Unique 14k Tri Color Gold 0.20ctw Diamond Open Work Twisted Wire Cross Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.20ctw(approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow, Rose & White Gold...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Teal Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Halo Unique 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Fairfax, VA
6 Carats Oval Genuine Paraiba Tourmaline 12.20 x 9.33 mm length width ratio of center gemstone 17 Inches chain length 18K Rose Gold 6.77 Grams Total Weight 1.50 ctw Diamonds G/VS Ex...
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Solid White Gold .25ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant on 15" Unique Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Chain & 18k White Gold Pendant Weight: 6.62 Grams Chain Type: 1.6mm Unique Faceted Tube Sections & Wheat Link Chain Length: 15 Inches Clasp: Lobster Cl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Large Round Jade and Diamond Cat Lovers Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This unique one-of-a-kind pendant features 0.90 carats of black diamonds and 0.55 carats of white diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,127Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Blue Sapphire Diamond Elegant White 18K Gold Pendant for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Pendant *Same Model with another stones and gold available Diamond 0,8 ct Blue Sapphire 0,8 Weight 8 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Compass diamond pendant necklace in silver with unique liquid glass enamel
Located in Jupiter, FL
Liquid Glass Enamel in a unique presentation and design, using array of colors that will neve fade. METAL: silver 925 Grams:10.20 Item: 64000018mmt Chain included WHAT YOU GET AT S...
Unique Statement: One-of-a-Kind Rossella Ugolini Tiger Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini presents a truly unique Tiger Pendant Necklace. Crafted with 18K yellow gold, adorned with rubies, white diamonds, brown diamonds, Tahiti pearls, and enamel...
White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
Unique Yellow Gold 2.50ctw Fiery Round & Baguette Half Half Heart Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant w/ Straight & Tapered Baguette Cut - Pave & Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.50ctw (approx.) Ma...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Manette Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A unique diamond manette pendant with natural diamonds and matte finish on the gold, made in 14KT yellow gold with 18 inches chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,534Sale Price|20% Off
Unique White Diamond White Gold Wedding Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 3-RND57-0,11-4/6A Diamond 22-RND57-0,52-5/6A Diamond 48-RND57-0,26-4/6A Size 50 cm Weight 5,31 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelr...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
$19,950Sale Price|30% Off
Unique 1.62 Carat Diamond Kite Cross in Platinum Bezel
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Very Unique Diamond Cross. 4 specially cut Kite shaped Diamonds making a beautiful diamond cross. Measures 20mm from top to bottom. D-E color and VS clarity. Set in Platinum. Measur...
Diamond, Platinum
$655Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Unique Cross Layering Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold:- Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand sel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$740Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Unique Cross Layering Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold:- Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamond each diamond is hand sel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,413Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Unique Blue Diamond White 14k Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Cross Diamond 11-RND-1,13-G/VS1A Size 45 cm Weight 4,31 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose to only work with hi...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,413Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Unique Blue Diamond White 14k Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Cross Diamond 11-RND-1,13-G/VS1A Size 45 cm Weight 4,31 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose to only work with high-...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 2.10 Cts/149 Pcs PT 4.52 Cts/1 Pcs With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which crea...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White Gold Unique 0.75 Cttw Kite Shape Diamond Cross Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This petite and lovely cross is made from 14 karat white gold with 4 Collection Quality (VVS2-VS1, F-G) kite shaped diamonds making up the cross's body for a truly unique look. Cross...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.40 Cts/88 Pcs RL 1.43 Cts/1 Pcs With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which create...
Diamond, White Gold
$12,995Sale Price|47% Off
Bespoke Diamond Heart Pendant 3.15ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Unique features: A Bespoke Diamond Heart Pendant, made of 9ct White Gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Unique and Rare 1.82 Carat Diamond Kite Cross in Platinum
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Very Unique and Rare Diamond Cross. 4 specially cut Kite shaped Diamonds making a beautiful diamond cross. Measures 20mm from top to bottom. D-E color and VS clarity. Set in Platinu...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,508Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Emerald White Diamond White Gold Wedding Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 15-RND57-0,52-4/6A Diamond 86-RND57-0,26-5/6A Emerald 1-0,37 4/(5)З₁A Emerald 3-0,5 4/(5)З₁A Size 50 sm Weight 5,15 grams With a heritage of anc...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Ghost Necklace Diamond 18k White Gold Estate Fine Unique Spooky Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The beautifully detailed pendant highlights an animated Ghost with diamond set eyes, hands and base of the gown.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,127Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Ruby Diamond Elegant White 18K Gold Pendantfor Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Pendant *Same Model with another stones and gold available Diamond 0,8 ct Ruby 0,8 Weight 8 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful and controv...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Pattern Australian Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Unique Pattern Australian Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Openable Locket Necklace 14k Solid Gold Diamond Necklace Anniversary Unique Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Openable Locket Necklace 14k Solid Gold Diamond Necklace Anniversary Unique Gift Total Carat: 0.19 ct Total Numbers Of Diamond: 10 Necklace Width: 1.44 cm ( 0.56 inches) Necklace Le...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire And Diamond Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
The mix of sparkling diamonds, deep blue sapphire, and black enamel creates a unique style that is both classic and fashionable.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$5,974Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Wedding Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 84-RND57-0,26-4/6A Diamond 14-RND57-0,48-5/6A Blue Sapphire 1-0,68 4/(5)З₁A Blue Sapphire 1-0,33 4/(5)З₁A Blue Sapphire 2-0,87 4/(5)З₁A Size 48 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
$760Sale Price|69% Off
Cascading Diamond Silver Pendant Pearl Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stunning on that little black dress or sweater is this unique diamond and sterling silver cascading pendant adorning a hand strung 27 inch AAA Lustrous Round Akoya pearl necklace.
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Diamond Gemstone Sun Necklace 14k Solid Gold 0.20ct Elegant Necklace Unique Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Gemstone Sun Necklace 14k Solid Gold 0.20ct Elegant Necklace Unique Gift. Total Carat: 0.20 ct Total Numbers Of: 17 Necklace Width: 1.14cm ( 0.44 inches) Necklace Length: 1....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Leaf Chain Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold Unique Jewellery Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Leaf Chain Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold Unique Jewellery Gift For Women. A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business da...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Pendant with Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful pendant is made of 51 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.58 carats to create unique design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Twig Leaf Necklace Set in 14K Gold with Matching Earrings Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Twig Leaf Necklace Set in 14K Gold with Matching Earrings Unique Gift. Total Diamond Wt. : 0.14 Cts ( Necklace) + 0.18 ( Earrings) Gold - 14k, 4 gms + 2.1 gm ( Approx) A...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,292Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond & Mahogany B Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Very unique diamond and mahogany B pendant rose gold. 0.20 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amwaj White Gold 18 Karat Pendant with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Scintillating, stylish 18K White Gold Amwaj Pendant with diamonds. This unique Pendant is cut to a high level of quality with round shape Diamonds making an illusion of a heart.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond & Mahogany Cross Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Very unique diamond and mahogany cross pendant rose gold. 0.36 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond & Mahogany Cross Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Very unique diamond and mahogany cross pendant rose gold. 0.37 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant #21680
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Pendant- This unique slide pendant features a colorful freeform opal bezel-set in rich 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Emerald Illusion Pendant with Diamond Halo and Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique and beautiful pendant looks like an emerald-cut diamond but is actually made of smaller diamonds to appear in an emerald shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$13,440Sale Price|20% Off
Rose-cut Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A wonderfully unique and substantial diamond pendant featuring 8.40 carats of rose cut and round cut diamonds set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
10K Rose Gold over Silver Diamond-Accented Dragonfly Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This authentic design is crafted of real 92.5% sterling silver that has been electro-coated with genuine 10K gold, ensuring it will keep a tarnish-free shine for years to come. Show ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
0.90 Ctw Multi-Cut Diamond Gemstone Cluster Pendant 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Related Keywords: 0.90 Ctw Diamond Cluster Pendant, Multi-Cut Diamond Gemstone Necklace, Natural Diamond Cluster Pendant, 14K Gold Diamond Necklace, Fine Jewelry Diamond Pendant, Lux...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
0.51ct Diamond & Mahogany Cross Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Very unique diamond and mahogany cross pendant rose gold. 0.51 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gucci 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bamboo Pendant Necklace, Italy, 2.82ct
By Gucci
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k yellow gold diamond Gucci pendant from the Bamboo collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Platinum 0.33Cttw 16 inches
Located in New York, NY
Sometimes a simple cross just isn't what you're looking for. This unique diamond cross pendant is crafted in platinum with pave set round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold 1/5 Carat Emerald Shape Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday look with this unique 1/5 cttw solitaire diamond pendant. This beautiful necklace is crafted in 14k white gold, a metal that will stay tarnish free for years to...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Double Teardrop Diamond Pendant Necklace and Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful pendant is made of 46 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.36 carats to create a unique layered tear-drop design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Mother-of-Pearl 18k Diamond Mother-of-Pearl 18k White gold Heart Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and unique open heart pendant featuring diamonds and glistening mother-of-pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Peridot 3.10ct. Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features a selection of the most Olivia hue peridot gemstone. Uniquely designed this pendant with diamonds in yellow gold to present a rich and regal look.
White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 6.50 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This unique and rare Tourmaline and diamond pendant necklace comes from the Peter Suchy Workshop. 6.50 carat elongated emerald cut deep green tourmaline is set in four prong 18k yell...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Carat Diamond Framed Open Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your inner spirituality with this beautiful and unique diamond cross pendant. This necklace is designed with an outline of a cross, embellished with a 1/3 cttw of natural, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
J. Birnbach 2.92 carat Clover Pendant Necklace with Heart Shape Diamonds
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Delicate enough to be worn casually, but impactful enough for something special, this unique take on a diamond pendant is a delightful addition to any jewelry collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Solitaire Diamonds Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain App0roximately 5 Carat Round Cut Emerald and 0.40 ct solitaire diamond flower pendant This ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl 4.60 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An unique Victorian Diamond Pendant brooch, specially made at the time to be an understated large pendant or a magnificent brooch An original statement piece dating 1850/1880 ca Han...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
14K White Gold 1/5 Cttw Emerald Shape Solitaire Diamond 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday look with this unique 1/5 cttw solitaire diamond pendant. This beautiful necklace is crafted in 14k white gold, a metal that will stay tarnish free for years to...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Illusion Emerald Shape Pendant with Diamond Halo and Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique and beautiful pendant looks like an emerald-cut diamond but is actually made of smaller diamonds to appear in an emerald shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Miracle Set Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Express your love with this stunningly unique diamond love heart pendant. Meticulously crafted, this necklace is made from the finest .925 sterling silver and is embellished with 20 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
10K White Gold 1/4 Cttw Round Diamond Solitaire Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully set in a unique motif, this diamond solitaire pendant necklace takes on a sweet design with the 10k white gold forming a budding floral-silhouette that halos the singular...
White Diamond, 10k 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.
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.