Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Pendant with Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Colombian Emerald and Natural Diamonds Emerald Shape: Rectangular Emerald Cut Emerald Measurements: 9.90 x 9.30 x 7.09 mm Emerald Color: Green ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace A necklace adorned with round-cut diamonds and a pear-shaped emerald drop.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Diamond Cross Pendant Material: 18kt Yellow Gold Design Details: Cross set with 6 Natural Diamonds Gemstone Details: Natural Emerald Cut and Princess Cut Diamonds Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6.97ct 14K Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Dark Green Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing a breathtaking emerald and diamond pendant featuring a magnificent 6.77-carat asscher-cut emerald.
Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian diamond pendant centered with natural ruby with a diameter of 8.61mm×6mm and 1 natural green emerald stone with a diameter of 7.7mm×6.65mm and 2 old mine cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
5.58tcw 18K Irregular Cut Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Accent Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A magnificent and one-of-a-kind piece, this is a natural emerald and diamond necklace that is sure to turn heads. It features a large irregular cut emerald that carries more than fiv...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,334Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Emerald Cut Garnet Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This pendant necklace is made in 14K white gold. It features a emerald cut Garnet weighing 10.76 carat.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Emerald Cut Pendant 3 Carats
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cluster of baguette, emerald, and trapezoid diamonds set in 18K white gold to create the illusion of a 12 carat emerald cut look.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1910 15.66ct Emerald Cut Peridot & Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Peridot Quality Color Green Cut Emerald Content 15.66 carats Dimensions 20.32mm x 12.04mm x 6.57mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Dutch Co...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Ruby Cts 0.97 and Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Centered around a mesmerizing Sri Lankan emerald-cut ruby weighing 0.97 carats, set in radiant yellow gold, and surrounded by 14 dazzling round diamonds totaling approximately 0.28 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
6.05tcw 18K Fine Emerald Cut Emerald Prong Set & Diamond Bale Accent Pendant 750
Located in Jupiter, FL
A contemporary emerald and diamond accent bale necklace. This exquisite piece features an eye-catching emerald-cut, emerald that is 5.90 carats in weight. The emerald showcases a viv...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.99 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.99-carat emerald cut lush green emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.90 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.90 carat emerald cut lush green emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$716Sale Price|20% Off
CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & EMERALD PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Chalcedony Nautilus Shell Pendant Blue Chalcedony, Diamond, Emeralds & 14k Gold 20x15mm carved blue chalcedony spiral/nautilus shell (exclusive of 14k gold ring bail), with a ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.16ct Vivid Green Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Emerald Cut Solitaire Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Green Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace. 1.16 Carat sapphire with a fine vivid green colour and good clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond and Marquise Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Marquise Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace A round pendant featuring a bow at the top and a carved emerald drop at the bottom.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Opal Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Opal Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace A yellow gold rope chain necklace suspending a pendant set with an oval opal, accented by round diamonds and two emerald-cut emeralds Appr...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$696Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 14K Yellow Gold Octagon Cut Emerald & Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in elegant 14K yellow gold, this minimalist pendant necklace features a stunning 0.3 carat octagon-cut emerald paired with a sparkling 0.13 carat pear-shaped diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 109.50 CT. Citrin Diamond Emerald Cut Pendant. 18K Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold diamond pendant containing 109.50 ct emerald cut citrine center with round diamonds around it
Diamond, Emerald
4.64ct GIA Certified Oval Cut Zambia Emerald & Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural GIA Certified Fine Green Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. 4.64 Total carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,861Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant has a 1.20 Carats Oval Cut Emerald. Necklace's length is 45cm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Necklace, pendant with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with an entourage pendant set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.00ct - H/I - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the length of the neckl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Moi Toi Pendant Cluster Diamond Pendant, 14k Solid Gold, Emerald Cut, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES • Gold Kt: 14K • Diamond Type: Natural Diamond • Total CTW: 0.90Ct • Total Number of Stones: 3 pc • Center Diamond Cut: Oval, Pear and Emerald Cut • Diamond Color: SI or bet...
Diamond, Gold
$952Sale Price|72% Off
Vintage natural Emerald rose cut Diamonds Sterling Silver star burst Pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Certified Natural ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
$4,914Sale Price|20% Off
4.17ct GIA Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Pear Cut Platinum Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. 4.17 Total Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pendant with a Certified Drop Emerald, Diamonds and Pear Cut Emerald on Top
By Crivelli
Located in Roma, IT
Pendant with a Certified Drop Emerald, Diamonds and Pear Cut Emerald on Top.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Necklace and pendant with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds 14k gold 9.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt white gold necklace with pendant set with emerald and brilliant cut diamond to. 1.00 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 40 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 40 cm lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Art Deco 51.88ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Charles Schwartz & Son Jewelers
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely stunning Art Deco Aquamarine pendant! The 51.88 carat emerald cut Aquamarine has amazing brilliance and color.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$6,552Sale Price|20% Off
4.65ct Fine Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Rectangle Platinum Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Also has an excellent emerald octagon cut. Fine top grade sapphire. The centre stone is surrounded by 0.97ct of excellent quality round white diamonds with F/G colour and VS1-2 clari...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 7.96 Carat Zambian Heart-Shaped Emerald Diamond Halo Necklace 18K Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A truly exceptional gemstone, this necklace showcases a certified 7.96 carat heart-shaped Zambian emerald of remarkable quality. Accompanied by a C. Dunaigre Switzerland Gemstone Rep...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald Heart Shape Cut Diamonds Halo 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Embrace the refined beauty of this exquisite gemstone heart-shape pendant necklace. Crafted with solid 18K gold and intricate detailing, the necklace features the highest-quality fa...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Enhancer Pendant - 18k Emerald Cut 27.69ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 24.25ct Cut: Emerald Natural Citrines Treatment: Heating Carat(s...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,530Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cushion Cut Emerald with Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond pendant in 14K Gold. It has a cushion cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$6,567Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
3 carat Cushion Cut Emerald Pendant with Diamond Halo 18k Gold
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
This exquisite 18K yellow gold pendant features a magnificent 3-carat cushion-cut natural emerald surrounded by a sparkling diamond halo.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with emerald and single cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace and pendant set with emerald and single-cut diamonds totaling 0.10ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is 45 cm lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace Handmade 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Expertly handcrafted in 18K white gold, the pendant features 0.21 carats of natural diamonds with SI clarity and H–I color, offering beautiful brilliance that complements the vivid e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.15tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Bail Necklace Vertical Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Behold a remarkable emerald and diamond accent pendant. This outstanding piece showcases a stunning emerald-cut emerald from the origin of Zambia.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2.82tcw 18K Dark Rare Green Emerald-Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
This quality is very rare and sought-after in emerald characteristics. Brilliant clean natural diamonds accent the bale of the pendant.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Emerald and Brilliant-Cut Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Emerald: 1.82ct total weight Diamond: 0.69ct total weight All diamonds are G-H/ SI stones. Chain Length: 16in to 18in
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1900s 3.53ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 5.89ct Diamond Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Russian 5.89 carat diamond and 3.53 carat Colombian emerald, 14 karat yellow gold with silver settings pendant/brooch; part of our diverse ant...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Set With 0.39ct F/VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond
Located in London, GB
The necklace chain is designed to hold the pendant at the center of the chest, set with 1 natural emerald cut diamond 0.39ct F/VS1 making it a very elegant and beautiful piece of jew...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.65tcw Colombian Emerald & Diamond Pendant 14K Gold Pear Cut Vintage Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
Petite triangle-cut emeralds accent the four corners, while a petite antique round diamond adds a delicate touch at the top, all meticulously crafted in 14k white gold with a ribbon-...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
White Pearl, Emerald, Diamonds, Platinum Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic pendant in platinum structure mounted with diamonds and an emerald. As pendant, a white pearl. The chain in 9 kt white gold is included. This pendant necklace was totally h...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
$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
28.56 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This 18K yellow gold pendant features a 28.56 Carat oval cut Emerald, with a vibrant green hue, encircled by 1.07 carats total weight in round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.68 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 18.62 Carat Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
This exquisite GIA-certified pendant features an 18.62-carat emerald-cut orange sapphire, surrounded by a halo of 3.10 carats of mixed-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Silver Cabochon Emerald Old Cut Diamond Spray Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Cushion Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - 10.90ct - 11.8x13.3x9.4mm (approx.) (80) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2.39ct Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Emerald-Cut Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your jewelry collection with this 18K white gold emerald-cut pendant featuring a deep blue sapphire centerpiece surrounded by a halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Garnet Diamond Geometric Long Slide Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Garnet - Emerald Cut - Channel Set - Deep Orangy Red Color - 10.2x7.5mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -Channel Set - Nic...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k 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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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.
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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.