticated Soleste collection is crafted in
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Round Diamond .80ct IVVS2 Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Pendant Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Soleste Hallmarks: ©Tiffany & Co. PT950 37895008 Metal
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Co Soleste Necklace with Tanzanite
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co Soleste Necklace with Tanzanite Tiffany Soleste Collection features vibrant center stone
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Aquamarine Pendant in Platinum with Diamond Halo
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel, IN
This Tiffany & Co. pendant was recently traded in and is in excellent condition with the box. This
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Round Diamond Halo 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This sparkling Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond halo pendant necklace is stunningly simple, yet
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Platinum Halo Diamond Tanzanite Pear Shaped Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co Gender: Women's Metal Type: 950 platinum Length: 16.00 inches Weight: 6.35
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
TIFFANY&Co. Soleste Yellow Diamond 0.41ct FIY-VS1 18K YG Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Product Number: 23560904 ■ Brand: TIFFANY&Co. ■ Product Name: Soleste Yellow Diamond Pendant
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace in Platinum & 18K
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
of the Soleste collection. The pendant and chain are both signed TIFFANY & CO., confirming
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamond Tanzanite Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. "Soleste" pendant necklace crafted in platinum and featuring a stationary
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Platinum Tiffany & Co. Tanzanite Pendant White 0.70 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany Soleste Pendant with Round Tanzanite .70 carat total weight framed with (20) Round
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Sapphire & Diamond Pendant & Earring Platinum 2-Piece Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. Collection: Soleste Style: Pendant and Earring 2 Piece Set Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Pendant
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Platinum Tanzanite Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Platinum Soleste necklace with pendant by Tiffany & Co, with approx. 2 carat tanzanite and 0.09ctw
Tanzanite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Pendant Necklace Platinum with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Length: 16", Pendant: 8.65x8.65 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Soleste Pendant Necklace Platinum with
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Circlet Pendant Necklace Platinum and Diamonds Mini
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
", Pendant: 5.70x5.70 Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Soleste Circlet Pendant Necklace Platinum and Diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Cartier pendant, a true gem from the 1970s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perf...
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
$1,754 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 4.43 Carat GIA G SI1 Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover the world of Tiffany & Co. with this Diamond Heart Necklace, featuring a breathtaking 4.43 carat heart-shaped GIA certified diamond with G color and SI1 clarity which offers...
Diamond, Platinum
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
$13,160
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1930s Antique 2.85 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 2.85 carat diamond and platinum brooch in the form of a bow; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and imp...
Diamond, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Van Cleef and Arpels Frivole Diamond Pendent Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Pendent Chain Necklace. Frivole collection. Frivole Mini Pendant, white gold 18K, round diamonds. 25 Diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS, approx. total 0.21 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,357Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.2 in L 17 in
14K White Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace 17 Inch
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday elegance with this refined 14K white gold necklace featuring two matched pear-shaped emeralds, totaling 0.70 carats, gracefully suspended in a vertical drop des...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,295
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Drop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning pair of platinum diamond drop earrings by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are set with round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting joined together by moving flexi bars. T...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.
In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.
In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
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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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.