10k Two-Tone Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Radiant Ribbon Pendant Necklace 'H-I, I1-I2'
Located in New York, NY
Timeless yellow gold cascades around a swirl of diamond-embellished white gold to create a sparkling spiral shape connected by a single round stone at the bottom. With style and eleg...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Necklace 18K rose gold mother-of-pearl Diamond
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Necklace18K rose gold, white mother-of-pearl & diamond inlaidAccessories: Original box
10k Two-Tone Gold 1/10 Ct TDW Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 'H-I, I1-I2'
Located in New York, NY
Certain to bring a smile on her face, this ribbon-shaped pendant features a heart accent in the center. The ribbon framing is crafted of 10 karats yellow gold, and the heart accent i...
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold
14K Two-Toned Gold 2/5 Carat Round Diamond Pendant Necklace 'H-I, I1-I2'
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of this necklace is 2/5 cttw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cuban Link Diamond Two-Tone 2 to 1 Chain Necklace in 18K Rose & White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10mm Cuban Link Diamond Two-Tone 2 to 1 Chain Necklace in 18K Rose & White Gold 2.59 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 57.8 Grams of 18K Rose & White Gold Length: 16 inches ...
Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold
.62 Carat Total Round E-F / VS2 Diamond Two-Tone Vertical Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous, contemporary necklace with sleek double bar shape. The pendant is 18 karat yellow gold and white palladium. The chain is 14 karat white gold The pendant main diamond is sem...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
2.90 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Pearl Necklace in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Gift Yourself This Astounding 2.90 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Natural Diamond Pearl Necklace In Authentic 14K Two-Tone Gold, Meant To Make You Smile And Glow Endlessly!
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
10k Two-Tone Gold 1/4 Ct TDW Diamond Spiral Link Pendant Necklace 'I-J, I2-I3'
Located in New York, NY
Swirls of white and yellow gold are linked together, creating an eye-catching contrast for this unique pendant necklace. A sprinkling of diamonds line the outer layer, while a single...
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold
7 Carat Black and White Diamond Two Strand Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
7 Carat White and Black Diamond Two Strand Tennis Necklace in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Two-Tone Art Deco Butterfly Pendant with Rubies and Diamonds, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant two-tone butterfly pendant is crafted in 14K white gold and adorned with vibrant gemstones. The butterfly’s eyes feature two medium pink rubies, adding a soft yet striki...
Ruby
18K 750 Two Toned Yellow and White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Toned Choker Necklace Metal Type: 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold Total Item Weight: 55.4 Grams Dimensions: Length: 17.5 in Width: 5.0 in Height: 15.0 mm Sizable: No 1: Pr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Tone 14k Gold 1.42mm Diamond Cut Bright Fancy Link 22" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K Yellow & White Gold Weight: 5.93 Grams Chain Type: Diamond Cut Bright Fancy Link Chain Length: 22" Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 1.42mm (approx.) C...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Two-Layer Pendant Necklace with Malachite Heart
Located in Houston, TX
The Mi Amor Menthe necklace is a celebration of love and elegance, featuring a striking green heart at its center. Surrounded by sparkling diamonds, this captivating piece exudes a f...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Italian 14k Two-Tone Gold 2.9mm 16" Diamond Cut Figaro Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 6.5 Grams Type: 2.9mm Diamond Cut Texture Figaro Link Length: 16" measured next to ruler Closure: Lobster Clasp End Cap Width: 2....
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Diamond Flower Pendant 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k two-tone Diamond Floral Style Pendant. There is a .25ct RBC Diamond in the center, with smaller .01ct single-cut accent diamonds. .50TDW. Tests 55% on x-ray gun. Weighs 6.4gr
Diamond, 14k Gold
8.0mm Cuban Link Diamond Two-Tone 2 to 1 Chain Necklace in 18K Rose & White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.0mm Cuban Link Diamond Two-Tone 2 to 1 Chain Necklace in 18K Rose & White Gold 1.91 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 41.7 Grams of 18K Rose & White Gold Length: 16 inches...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pendant in 14k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Pendant in 14k Two-Tone Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k two-tone gold and showcases a sleek, elongated design set with princess-cut diamonds in an invisible setting. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Two Rows Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G-H SI
By David & Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.30 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 2 Rows Necklace 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches chain 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.30CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Twenty Two Carats Aquamarine Eighteen Karat Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The center of this 18-karat yellow gold contemporary pendant necklace is an aquamarine. This pendant necklace is designed by the artist Polya Medvedeva, whose mission for the last t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Dolphins & Silver Pearl Motif Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This pendant features two intertwined dolphins with a cultured silver pearl attached at the tail. The pearl measures 8 mm in diameter and the pendant drops 31 mm from the 16" fancy l...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone Diamond and Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,384Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Diamond Pendant in 14k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Heart Diamond Pendant in 14k Two-Tone Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k two-tone gold, combining yellow gold with white gold accents, and features a sculptural heart design highli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Chandelier Pendant In Two Tone Gold
By Louis XV Jewelers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A gorgeous pendant filled with 1.02 carats of white diamonds all set in 18k white and rose gold. Dimensions are 35.5mm x 19.48mm.
Diamond, Gold
Necklace Two Rows of Pearls with 18 Carat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Paris, FR
Necklace two Rows of Pearls Diameter 8.5 mm to 9 mm with 18 Carat yellow Gold Clasp Paved with Diamonds for about 1.5 to 2 Carats with a Central Pearl of 8.5 mm to 9 mm in Diameter.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Dainty Two Heart Gold Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Heart Necklace Dainty Two Heart Gold Necklace Valentine Gift Heart Width: 15 mm Approx.
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond, and Gold Large Two-Tone Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on an ultra-rare diamond, white gold, and yellow gold two-toned pendant (Large in Scale) This necklace enhancer has such an effortless and elegant essence you will be ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K Two Tone Diamond Pendant 0.25ct Octagon Vintage
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage-style pendant showcases a sparkling round diamond set within an octagonal white gold or platinum-inspired frame. The geometric design features intricate milgrain...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yessayan Diamond Two-Tone Cuban Link Bracelet
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.76 Cts. of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 26.8 Grams of 18K Yellow/White Gold Ref. 167312
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.20 Cts F/VS1 Round Baguette Shape Diamonds Two-Strand Tennis Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your elegance with this stunning 3.20 carats round and baguette natural diamonds two-strand tennis necklace, beautifully set in 14K rose gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Two-Tone Set of Fashion Earrings and Necklace with Pendant
Located in Manhasset, NY
18 Karat Two Tone Set of Fashion Earrings and Necklace with Pendant 1.28 Carat. Can purchase the set or either item. Each item marked 750. The necklace marked 14 KT. Necklace: 18 i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary 14k Two Tone Gold Diamond Butterfly Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
This 14K yellow gold and white gold contemporary butterfly pendant showcases expansive yellow gold wings with fine parallel line engraving that follows the natural contour of each wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #23552
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant is crafted in 14K yellow and white gold and accented with 65 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds. The open...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Two Tone Ebony 3 Heart Pendant & Red Gold "Alonso" Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Alonso Beaded Red Gold Necklace consists of: - 38 - 40" length total - adjustable - gold coated beads - red beads Signature Ebony Pendant consists of: - 1.7" length x width - 14k so...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Teardrop Diamond Pendant in 10k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Teardrop Diamond Pendant in 10k Two-Tone Gold This pendant is crafted in 10k two-tone gold and features round and baguette diamonds arranged in a teardrop design. The white ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Red Gold Alonso Necklace Two Tone Ebony Sun Star Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Clarissa Bronfman Signature Ebony pendants are an emblem that embody the collection as a whole. They are versatile for formal/casual wear. They come with signature otto locks on top...
Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2.70ct Diamond Two Tone Gold Panthere Style Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 14k yellow and white gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.70ct. The color of these diamonds is H with VS...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,188Sale Price|20% Off
Black & White Diamond Circle Pendant in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Black & White Diamond Circle Pendant in 18k Two-Tone Gold Crafted in 18k two-tone gold, this circle pendant features black diamonds totaling 0.98 carats total weight accented by...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two Tone Gold Round Illusion Diamond Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
This pendant is expertly fashioned from 14K yellow and white gold. The mesmerizing illusion of a single large diamond is created by the way smaller diamonds are puzzled together and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Two Tone Diamond Cross Pendant 14/18k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Large two tone diamond cross with a unique design. The bail is large enough to accommodate most chains. The pendant is 14k yellow and white gold but the bail is 18k yellow gold. In v...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Tone 6.60 Carat TW Yellow Diamond Cross Pendant
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT two tone diamond cross pendant features 6.10ct of 6 yellow cushion diamonds in white diamond halo of 0.50cts
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant #23644
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant is crafted in 14K two-tone gold and accented with one round single cut diamond at its center. The open filigr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Flower Pendant #21392
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Flower Pendant- A dazzling floral design, this stunning pendant features a two-tone 14K yellow and white gold setting adorned with a total of 27 diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Two Faced Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Large bail : 0.7cm Chain not included This exquisite vintage Italian two-faced cross pendant is a timeless expression of elegance and craftsmanship, crafted from 18kt yellow gold wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Toned 14K Gold Diamond Cross Pendant, 0.67ct, Contemporary, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This two-toned diamond cross pendant is a striking blend of elegance and craftsmanship, crafted primarily in 14K white gold with subtle accents of yellow gold for a warm, contrasting...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Two Tone Gold Diamond Laddder Pendant #19126
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Gold Diamond Ladder Pendant- This sparkling pendant features thee round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white and yellow gold. Approximate total diamond weight:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Love 18 karat yellow gold two diamond set bracelet Designed as a double row cable link chain bracelet, featuring Cartier's iconic Love heart circular gold disc to one end,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Locket Pendant – Etruscan Style
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning example of Italian artistry, this Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Locket Pendant – Etruscan Style showcases timeless beauty through traditional craftsmanship and refined ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Lapis Labradorite Diamond "Carmen" Rosary & Two Pendants
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind curated necklace consists of our Signature "Carmen" beaded necklace that can be worn in several different styles. It is able to be worn clasped around the necklac...
Amber, Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz, Blue...
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Amber Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Amber Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 18k Two-Tone Gold This pendant is crafted in 18k two-tone gold, combining white and yellow gold, and suspended from a complementary 14k...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Signature Ebony Diamond Two Tone Sun Star Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Clarissa Bronfman Signature Ebony pendants are an emblem that embody the collection as a whole. They are versatile for formal/casual wear. They come with signature otto locks on top...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 4.13 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each terminal of this two drop diamond necklace is encompassed with a plain illusion style halo design.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire 2.61ct Diamond Pendant Necklace, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Necklace has total approx. 4.11ct diamonds, platinum and 18k gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Two-Tone 1.50tcw Diamonds Heart Shape Pendant 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Two-Tone 1.50tcw Diamonds Heart Shaped Pendant 14k Gold. Beautiful pendant with rope design frame and sparkly diamonds natural weighting approx 1.50 carat in total. The diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1890 Victorian Pearl & Diamond Two Tone 14k Floral Motif Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous pearl and diamond floral motif pendant comes from the 1890 Victorian era and is made in two tone 14k gold. The center of the pendant features a sparkly single cut diamo...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Diamond Saturn Two Tone Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Diamonds compliment a baroque Tahitian pearl in this Saturn pendant. The pearl measures 14.4mm, is medium gray in color and possesses excellent luster. Swirling around the pearl ar...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant #21398
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant This stunning heart pendant features 7 round brilliant cut diamonds set in brushed 14K yellow and white gold. Approximate total dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Two Tone Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Rose & White gold Diameter: 1.6" Diamond: 3.35ct, VS/E Weight: 16.3gr Retail: 10200
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.