Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Floral Choker Velvet Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Floral Choker Velvet Necklace. This gorgeous Edwardian pearl and diamond floral basket choker is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Midnight Velvet Pear Diamond Drop Choker 14K (18K Custom) Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in radiant 14K gold, the Midnight Velvet Pear Diamond Drop Choker Necklace captures a perfect blend of elegance and drama.
14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 1.15 in D 0.12 in L 78.75 in
18K Fairmined Gold, Canadamark Diamonds on Silk Velvet, Handmade, Velvet Choker
Located in Rimini, IT
Hand-dyed silk velvet and 18K Fairmined gold handmade choker with Canadamark diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Velvet Choker Necklace in 18K White Gold Unworn
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Velvet Choker Necklace Unworn 18K White Gold Weight 44.3 grams Diamonds Setting Set with 119 Diamond for an approximate total weight of 2.50 carats Vintage unworn From 1990
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
The Age of the Vanderbilts Diamond Black Velvet Choker/Bracelet/Tiara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This breathtaking Edwardian diamond choker can be worn several different ways.
Diamond, Platinum
Andromeda Ring, Prasiolite, White Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Jenny Dee
Located in Geneva, CH
The hoops and charms can be mixed and matched for a stellar, lunar or solar look and always rock’n’roll. The cosmical velvet chokers are paved with diamonds on 18 kt gold and can be ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Khaleesi Ring, Labradorite Cabochon, White Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jenny Dee
Located in Geneva, CH
The hoops and charms can be mixed and matched for a stellar, lunar or solar look and always rock’n’roll. The cosmical velvet chokers are paved with diamonds on 18 kt gold and can be ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andromeda Ring, Blue Topaz, White Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jenny Dee
Located in Geneva, CH
The hoops and charms can be mixed and matched for a stellar, lunar or solar look and always rock’n’roll. The cosmical velvet chokers are paved with diamonds on 18 kt gold and can be ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Platinum and Diamond Choker Necklace on Black Velvet
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful handmade platinum, and diamond choker set on black velvet. Featuring a central hand pierced plaque boasting pave and bezel set brilliant cut diamonds, this choker comes ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Sterling Silver Black Velvet Choker with Studs and Bows
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sexy and cool black velvet choker with inset diamond studs and bows in oxidized sterling silver.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Corset Pearl and Velvet Collar Choker Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Approx 0.50ctw 272x Pearls, Very High Luster, 5mm, Amazing Quality Velvet Attachement: 10x Diamonds, VVS2/G Color. Approx 0.30ctw *** Please Note: Choker can be worn with either Velv...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Enigma by Gianni Bulgari Jet Diamond Gold Pendant on Velvet Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Large jet and 18k white gold pendant by Gianni Bulgari from Enigma collection, adorned with approx. 1.80ctw in diamonds , suspended on a black velvet choker necklace. entire length o...
Diamond, Gold
Diamond Platinum Gold Black Velvet Belle Epoque Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
It features three, separate diamond pins set on a velvet choker, that is fed through the backs of the three pieces.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Blue Velvet Choker Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are in awe over this vintage beauty!! Imagine the stories she could tell!! Necklace Details Material: Silver Top; Rose Gold Backing Era: Georgian 1714 - 1837 Estimated Combined D...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Velvet Necklace With Magnificant Diamonds 18 kt. White Gold Pendant Choker
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Velvet Necklace With Magnificant Diamond 18 kt. White Gold Pendant Choker Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 2.72 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Love, Magic and Night Sky, a Velvet and Diamond Choker
Located in London, GB
Love, Magic And Night Sky diamond, platinum and velvet choker excellent condition.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum, Diamond Black Velvet Choker Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and regal original Belle Époque diamond choker - or 'dog collar' - necklace, masterfully handcrafted in platinum - circa 1900.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Black Velvet Collar with Diamond Buckle
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An excellent Edwardian era black velvet collar with a diamond halo buckle and gold clasp. It's set with a little over a carat of old Euro diamonds, resting in platinum millegrain set...
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold and Floral Diamond Buckle on Velvet Ribbon Choker
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18k white gold and floral diamond buckle on velvet ribbon choker. Ornate floral designed buckle with approximately 1.7 ctw diamonds, SI clarity, H color.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CdG Unique Style Gold Velvet Choker Necklace with NiNi Elephant Head Nut Ivory
By Couleurs de Géraldine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Show some love for elephants with this velvet choker necklace featuring a golden elephant head paired with a delicately carved drop of natural white Nuvory®.
Black Diamond, Gold
Elaborate Platinum and Diamond Choker Necklace on Black Velvet
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A beautiful handmade platinum and diamond choker necklace on a black velvet choker.
Diamond, Platinum
$658,193
W 1.97 in L 14.97 in
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said Al Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Completely h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
French Antique Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
An exceptional handmade 1920's Art Deco bracelet set with a grand total of 573 diamonds totaling to an impressive approximate weight of 42.00 carats. This beautiful piece features 3 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Antique Diamond Wing Brooch circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond wing brooch, attributed to Carlo and Arthur Giuliano, circa 1900. A gold and silver brooch in the form of a pair of outstretched wings, the wings with one hundred and...
Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Platinum Cultured Pearl Lattice Necklace w/ Original Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This original Tiffany's necklace features a flexible, delicate lattice design, comprising of fifty-five cultured pearls, measuring approximately 4.35 to 3.50mm., each larger pearl su...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
$244,977
W 0.75 in L 7.01 in
Cartier French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, 18.70 Carats, Circa 1929
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Deco, Cartier strap bracelet, comprising three, rectangular, flexible, openwork, pavé set diamond panels, each centre has a trap-cut diamond, in a claw setting, flanked...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond cuff bracelet features 7 magnificent emerald cut emeralds of Zambian origin for a total of 23.63 carats. They show what may be called a perfect emerald color,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning estate piece is Designed in the art deco Tutti Frutti style. This pendant necklace composed of round brilliant diamonds hand set in Platinum with a Art Deco Tutti Frutt...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 37.53 Carat No Oil Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Provident Jewelry is honored to present one of the rarest treasures ever unearthed: an extraordinary emerald of incomparable provenance and beauty. At the heart of this magnifice...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Buccellati Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
By Buccellati
Located in Houston, TX
Buccellati necklace composed of 18K yellow and white gold with diamonds and pearls. There are 11 carats of rose-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds and 15 light gray cultured pearl...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Yellow and Rose Gold Miniature Picture Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé yellow and rose gold miniature picture frame with pearl decoration and ribbon bow top, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895. This elegant miniature frame ...
Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Geometric Panel Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An important French Art Deco emerald and diamond open panel bracelet, the bracelet comprised of six square open panels of a geometric design, with fancy lozenge-shaped links, set thr...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late Deco 13.10 Ct Diamond Riviere Necklace Platinum 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary late Deco riviere necklace, 1935 circa Beautifully hand crafted as unique example of solid 18 KT white gold Displayed in the middle neckline a selection of bright white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1899s Guilloche Enamel And Diamond Russian Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold large russian cross pendant in blue guilloche enamel with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats and 12 white natural pearls this unuswal cross was made in st...
Hancocks Antique Diamond Heart Locket Pendant circa 1860
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: Antique Diamond Heart Locket Pendant Description: An antique Victorian diamond heart locket pendant by Hancocks, circa 1860. The domed heart is set to the ce...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Marcus Natural Pearl, Diamond and Platinum Necklace, Circa 1920
By Marcus & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Marcus natural pearl, diamond and platinum pendant necklace. The central pendant has a diamond motif, with three diamonds in a lozenge, atop a five row splash of pavé set diamonds,...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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.
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