Urban Winter Big Choker in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Urban Winter Big Choker in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Scott Gauthier Elongated Bar Link Choker Necklace with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold
By Scott Gauthier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Nestled throughout the choker are round brilliant cut diamonds that offer subtle sparkle against the warm gold backdrop.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Chain Choker Necklace with Six Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Shape: Early Modern Brilliant Cut Diamond Quantity: 6 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 2.87 CTW Diamond Color: G–J Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Design 18K Gold Choker with 48ct Zambian Emeralds and 5ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Choker/ bracelet come in 18K gold with 4 big pieces of natural Zambia emeralds in perfect cabochon , spectacular color of 48 carats, and natural diamonds top quality of 5 carats, F-G...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Shell Cameo Choker Necklace With Ruby & Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:9.30g, Diamond:0.21Ct, Ruby:0.02Ct, Shell Cameo:23.45Ct Size: 457 MM"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vibrant Italian 18K Solid Gold Choker with Rainbow Gems and 7ct White Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 18k Weight: 168.5 Diamond Carat: 7.00ct Place of Origin: Italy Circa: 21'st Century Size: One Size
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Rube...
Designer Choker Necklace with Baguette Diamonds Charm Made in 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:3.072g, Diamond:0.61ct, Size: 419X29 MM"
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 kt. White Gold Multi Strand, Fresh Water Pearl Choker Necklace With Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
White Gold Multi Strand, Fresh Water Pearl Choker Necklace With Diamonds, With option to take Chandelier pendant off to match the occasion or to give it another look.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.03 Carat Diamonds Pendant With RARE Omega Choker Chain 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
There are approx 20 princess cut diamonds in the pendant crafted in white gold with a yellow gold frame around the diamonds in 18k gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Choker Silver Necklace With Carved Jade & Emerald Stones in Pave Set Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt:1.9g, Diamond:8.12Ct, Silver:30.922g, Emerald:62.72Ct, Jade:43.05Ct,"
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Choker with sappphire and old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 2.10ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
950Pt platinum necklace with an oval-cut sapphire verneuille, old mine and rose cut diamond total approx. 2.10ct – G/H – VS/SI – 40 cm long with matching case Detailed description ...
Diamond, Platinum
Rosecut Diamonds Choker Necklace With Pink Sapphire Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:26.306g,D:4.72ct, Sapp:0.45ct,
Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Wire Choker Necklace with Front Fringe Drops in 14K White Gold, 5.09 Ct
Located in Deira, AE
A rigid diamond wire choker in 14K white gold, kept minimal along the back and sides before opening into a cluster of graduated diamond drops at the front.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Choker with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 20.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI – 42 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 42 cm long by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chunky Textured Woven Choker Necklace with Pavé Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A masterpiece of brilliance and craftsmanship, this diamond necklace stuns with round brilliant cut diamonds. Each stone sparkles with remarkable clarity and fire, set in radiant 18 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Choker with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k gold and silver 4.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold necklace with a gold and silver centerpiece set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.40 ct – G/H – SI - 45 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic 14 karat yellow gold choker necklace assembled with diamonds Diamonds total weight 15.68 karat Necklace length 39.5 cm Necklace total weight 27.40 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Twist Diamond Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with 1.50 carats of exquisite round-cut diamonds bezel set across the surface, this choker sparkles with unmatched brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Choker with turquoise and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with an 18k gold and silver pendant set with turquoise and an old mine-cut diamond, 1.50 ct F/G - SI - 40 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 40 c...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Tree Choker, 14K Yellow Gold Sculptural Necklace with Kokoro Pendants, Cocoerow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gold vermeil choker necklace with aquamarine and marquise diamond pendants is designed for collectors seeking wearable fine jewelry sculpture that commands attention with restra...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 30ctw Diamond Indian Multi-Row Choker Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Multi-Row Choker Necklace Design: The choker necklace features diamond drops and five beaded rows.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriella Rivalta 18k Gold Choker Necklace with Enamel Rose & Pearls
Located in Perugia, IT
This romantic choker featuring a rose is an exclusive design by Gabriella Rivalta. Small pink tourmalines and cultured pearls with subtle pinkish hues are strung along the delicate 1...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
7.5 Carat Round Diamond Adjustable Choker Tennis Necklace 16-18"
Located in Miami, FL
14K white gold natural diamond tennis choker necklace. Set with diamonds on the front and a chain closure on the back.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage inspired uncut diamond blue sapphire choker sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful diamond choker is handcrafted with sparling diamonds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
28.00 Carat E/F VS Diamond Gold Lariat Tennis Necklace with Gradual Split
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Lariat Tennis Necklace. The necklace is 18K White Gold. There are 28.00Ct In Diamonds E/F VS. The necklace weighs 41.3 grams. The necklace is 14.5".
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 45 Carat No Heat Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Cuff Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The multi-row cultured pearl strands woven through the center bands add luminous organic softness that balances the diamond brilliance and gold weight, making this choker one of the ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Antique 0.49 Carat Diamond and Pearl 18k White Gold Choker Necklace Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive cultured pearl and 0.49 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold choker necklace; part of our diverse necklace and pendant collection.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
$74,467Sale Price|20% Off
Riviere Brilliant Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Beautiful Riviere of 24 diamonds set choker necklace with pavé of diamonds in closure 24 high-color, 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds * totaling 19.2 carats, create a seamless river of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,776Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Pavé Double Row Choker Pear Drop Necklace 18k White Gold 6.15ct
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Glamorous, breathtaking, and utterly show-stopping — this natural diamond pavé choker with dangling pear-cut drops is pure fine jewelry drama.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2ct Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Choker 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your jewellery collection with this exquisite Diamond choker necklace with certified 2 carat pink sapphire emerald cut, crafted in 14K Yellow Gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Cable Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified no heat, untreated, Blue Sapphire mounted in an 18-karat gold bezel set choker necklace. Choker features 158 natural diamonds with near flawless clarity and mesmerizing...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Mesh Choker Necklace & 14k White Gold 1.67ct Triangle Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Mesh Choker Necklace & 14k White Gold 1.67ct Round Brilliant Diamond Triangle Pendant Material: 18K White Gold Style: Mesh Choker Necklace with Diamond Triangle P...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Necklace with Approx. 75 Carats of Mixed-Cut Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional diamond necklace crafted in platinum and set with an impressive total weight of approximately 75 carats of fine-quality natural diamonds. This striking composition br...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Necklace with Kite-Shaped Center Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Necklace with Kite-Shaped Center Diamond A captivating expression of Art Deco-inspired glamour, this 18 karat white gold necklace radiates brilliance from every ang...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 9.99 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Necklace with Diamond Accents
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This platinum 17" necklace by Cellini Jewelers NYC, is composed of 13 round rose cut diamonds. Each diamond is bezel set with micro pave diamonds. The diamond chain is set entirely w...
Diamond, Platinum
$23,845 / item
18K White Gold Necklace with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Necklace with Diamonds 18K White Gold - 26.95 GM 128 Diamonds - 5.08 CT The Althoff Jewelry 18K white gold diamond necklace is a perfect example of how simplicity can...
Diamond, White Gold
Negligee necklace set with rose cut diamonds 0.35 ct - 14k gold with silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with silver negligee necklace set rose cut diamaonds 0.35 ct W/SI - 36 cm detailed description: the length of the chain is 36 cm long by 1.0 mm wide size of the pendant ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Platinum Necklace with 1.75ct Diamond Centerpiece, Antique 1910
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum necklace with 18k white gold center piece set with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to. 1.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: necklace is 45 cm long ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Pearl Tassel Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with two strands and a tassel of cultured Pearls measuring 8.5 - 9 mm, featuring a center piece and clasp finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Pear-Shaped and Round ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Moonstone Bead Station Necklace with Diamond Accent
Located in New York, NY
Gracefully designed, this exquisite necklace combines the celestial glow of natural white moonstone beads with the subtle twinkle of a naturally sourced diamond. Each moonstone, with...
Diamond, Other, White Diamond, Moonstone, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Butterfly Necklace with long chain with Diamonds, Rubies and 18K Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, Ruby & 18K Gold Butterfly Necklace Butterfly Collection... everyday wearable botanical pieces Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches alw...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
American link necklace in 18 kt yellow gold and Diamonds. Choker-shaped, this American mesh necklace is composed of links in wound gold threads retaining in its center a white gold l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl bead necklace with 14k gold, silver middel piece with old mine cut diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
Pearl necklace with a 14k white gold clasp and a gold and silver centerpiece set with old mine cut diamonds totaling approx. 1.50ct – G/H – SI and a pearl – 42 cm long Detailed desc...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-Century White Gold Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Mid-Century White Gold Necklace with Diamonds is a timeless piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from lustrous 18kt white gold, this necklace feature...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Essential Lines Necklace with 14.54ct Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Essential Lines necklace, white gold 750/1000, set with 107 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 14.54 carats. 18K White gold Small size Brilliant-cut diamonds Round Each diamond within...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$13,300Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Bypass Collar Necklace with Pear & Round Diamonds 14K White Gold 4.05 Ct
Located in Deira, AE
A rigid diamond collar in 14K white gold, its pavé line opening into an asymmetric bypass of alternating pear and round diamonds at the front. The two ends overlap without meeting, c...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K Gold Sculptural Link Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in glowing 18 karat yellow gold, this striking necklace features a flowing wave-like link design that’s both bold and fluid. Intermittently set with approximately 1.40 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Oval Shaped Necklace with Diamonds - Micheletto
By Vanessa Drumond
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This stunning oval-shaped rigid necklace from the Comma collection is designed to elegantly complement the female neck anatomy. Crafted entirely of yellow gold, it featu...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Old cultured pearl necklace with gold-platinum clasp with old European diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old necklace made of 56 saltwater cultured pearls with a cream color and dimensions of approx. 3.70 - 8.00 mm. Necklace with a clasp made of yellow gold and platinum, decorated with ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Solid Gold Necklace 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive necklace in 750 (18k) yellow gold, with a total weight of approximately 69g. Set with finely placed natural diamonds totaling around 2.12ct. The diamonds are elegantly inte...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Necklace with White Diamonds - ESSENCE collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: A stunning necklace from the classic Essence collection, rooted in the Micheletto tradition. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this necklace radiates elegance and sophist...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl Necklace with Champagne Diamonds and Amethyst
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Natural Pearl 1,65 ct Brown Diamond Silver
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver
White Gold Necklace with White Diamonds - ESSENCE collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: A refined necklace from the classic Essence collection, embodying the timeless elegance of the Micheletto tradition. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, this necklace is a m...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
MODERNIST 1950 Platinum Necklace With 4.18 Carat Emerald & 34.00 CTW Diamonds.
Located in Miami, FL
This is an extraordinary vintage high-jewelry statement necklace crafted in solid platinum during the mid-20th century. Weighing a magnificent 51.1 grams and measuring 16 inches in l...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace with Extension
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant necklace by Roberto Coin is crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed with a versatile two-part construction, allowing the length to be adjusted according to preference. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,826Sale Price|20% Off
Two-Tone 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold with Diamonds Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this two-tone 18k gold diamond collar necklace, designed as a bold polished gold choker accented by three diamond-set panels.
Diamond, 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.