28.25 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14 karat gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 28.25 carats Emerald and 19.90 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
4.55 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.55 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace This beautiful necklace has Natural Black Diamonds that weigh 3.05 carats and also Natural Round Cut White Diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold
39.0 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 39.0 carats Emerald and 19.75 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Script Love Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Express your Love with this stylish yet classic accessory to your wardrobe! Joelle 14k Rose Gold Diamond "LOVE" Necklace featuring 0.11 ct of sparkling natural diamonds. -Diamond Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
14.40 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 14.40 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond 14 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Delicate and unbelievably pretty, this 14ct gold necklace holds 9 pearls and 8 diamonds. As you can see from the images this necklace can be made into a bracelet also! Necklace len...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1.60 Carat Natural Diamond Oval Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 1.60CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 6.8 gram 1 inch in height, 5/8 inch in wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,727 / item
2.00 Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 2.00CT G-H SI 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 3.30 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
17 Carat Green Tourmaline and 4 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
17.16 Carat Green Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold, Estate This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single Cushion Shape Green Tourmaline 17...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold 1.06 Carat Diamond Curved Bar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Add this Classic and Beautiful Diamond Bar Necklace to your look! Crafted of 14K Gold this neckalce features 12 Natural Round White Diamonds weighing 1.06 carats. Chain length is 18"...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.07 Carat Diamond Safety Pin Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This is an adorable safety pin necklace crafted of 14K Rose Gold, featuring 23 round natural White Diamonds weighing 0.07 carats. Gold weight is 2.11 grams. Chain is adjustable 16", ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold 3.56 Carat Diamond Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautfiul Diamond Choker Collar Necklace which is adjustable for comfort. Crafted of 14K White Gold features 136 Natural Round Diamonds weighing 3.56 carats 100mm Length. C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.26 Carat Heart Natural Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Loves & Sparkles. .22ct. Natural diamonds heart necklace. Full cut and Brilliant H-color, si2 clarity Pendant Measurements: 19 x 17mm 18 inch necklace Total 5.3 grams 14kt....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.17 Carat Natural Diamond Oval Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
00% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.17CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong, Bezel style, 1.8 gram 5/8 inch in height, 1/4 in...
Diamond, White Gold
.33 Carat Natural Diamonds Dangle Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Intertwined Prime Iconic .33ct. Natural diamonds necklace. Full cut and Brilliant H-color, Vs2 clarity 1.1 x .2 inch 16 inch necklace Total 5.2 grams Pressure clasp a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Safety Pin Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Add this Saftey Pin adorable necklace to your wardrobe to add that special glamour! Crafted of 14K Yellow Gold this neckalce features 0.12 carats of round natural white diamonds. Gol...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.08 Carat Diamond Evil Eye Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Chic and stylish, the hottest trend in jewelry fashion! Feel protected by this stunning Diamond Evil Eye Necklace featuring approximately 0.08 ct of sparkling white round diamonds. C...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.08 Carat Diamond Evil Eye Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Chic and stylish, the hottest trend in jewelry fashion! Feel protected by this stunning Diamond Evil Eye Necklace featuring approximately 0.08 ct of sparkling white round diamonds. C...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Carat Diamond Evil Eye Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Chic and stylish, the hottest trend in jewelry fashion! Feel protected by this stunning Diamond Evil Eye Necklace featuring approximately 0.08 ct of sparkling white round diamonds. C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Diamonds Heart Patterned Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Loves & Sparkles. 1.00ct. Natural diamonds heart necklace. Full cut and Brilliant G-color, Vs2 clarity Heart Measurements: 9.4 x 10.8mm Overall pendant: 33 x 24mm 17 inch nec...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.76 Carat Pave Set Diamond Dangling Heart 14 Karat Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Diamond Necklace consists of 3 Pave Set Heart shape pendants and 6 smaller Heart shape pendant in 14K White Gold. The length of necklace is 18 inch and the Dangling heart se...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Diamond Bezel Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.00CT G-H SI 14K W...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Diamond Bezel Necklace G SI 14K Yellow Gold 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.00CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Bezel style...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Diamond Bezel Necklace G SI 14K Rose Gold 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.00CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, Bezel style, 3....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Diamond Bezel Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Bezel style, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
40 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite 40 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, measuring 18 inches in length.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong and Bezel style 3.3 gram 3/8 inch in height, 3/8 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Peace Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.40CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3 gram 1/2 inch in height, 1 inch in widt...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 1.06CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style 3.5 gram 5/16 inch in height, 5/16 inch in w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.65 Carat Natural Diamond Oval Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.65CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3 gram 9/16 inch in height, 1/2 inch in w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.80 Carat Heart Natural Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Loves & Sparkles. .80ct. Natural diamonds heart necklace. Rounds, hand selected from finest parcels. Full cut and Brilliant G-color, Vs-2 clarity Measurements: 13.8 x 15mm 16...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.4 gram 1/2 inch in height, 5/8 inch in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Script Love Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Express your Love with this stylish yet classic accessory to your wardrobe! 14k Rose Gold Diamond "LOVE" Necklace featuring 0.11 ct of sparkling natural diamonds. -Diamond Weight: 0....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Script Love Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Express your Love with this dainty yet stylish accessory to your wardrobe! Joelle 14k Rose Gold Diamond "LOVE" Necklace featuring 0.11 ct of sparkling natural diamonds. -Diamond Weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.92 Carat Open Heart Natural Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Loves & Sparkles. 1.92ct. Natural diamonds heart necklace. Rounds, hand selected from finest parcels. Full cut and Brilliant G-color, Vs-2 clarity Measurements: 24 x 22mm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,001Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Star Diamond Necklace '2/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant necklace features 7 diamond stars Micro Prong-set linked to each other via delicate loops. Experience The Difference in Person! Product details: Center Gemstone Type:...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,230Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Triangle Diamond Necklace '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant necklace features 135 brilliants diamond micro-prong set in 11 Triangle-shaped pendants alternating in sizes linked to each other via delicate loops. Experience The Diff...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,230Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Triangle Diamond Necklace '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant necklace features 135 brilliants diamond micro-prong set in 11 Triangle-shaped pendants alternating in sizes linked to each other via delicate loops. Experience The Diff...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,230Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Triangle Diamond Necklace '1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant necklace features 135 brilliants diamond micro-prong set in 11 Triangle-shaped pendants alternating in sizes linked to each other via delicate loops. Experience The Diff...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
30 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite 30 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, measuring 18 inches in length.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.41 Carat Diamond Oval Pendant Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
A classic 14k Gold and Diamond Oval Disc Necklace featuring approximately 0.41ct of Sparkling Round Diamonds. Color and Clarity is GH-SI1-SI2. Chain length is approximately 18" -14K ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.26 Carat Diamond Curved Bar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
A beautiful and classic 14k Gold Diamond Bar Necklace featuring 0.26ct of round sparkling natural Diamonds. Diamond Color and Clarity is GH SI1-SI2. Chain measures 18" perfect for ev...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.26 Carat Diamond Curved Bar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
A beautiful and classic 14k Gold Diamond Bar Necklace featuring 0.26ct of round sparkling natural Diamonds. Diamond Color and Clarity is GH SI1-SI2. Chain measures 16" perfect for ev...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.26 Carat Diamond Curved Bar Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
A beautiful and classic 14k Gold Diamond Bar Necklace featuring 0.26ct of round sparkling natural Diamonds. Diamond Color and Clarity is GH SI1-SI2. Chain measures 16" perfect for ev...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.13 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This Stunning & Cute Pave Diamond Heart Pendant crafted of 14K Yellow Gold features approximately 0.13 ct of Round Natural Diamonds, on a adjustable 16,17 & 18" Chain. Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.17 Carat Diamond Pave Heart Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This Stunning & Cute Pave Diamond Heart Pendant crafted of 14K White Gold features approximately 0.17 ct of Round Natural Diamonds, on an adjustable 16,17 & 18" Chain. Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.35 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This modern Diamond Pendant features 17 shimmering white diamonds each dazzling with a memorable sparkle and fire that glimmer at light at every angle as they surround. This pendant ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.22 Carat Diamond & Lapis Pendant Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This Beautiful and Vibrant Flower Necklace is crafted of 14K Rose Gold featuring approximately 0.22 ct. of round Natural Diamonds and a Gorgeous Lapis 1.68 ct. Circle cut stone. Chai...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.11 Carat Natural Diamond Fashion Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 2.11CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 17 gram 16 inches in length 77 diamonds N4406WD ALL OUR I...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong and Bezel and Pave style 3.7 gram 3/8 inch in hei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Carat Natural Diamond Oval Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 1.35CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 5.9 gram 1 1/8 inch in height, 1/2 inch ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Peace Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.26CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2.6 gram 3/8 inch in height, 7/8 inch in w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.62 Carat Natural Diamond Starfish Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.62CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style 4.20 gram 7/8 inch in height, 3/4 inch in wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
17 Carat Rubelite and 4 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
It comes with a 14 Karat white gold chain that completes the overall design of the necklace.
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold
0.61 Carat Natural Diamond Rectangle Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace with 18'' chain 0.61CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 3.4 gram 7/16 inch in height, 1 3/4 inch ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.06 Carat Diamond Initial Pendant Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This is an adorable Initial Letter Necklace crafted of 14k Gold with approximately 0.06 ct Round Sparkly Diamonds depending on the initial. Diamond Color and Clarity GH-SI1-SI2. Come...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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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.