1980s 27.20cts Gemstone 9cts Diamond 18K Gold Statement Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Captivating 1980s multi-gemstone choker necklace. Crafted with precision, each square link is beautifully set with square step-cut gemstones including amethyst, sun-kissed citrine, s...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Necklace features 17 sections with Oval Natural Tanzanites set with Round Brilliant Diamonds i...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Gold-Link Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique and stylish choker necklace! It features 7.90 carats of large and fine round brilliant-cut diamonds which are bezel-set in stylish patterns around the necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$62,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Natural 20.58ct Diamond 18K White Gold Choker Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Natural 20.58ct Diamond 18K White Gold Choker Necklace features marquise and pear cut diamonds set in a chain making a choker necklace for engagement.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Curnis 18K White Gold Wave Choker Necklace, 15.64ct Diamonds, Italy
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined and sculptural choker necklace, crafted in 18K white gold and designed with an undulating wave motif.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,986Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Butterfly Choker Necklace, 18K White Gold, Birthday Gift
Located in Deira, AE
A rigid choker necklace set entirely in pavé diamonds along the band, closing at the front in a four-petal butterfly motif finished in the same continuous pavé.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 18K White Gold Choker Necklace, 7.94ct Diamond, Italy
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined and exclusive, this 18-karat white gold necklace is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, created for those who wish to wear a unique jewel rich in light and personali...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$77,000Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Old Cut 18k White Gold Choker Reviera Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Old Cut 18k White Gold Choker Reviera Necklace This Panim Diamond Old European Cut Riviera Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Choker
By TCE
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K White Gold Choker with 61 Natural Diamonds F color VS clarity weighting in total 9.66 carat, adjustable size. 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Tw. 1.65 carat 28 Pear Sha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Diamond GIA No-Heat Sapphire 18k Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely classic diamond, sapphire panther design gold necklace is gracefully crafted in 18k yellow gold. Centered with three oval-shaped genuine blue, yellow, and purple sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin 18K White Gold 2.50ct Diamond Choker Necklace RC05-040826
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
Sleek 18K White Gold links with textured edges come together to create this striking Roberto Coin choker necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Natural Diamond Bezel Set Tear-Drop Choker Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Natural Diamond Bezel Set Tear-Drop Choker Necklace Style: Diamond Choker Necklace Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 7.10 carats tot...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped Ball Happy Diamond Chopard Necklace 18 k Yellow Gold
By Chopard
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18 k Gold Diamonds: 5 ct Signed by Chopard with a Certificate of Authenticity Made in France Weight: 110 gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Nardi Diamond Swirl Choker Necklace
By Nardi
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant, refined and unusual best describe this diamond necklace by Nardi. It has 205 diamonds weighing a total of approximately 13 carats including a .25 carat pear shaped diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$7,952Sale Price / item|20% Off
Choker Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 2.74 Cts/84 Pcs PT 1.82 Cts/1 Pcs
Gold
$6,635 / item
Choker Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 1.22 Cts/91 Pcs Multi Sapphire 2.82 Cts/7 Pcs
Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Metro Diamond Choker Necklace 15"
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Metro Diamond Choker Necklace 15" Designer: David Yurman Style: David Yurman Metro Diamond Choker Necklace Material: Sterling Silver Cable B...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Sardinian Coral 18K White Gold Diamond Choker Necklace, Italy, 3.33ct
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This refined 18-karat white gold necklace is a true masterpiece of fine jewelry, where elegance, light, and nature merge in perfect harmony. The design features three magnificent nat...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K Rose Gold White Shell & Fancy Diamonds Turtle Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold White Shell & Fancy Diamonds Turtle Necklace 40 Fancy Diamonds 0.26 CT 2 Rubies 0.01 CT 7 White Pearls 0.70 CT 18 K Rose Gold 5.10 GM The pearl meaning is center...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Sapphire Necklace features natural Oval Sapphires with deep blue color set horizontally in 18k White Gold with Ro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
c1988 Tiffany & Co Tubogas Necklace Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Choker Picasso
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co tubogas diamond necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold (c1988).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$57,606Sale Price / item|20% Off
22.60cts Zambian Emerald 15.13cts Diamond Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
22.60cts Zambian Emerald 15.13cts Diamond Choker Necklace 18k White Gold Designed with brilliant-cut green emerald gemstones, each one is surrounded by shimmering diamonds, offering ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sapphire Diamond Choker 18k Gold Necklace & Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Link Choker Necklace / Convertible Bracelets 18K Yellow Gold – Signed – With Appraisal An exquisite and rare Van Cleef & Arpels choker necklace,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Naiade Choker 3 Row Diamonds & 18K White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite choker necklace is expertly crafted from 18k gold.
18k Gold
Elegant Mid-20th Century 18K Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking, 18K yellow gold and diamond, Mid-20th Century cocktail necklace is ideal for either daytime or evening wear. At a maximum width of 1/2 inch at the very front, it is no...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Round and Pear Shape Diamond Choker
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous choker layered or worn on its own! 10.83 carats of white round and pear shape diamonds set in 18k white gold. 15.5 inch length.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Nathalie Jean Diamond Emerald Tourmaline 18k Gold Microrock Choker Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Microrock Choker, a multi-stone pièce unique Necklace, is devised as a game, a construction or a sophisticated aerial mobile. Shapes attached to gold rings dangle lightly around the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
$16,042Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Diamond Oval Torque Choker Necklace, 6.18ct SI1-SI2 Natural Diamonds
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SECK-9528A Gross Wt. :- 17.98 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 16.74 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.18 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Choker Length :- ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Turquoise & natural Diamonds Bracelet/Choker Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Turquoise Bracelet/ Choker Necklace set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$27,183Sale Price / item|20% Off
8.59ct Round Pear Diamond Bypass Wrap Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Kelly Chaine Choker diamond necklace
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly Chaine Choker Necklace 18K Rose Gold and Diamonds. The necklace is crafted of 18 karat rose gold and features the signature Kelly clasp motif pave-set with round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds by Maria Jose Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds by Maria Jose Jewelry.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$78,751Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Zambian Emerald Gemstone Choker Necklace Diamond 18k WhiteGold 32ct HRD
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Luxury Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace HRD Certified 18k White Gold Statement Piece Exquisite choker necklace featuring natural Zambian emerald gemstones with a dramatic c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 5.00 Carat Diamonds and Pearls Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 5.00 Carat Diamonds And Pearls Choker necklace 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.5Ct Diamond Necklace 51 GM 18 K 2-Tone Gold Bridal Necklace , Designer Salvini
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a luxurious 2.5 Ct Diamond Necklace crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, weighing 52.7 grams, designed by Salvini, a standout piece from our Bridal collection. This necklace ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ella Gafter 10.80ct Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold, Italy
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond choker necklace features a geometric design of 10.80 carats of princess cut diamonds, surrounded by a pave of round diamonds totaling 15.50 carats. All our diamonds are o...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.3 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Retro Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Choker Necklace Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 35.67 Grams Length: 16 inches Width: 8mm Setting: Channel Style: Retro Stone Details: Gemstone: Ruby Carat: 17.30...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$66,150Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 18.47 Carat Diamond Multi Strand Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified 18.47 Carat Diamond Multi Strand Choker Necklace features mixed cut diamonds set in three rows making a multi strand choker necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,792Sale Price|20% Off
10.65Ct Marquise Natural Diamond Choker Necklace 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$12,396Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 5Ct Diamond Bridal Wedding Choker Necklace 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$23,697Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise 2.62Ct Certified Diamond Choker Collar Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18k gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lion Head Diamond Ruby 18K Two-Tone Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This striking estate lion head choker necklace is crafted in 18K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$59,325Sale Price / item|20% Off
47.61TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
47.61TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Choker Necklace 18k White Gold features oval cut Zambian emerald set with halo of diamonds around in a choker.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,200Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 5.9Ct 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Swirl Disc Choker Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
23.24Ct Blue Sapphire 17.57Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Choker Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
23.24Ct Blue Sapphire 17.57Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Choker Necklace The necklace features a graceful sequence of oval-cut deep blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$46,668Sale Price|20% Off
34.13TCW Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry it’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
High Polish Italian Diamond 18K Yellow White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This beautifully sculpted Italian diamond choker necklace weighs 104.0 grams. The necklace showcases an exquisite series of 18k yellow and White links decorated with Round cut genuin...
Diamond, White Gold
Multi Strand Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace A choker featuring 12 strands of cultured pearls set with diamond spacers & a center pave diamond pendant. Approximate diamond weight:...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aaron Basha 18K White Gold 13.25ct Black and White Diamond Choker Necklace
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
This choker style necklace from Aaron Basha is simple, elegant, and incredibly chic.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century 3.33 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
If you're looking for a truly unique and stunning piece to add to your collection, this 21st century 3.33 carat diamond choker necklace is an excellent choice. 3.33ct - 51 Round Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 15.20 Carat Baguette Diamond Choker Necklace 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Teardrop Disc Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Fine Bridal Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewelry — it’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$98,900
Elegant Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful necklace in a timeless design. Pear shape and marquise cut diamonds make up this magnificent piece. 28.05 carats of F/G color VS clarity diamonds set in 18k white g...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$11,668Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Cut 4.31TCW Emerald Diamond Choker Anniversary Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate this festive season with a touch of pure brilliance. Our 18K gold diamond choker necklace is more than jewellery t’s a statement of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$23,275Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 6.89ct SI Clarity Pear Diamond Choker Necklace Certified
Located in Deira, AE
18K White Gold 6.89ct SI Clarity Pear Diamond Choker Necklace Certified Details Item Code :-SECK-9719 Gross Wt. :- 19.01 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-17.63 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Filigree Designed Choker Necklace in 18k Gold & Silver with Diamonds & Sapphires
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite choker necklace boasts a delicate filigree design crafted in 18k gold and silver, adorned with dazzling diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$19,250Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 4.91ct Marquise Natural Diamond Bridal Choker Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Ethereal in form and extraordinary in diamond weight, this 4.91 carat Marquise Natural Diamond Open Choker Necklace in 18 karat white gold is a bridal jewel of rare elegance and arch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
Vintage choker necklaces are elegant, alluring and stylish. Cameos, pearls, diamonds and other stones can decorate these necklaces, which come in single or multiple strands. Whether it is a statement piece or a delicate chain, these short necklaces always stand out and turn heads.
The history of the choker can be traced back thousands of years, with Sumerian examples discovered from 2600–2500 B.C. They endured as a popular form of adornment through the centuries, and during the French Revolution they took on a symbolic significance. Women wore ribbons around their throats to mark the passing of those killed by the guillotine. Soon, the plain ribbons were adorned with small cameos and other ornamentation.
European choker necklaces gained a salacious reputation in the 19th century when prostitutes were associated with black ribbons tied around the neck, such as the model in Édouard Manet’s Olympia (1863). Queen Alexandra, Princess of Wales, reversed the trend in the late 19th century by wearing a large pearl and diamond choker, reputedly to hide a scar.
Fashioned from gold, pearls and other precious stones and metals, chokers continued to be worn into the 20th century, alternately statements of wealth and rebellion. They experienced periods of revival in the 1920s, ’40s, ’70s and ’90s for both men and women.
Vintage chokers make a statement with an unmistakable air of femininity. On 1stDibs, find an alluring collection of vintage chokers today, including gold, sapphire and emerald chokers.
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.