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
$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
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
18K White Gold Diamond and 7.13 Carat Ruby Choker Necklace - 15 inches
Located in New York, NY
Set in an elegant floral motif, each richly ruby is surrounded by clusters of diamonds. Weighing 33.5 grams and measuring 15 inches in length, this necklace sits beautifully at the c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
27 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Chandelier Regal Choker Necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
27.42 Carat total natural Colombian emerald and diamond chandelier regal design choker necklace in 18k solid yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.31 carats Diamond Tennis Necklace Choker in 18k White Gold 16.75" long
Located in La Jolla, CA
14.31 carats Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18k White Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18k White Gold feature Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds 3 prong basket set in a single row, weighin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$83,854Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi-Row Baguette and Marquise Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Designed to make a remarkable statement, this handcrafted 18K White Gold Diamond Choker Necklace showcases a sophisticated three-row design that combines round brilliant, baguette, m...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Wellendorff Necklace Collar Chain Choker 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamonds 72.6g 16"
By Wellendorff
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a stunning Wellendorff creation: a choker necklace in 18k yellow gold adorned with white diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Coral Onyx Diamond Choker Necklace by Scala Gioielli
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This splendid 18-karat white gold necklace represents the perfect balance between timeless elegance and bold character, thanks to its refined combination of diamonds, authentic Sardi...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Choker Necklace, 6.00ct Diamond Pave, USA
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Expertly crafted with 18 karats yellow gold, this stunning choker necklace boasts a 6.00-carat diamond pave. Elevate any ensemble with the perfect balance of luxury and elegance. The...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,753Sale Price / item|20% Off
Choker Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Yellow Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 1.10 Cts/88 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.75 Cts/1 Pcs
Yellow Gold
$5,628Sale Price / item|20% Off
Choker Cross Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 1.42 Cts/107 Pcs
Yellow Gold
$8,054Sale Price / item|20% Off
Choker White Gold 18K Necklace Emerald Diamond For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 2.21 Cts/142 Pcs Emerald 2.28 Cts/3 Pcs
White Gold
1970's 18K Yellow Gold, Black Enamel and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully designed, very well constructed and substantial, scallop motif choker necklace is reminiscent of many similar pieces created by the very best houses in this country ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$31,213Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Choker White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.82 Cts/180 Pcs Tapered Baguette 5.01 Cts/90 Pcs
White Gold
152.93Ct Zambian Emerald 53.78Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
152.93Ct Zambian Emerald 53.78Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 18k Gold This necklace features a breathtaking array of vivid green pear-cut emeralds, elegantly arranged in a casca...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,282Sale Price|20% Off
Fashionable Circle Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace Choker for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 18 K Diamond 3.10 Cts/248 Pcs Weight 11,43 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which crea...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Certified brilliant cut diamonds 18K rose & yellow gold choker necklace earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous dual tone diamond necklace with matching earrings in solid 18K gold is a pure perfection. This necklace set consists of: Net weight- 18.02 grams Diamond type- Brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold SI/H 3.95 Ct Natural Diamond Open 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
3.67 Carat Marquise Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 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
Vintage 18K White Gold 13mm South Sea Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Cultured South Sea Pearls and Diamond Necklace in 18k white gold. Featuring a diamond-encrusted box closure and cone shaped links that connect the pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
156.21TCW Pearl Emerald 11.48Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
156.21TCW Pearl Emerald 11.48Ct Diamond Wedding Choker Necklace 18k Yellow Gold A statement piece designed for queens of elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,647Sale Price / item|20% Off
Choker Emerald White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 2.91 Cts/90 Pcs Emerald 1.67 Cts/1 Pcs
White Gold
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exquisite Pear 173.64Ct Emerald Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace 18k White Gold Featuring a brilliant arrangement of pear-shaped emeralds in a symmetrical drop pattern, the necklace is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 18 K rose Gold Flower style Necklace Champagne and white Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Lovely 18 K rose Gold necklace in a timeless flower style design. The necklace features a total of 471 white and Champagne colored brilliant cut Diamonds weiging 13.80 ct. There is a...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Spectrum Jewels 3.34Ct SI/H Natural Diamond 18k Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold
3.80 Carat Multi Shape Natural Diamond Choker Wedding 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
5.29Ct Multi Shape Floral Diamond Choker Necklace 18K White Gold Half Eternity
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
3.10ct Round Diamond Pavé Cuban Link Choker Chain Necklace 18k Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 6.40cttw Diamond Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this captivating estate yellow gold necklace by the legendary David Webb. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this 15-inch in...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Heart Necklace 18k White Gold 16" Choker Estate Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Cartier diamond heart necklace crafted in 18k white gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.18 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity)....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,375Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.41 Carat Natural Diamond Choker Lariat Necklace in 18K White Gold Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
This diamond choker necklace is made in 18K white gold and features approximately 7.41 carats of natural diamonds arranged in a soft flowing design that sits beautifully around the n...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pendant Choker Necklace With 1.09ct Radiant Cut Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A stunning 18K gold pendant necklace showcasing a radiant-cut 1.09ct main diamond in G color and VVS2 clarity, complemented by sparkling round side diamonds totaling 0.13ct for a tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Strand Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace Approximate diamond weight: 7.22 carats Approximate Weight: 113.8 grams Measurements: 13 inches Metal Type: 18 karat gold
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Multi Shape 3.33 Ct Natural Diamond Choker Wedding Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Breathtakingly architectural and undeniably glamorous, this 18K solid white gold diamond choker necklace features 3.33 carats of natural diamonds set in a sleek pavé-lined bangle-sty...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds and Pink Sapphires Necklace including Circular Designs 18K Gold Choker
Located in Aventura, FL
Diamonds and Pink Sapphires Necklace including Circular Designs 18K White Italy Gold Details: Total Weight: 25.3g Diamond Weight: 3ct Stones: Round Diamonds Color: D Clarity: VS...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century 27.00 Carats Diamond Leaf 18K White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K White Gold Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 27.00 Carats Diamond Details: Tapered baguette & round brilliant cuts Color/Clarity: Fine white diamonds (G–H color, VS–SI cla...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Flower Design Choker Necklace 18k Gold, 0.70 ctw. By Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning 18K white gold diamond choker necklace by Assor Gioielli.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.85 Carat Marquise Diamond Choker Necklace Solid 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
Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Setting Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Oval Emerald and Diamond Choker Necklace Halo Setting in 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace feature 45 Natural Oval Green Emeralds weighing 29.52 carats in total surrounded...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Torque Choker Necklace, 1.43 Ct, By Spectrum Jewels
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details :- Item Code :- SECK-9348B Gross Wt. :- 16.98 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 16.69 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.43 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) Choker Size :...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$123,265Sale Price / item|20% Off
42.61 Carat Natural Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K White Gold Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
A dense, four-row diamond choker in 18K white gold, anchored by a graduated fringe of pear-shaped drops and a single pendant point at the center.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.80CT Natural Diamond Scallop Floral Circle Choker Necklace 18K Yellow Gold HRD
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEN-51876A Gross Wt. :- 28.92 gm 18K Yellow Gold Wt. :- 27.96 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 4.80 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Choker Length :-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Wempe choker necklace in 18k yellow gold and white gold, 7.35ct Diamonds
By Wempe
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Wempe choker necklace in 18k yellow gold and white gold with 7.35ct diamonds This impressive and luxurious ladies' necklace from Wempe is a true masterpiece of jewelry art.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$32,812Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.41ct Natural Diamond Marquise Choker Dual Drop 18K White Gold Open Necklace
Located in Deira, AE
Details Item Code :- SECK-9769A Gross Wt. :- 28.16 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 26.67 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 7.41 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Choker Size :- 13.50 Inches Follow JEW...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Kieselstein-Cord “Woman in the Window” 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Choker Necklace
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
A rare and iconic Kieselstein-Cord “Woman in the Window” choker necklace, crafted in 18K yellow gold with platinum accents and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald Cut 5.38Ct Certified 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
Handmade Marquise SI/H Diamond Tennis Choker Drop 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
Pear and Marquise Certified Diamond Cuff Collar 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
Choker Necklace With Oval Shaped Sapphires & Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This choker necklace features a set of sparkling oval-shaped sapphires and pave diamonds in a combination of 18k gold and silver.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$76,212Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Fringe Choker Necklace, 22.53 Ct, 18K White Gold, Wedding Gift
Located in Deira, AE
Set in 18k white gold with 22.53 carats of natural diamonds (SI clarity, H–I color), the drops vary in size across the front, creating movement along the entire necklace rather than ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K Rose Gold Red Processed Gemstone Choker Necklace 6.6ct Diamond HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SEN-5099C Gross Wt :- 45.44 gm 18K Rose Gold Wt :- 37.38 gm Diamond Wt :- 6.60 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Stone Wt :- 33.70 carat Necklace Siz...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Lapis Lazuli Ball and Diamond 18K White Gold Choker Necklace Signed BIBIGI
By Bibigi
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Bibigi, a striking and impeccably crafted lapis lazuli choker set in solid 18K white gold. This statement necklace features 41 richly hued, deep blue lapis lazuli stones, each...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.83Ct Natural Diamond Pear Drop 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
Vintage 80's Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Diamond 18k Gold Choker Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A sublime, sleek, and elegant vintage Tiffany & Co. gold and diamond choker necklace by renowned designer Paloma Picasso.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Croissant 6.96Ct Diamond Choker Necklace Grandma Gift All Tariff Paid
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
Green Jasper Bead Turquoise Necklace 16" Choker Diamond 18k Gold Clasp Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed jasper & turquoise necklace finished with a 18k yellow gold diamond clasp.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.