Platinum Emerald & Diamonds Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The necklace is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that captures attention with its vibrant emerald and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Heart Cut Emerald and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and detachable natural emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm,...
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
1.79ct Round & Baguette Diamond Heart 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Heart Shape 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace is a timeless piece that adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.31ct Diamond Heart Cut 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 14k yellow gold heart-shaped necklace captures the essence of timeless beauty.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA certified 11.88 carat Yellow and White Diamond Heart Necklace 162 diamonds
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
18k Gold GIA certified 11.88 carat Yellow and White Diamond Heart Necklace 162 diamonds 3.020 carat Yellow GIA certified Diamond VVS-VS 8.86 carats of 161 natural White and Yellow Di...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,232 / item
1ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Open Heart 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Diamond Halo Pendant features a Cushion-cut Diamond center stone accompanied by small Round Diamond side stones in Halo setting in 14k Gold metal. Great gift for Anniversary, Bi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable natural emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm, D...
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
$648Sale Price|52% Off
Yellow Gold Heart Diamond and 1.20 CTW Emerald Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This heart pendant measures 23 x 18 mm and includes the chain bail to accommodate a 4 mm width. The emeralds are a hunter, jewel green alternating by round brilliant diamonds. The pe...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard 18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace w/COA #24782
By Chopard
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Chopard 18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Happy Hearts Pendant Necklace w/COA- A signature Chopard design, this 18K white gold Happy Hearts pendant necklace combines playful move...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gems Are Forever Art Deco Inspired Handcrafted 0.81 Ct Heart Emerald and Diamond
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
Inspired by beautiful lines and symmetry of Art Deco Era, this pendant necklace centers a 0.81 carat heart shaped emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
Celestial 14K White Gold Emerald Diamond Sacred Heart Cross Pendant Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This pendant necklace featuring a 0.1 carat round cut emeralds set in 14K white gold. Each measuring approximately 1.3 mm. while the diamonds total 0.19 carats, with sizes ranging fr...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
NWT $4, 000 18KT Large Fancy Glittering Emerald Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Heart and Diamond Pendant Necklace. Necklace c...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Rhodochrosite Heart Pendant with Emerald & Diamonds
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rhodochrosite Heart Pendant with Emerald & Diamonds Rhodochrosite, Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold Carved rhodochrosite heart (22mm diameter) with center gold bezeled round e...
Diamond, Emerald, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold
$26,444Sale Price|55% Off
$58, 765 18KT Gold Large Fancy Glittering 35CT Emerald Heart Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Heart and Diamond Heart Necklace. Necklace Con...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,239Sale Price / item|44% Off
Heart shaped emerad necklace
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart emerald pendant necklace. Green emerald pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
NECKLACE Certified Colombian Emerald 66.37 Carat Emeralds And VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The design is thoughtfully anchored by seven AGL-certified Colombian emeralds totaling approximately 66.37 carats. Each emerald-cut stone radiates a deep, soulful green, offering a v...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Necklace – EMDN030 GGZJ
Located in New York, NY
18KT yellow gold necklace features 1.79 carats of heart-shaped natural emeralds, each radiating a rich green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald 14 Karat Gold Evil Eye Heart Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is set with .10 carats emerald and .38 carats of shimmering diamonds. Evil Eye symbolizes to ward off negative energy and it promises to keep you saf...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
0.96Ct Marquise Shape Emerald And Diamonds Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.96Ct Marquise Shape Emerald and Diamonds Halo 14K White Gold Pendant and Necklace Product Description: Introducing our Marquise Emerald And Diamonds necklace, a dazzling expressi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable natural emerald in heart shape cut, 1,81 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,5 mm, DSEF (Germany...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Open Heart Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds on Gold Chain
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Pristine, Alternating gemstones of Emeralds and Diamond on an Open Heart Pendant with gold Chain The 1" HEART consists of (10) emeralds and (10) diamonds having a total weight of .7...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,788 / item
Asymmetrical Diamond Heart 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Asymmetrical Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Heart Necklace is a timeless and elegant piece crafted in 14K Yellow Gold Featuring natural diamonds, this necklace is designed to add a touc...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning Multishape Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 28.36 carats of pear, oval, emerald cut and heart shaped Ruby. 19.12 carats of white marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.97 Carat Heart Cut NO TREATMENT NO OIL Emerald Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined pendant necklace features a 6.97 carat heart-shaped natural emerald, accompanied by a GIA Gemological Report stating no indications of clarity enhancement, a rare and hi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Cabochon Gemstone & Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Cabochon Gemstone & Diamond Heart Necklace This elegant 18K Gold Necklace is a vibrant composition of cabochon gemstones and diamonds, embodying luxury and timeless beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.00ct Emerald 4.00ct Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k yellow gold necklace. The necklace is centered with lovely GIA certified heart shape emerald that weighs approximately 1.00ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Heart Cut Green Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable natural green emerald in heart shape cut.
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Motherofpearl Amethyst Sapphire Pendant Emerald Heart Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded rosary necklace consists of: - green agate beads approximately 8 mm - 14k gold filled chain - double sided diamond heart clasp at bottom that screws open and closed allowing f...
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
Price Upon Request
White Gold Necklace with Emeralds, Sapphires Malachite, White Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
At its heart, two exquisitely crafted hummingbirds, their bodies aglow with emerald brilliance, face opposite each other, almost drawing nectar from an unseen bloom.
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.5ct Emerald and Diamond Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Edwardian necklace, displays a wonderful collection of vibrant green emeralds and glittering old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.65tcw 18K Medium Vivid Green Heart Colombian Emerald & Diamond Bale Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A fancy heart-shaped emerald and diamond accent bale necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Starlight Heart 14K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Starlight Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Heart Lariat Necklace is a radiant expression of love and elegance.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,166 / item
0.26ct Diamond Heart 14K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Heart 14K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace is a stunning fusion of elegance and contemporary style.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Big Heart Yellow gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
This big heart pendant includes diamonds of 0.6 Ctw set in 18k yellow gold. Also available in two other variations with Emerald Cabochon and Multi Sapphire Cabochon.
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.97tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Heart & Diamond Bale Accent Gold Bezel Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A very fancy 5.97TCW heart-shaped natural emerald and diamond pendant. This exquisite, high-quality masterpiece features an eye-catching skillfully heart-cut Colombian emerald that i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50ct Round Diamond Heart Cluster 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Diamond Heart Cluster 14K Gold Pendant Necklace is a symbol of elegance and love.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Heart Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable natural blue sapphire in heart cut, and 5 round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
$120Sale Price|50% Off
925 Sterling Silver Emerald and Diamond Accent Heart Pendant Valentine Gift
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Accent Heart Pendant in sterling silver studded with oval cut emerald and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Damiani Belle Epoque Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted in luxurious 18k white gold, the cross features a brilliant arrangement of pavé-set round diamonds that accentuate the inner structure. At the heart of this piece are ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,832Sale Price|20% Off
1ct Emerald diamond pendant necklace 14KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Luxurious emerald diamond pendant necklace in 14Kt white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,690 / item
0.03ct Diamond Heart MAMA 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate the special bond with this stunning heart-shaped "MAMA" necklace, crafted in 14k yellow gold for a timeless and elegant look.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,955 / item
0.17ct Diamond Heart 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant heart-shaped diamond necklace exudes timeless beauty and sophistication.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Columbian Emerald and Diamond 18K White Gold Bow Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Crafted in 18K white gold, this necklace is set with diamond totaling 2.07 ct and emeralds totaling 2.97 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.00 Carats Zambian Emeralds 11.00 Ct Mixed Shape Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
this necklace is not just jewelry-it is a wearable legacy that captures the essence of royal elegance. • The Soul of Emerald A beacon of growth and prosperity, the Emerald is the sto...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
7.90ctw Fancy Diamond Heart 14K Yellow Gold Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart Shape 14K Yellow Gold Station Necklace features a series of stunning heart-shaped gemstones set in 14K Gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Gregg Ruth Ornate Emerald & Diamond Necklace
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Cincinnati, OH
By New York designer Gregg Ruth, this stunning emerald and diamond necklace is sure to grab attention!
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Eighteen Kara Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Heart Cut Rubellite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold, with detachable 4,84 carats rubellite in heart shape cut, and 5 round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Angara Natural Heart-Shaped Emerald with Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This heart-shaped emerald pendant in 14k yellow gold is a beautiful symbol of love.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Italian by Repossi 9.0 Ct Emerald 18.10 Ct Diamond Certified Necklace
By Repossi
Located in Napoli, IT
Hand crafted as unique to the highest standards of Italian jewellery, accurate and perfect at every detail. Necklace is designed as a brilliant cut tennis necklet line with drops cas...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant in a heart shape set with sapphire, emerald, ruby and brilliant cut diamond. 0.85ct - F/G - VS/SI - 42 cm long detailed description: the nec...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Heart Cut Natural Emerald Pendant with Diamond Station Chain 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SEPD-31696 Gross Wt. :- 4.09 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.19 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.06 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Malachite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is set with 5.91 carats and .19 carats of shimmering diamonds. See other charm collection. Also available in emerald and ruby. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold
0.15ct Green Diamond Heart Halo 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 14 Green Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Necklace is a vibrant and romantic statement of elegance.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Emerald & Diamond Necklace in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This pendant features a graceful design crafted in 14-carat gold, adorned with a vivid emerald and sparkling diamonds. Crafted in radiant gold, this exquisite necklace showcases a me...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This pendant features a graceful design crafted in 18-carat gold, adorned with a vivid emerald and sparkling diamonds. Crafted in radiant gold, this exquisite necklace showcases a me...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with DSEF Certified Heart Cut Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace is encrusted with 3 natural round diamonds, VS, F-G, and detachable natural untreated DSEF (Germany) certified blue sapphire, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
$5,500Sale Price|44% Off
NWT $10, 000 18KT Gold Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Emerald Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Cut Emerald Heart Necklace. Necklace contains approx 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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.
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.