GIA Natural Blue Heart Sapphire and Diamond 11.82 Carat TW Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified sapphire necklace. Mounted in a beautiful 18K white gold setting with a natural heart blue sapphire surrounded by natural round white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 1.14 CTW Heart Cut Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.0 mm rope chain chain suspending a heart cut diamond drop pendant Weighing 1.14 carats total - I color with SI1 clarity Prong set and suspending from split bale Compl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$99,750Sale Price|65% Off
$285, 000 18KT Gold Magnificent GIA 72CT Natural Heart Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Exquisite Glittering Fancy GIA Certified No Heat Natural Heart Sapphire Diamond Necklace!!!!
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gol...
GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Heart-Shape Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant GIA certified 1.06 carat heart-shaped diamond and 18 karat yellow gold necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1 Carat Each Heart Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.01 ct. H VS2 white diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8.50 Carat Natural Heart Tanzanite Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Prime
Located in New York, NY
Natural Tanzanite Necklace VS clean clarity Brilliant Heart cut 13.78 x 14.10 x 7.46mm Report #6213319199 3.00ct round diamonds & Baguettes on Arch G-color & Vs-2 clarity.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS / D Color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Some diamonds are beautiful. A few are unforgettable. This heart-shaped natural diamond 3.00 carats, D color, flawless clarity, and rare Type . Set in 18K white gold at 17 inches_,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lovely 1.22ct Diamonds Heart-Shaped Halo Necklace in 18k White Gold - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lovely 1.22ct Diamonds Heart-Shaped Halo Necklace in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Dazzle with sophistication and charm wearing this exquisite diamond halo necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 10.02 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Lion's Mane Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A colorful pendant necklace, showcasing a 10.02 carats heart shape diamond certified by GIA as M color and VS2 clarity, set on a five prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Elegant 0.80ct Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo Necklace in 18k White Gold - GIA Certif
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.80ct Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo Necklace in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Indulge in the timeless beauty of this 18k white gold halo necklace, featuring a stunning heart-s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 18k Gold 2.42ctw GIA Bezel Heart Emerald & Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning emerald and diamond pendant is newly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, heart cut genuine emerald stone neatly bezel set at the ce...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Heart Cut Diamond D Color Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent pendant necklace showcases a captivating 5.04 carat heart cut diamond, GIA certified for its extraordinary quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant with 3.01ct Heart Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant in Platinum and 18k Rose gold Center stone is 3.01ct H VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GIA 222113614 Featuring Pave halo with pink & white diamonds Pink ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Heart Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald heart and diamond necklace pendant. GIA Certified 1.81 carat natural heart shaped emerald set in 18k yellow gold setting with a halo of 18 round brilliant cut diamonds totali...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 40 Ct. Heart Shape Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Set with an heart shaped tennis necklace weighing 40 carats, all the bigger stones are GIA certified f/g color vs1/vs2 clarity excellent polish and symmetry none fluorescence
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.58 Carat Heart Shape Blue Sapphire with Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A versatile and unique pendant necklace showcasing a 2.58 carats heart shape blue sapphire certified by GIA as Sri Lanka origin.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 4.02 Ct Heart Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pendant necklace, showcasing a vibrant 4.02 carats heart shape diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow color and I1 clarity, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat D VS1 Heart Shape Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded D color and VS1 clarity, selected for its brilliance and beautifully balanced silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Heart Diamond Bezel Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romanti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Cts F/VS1 Heart Shape Diamond Bezel Necklace 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romanti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 4.98 Carat Heart Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. 4.98 Carat GIA certified heart shaped green sapphire with a halo of 27 round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k yellow gold setting with an 18 inch ch...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.19 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A striking natural heart shape diamond weighing 2.19 carats is suspended from a delicate 14 karat white gold 16 in. chain in this elegant pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified Heart Shaped Diamond Pendant
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite GIA certified diamond heart shape pendant necklace.
Diamond
0.87 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Heart-Shaped Necklace 18K Gold GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Heart-Shaped Diamond Pendant Necklace Add a rare and romantic touch to your collection with this 0.87 carat Natural Fancy Intense Yellow heart-shaped dia...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.26 Carat Heart Cut, Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 18K Gold, GIA.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning double Halo Pendant Necklace featuring a centerpiece of a GIA-certified 1.26 Carat Heart-shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 2.50 Carat E SI1 Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 2.50 carat heart-shaped diamond, GIA E SI1 - 18K white gold three-prong pendant setting - 17" total length with adjustable jump ring at 16" Includes necklace box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 2.01 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Heart Shape Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed and crafted in the Peter Such Workshop. 1 heart shaped blue sapphire, MI approx. 2.01cts GIA Certificate # 5231788898 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, G SI approx. .25cts 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold GIA 1.74ctw Burma Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Heart Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Burma - Heated - 1.34ct (exact, stamped) *See Certification Details Below* (12) Natural Genuine Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.05 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pendant necklace showcases a breathtaking 5.05 carat heart cut diamond as it's centerpiece, set in luxurious 18K white gold. Above the heart shaped diamond is a dazzli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Andreia Fuzon 11.05ct Heart Cut Diamond GIA Certificate
By Andreia Fuzon
Located in Studio City, CA
Shape: Heart Brilliant Measurements: 13.94 x 15.34 x 7.79 mm Carat Weight: 11.05 Chain: 18K Gold Claw Clasp GIA Certificated
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct F/VS1 Heart & Round Toi Et Moi Diamonds Necklace 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of a 1.50 carat Heart Shape diamond paired with a 1.50 carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2 Cts E VS1 Heart Diamond Bezel Set Halo Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded E color and VS1 clarity, beautifully set in a refined bezel setting and surrounded by a delicate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Blue Heart Shape Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Over 2 Carat of Fancy Intense Blue Diamond
Diamond
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Pendant
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT White Gold Heart Cut Diamond Pendant, Features Gia Certified 3.01Ct I-SI2 Heart Cut Diamond With a White Gold Chain.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 0.91 Carat Natural Orange Heart Shape Necklace
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
This very rare color diamond is graded by the GIA to be untreated fancy deep brownish yellow orange. The remarkable diamond is set in a 18k gold handmade Italian setting. The incredi...
Diamond
Natural GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Heart Platinum Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Heart Platinum Necklace. This pendant necklace features a natural fancy yellow 2.02 carat heart-shaped diamond center stone, secured in a prong setting.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .99 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A chic bright white heart shaped diamond, with a GIA color grade of D and clarity VS2, is set in a platinum prong setting and chain that is great for everyday wear. The extremely wel...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold GIA 14.01ctw Emerald Diamond Heart Enhancer Pendant Pearl Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 1 Natural Genuine Emerald - Great Heart Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color - Colombian - 9.49ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* 321 Nat...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GIA 2.61ctw Vivid Red Heart Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Heart Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Heated - 1.99ct (exact, stamped) *See Certification Details Below* (15) Natural Genuine D...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 8.72ct Natural Heart Garnet Halo Necklace 14kt Rhodolite 12400
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 8.72ct natural Garnet Necklace Report # 1226455379 12.76 x 13.55 x 7.43mm Purple Red. Rhodolite 1.20ct natural round diamonds G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold. ...
Rhodolite, Garnet, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Multi Shape Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Each and every diamond is Gia Certified D-F Color. The clarity ranges from Internally Flawless to Vs2. Approximate Diamond Weight: 36.00 c...
Diamond
GIA Certified Heart Shape Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
An absolute stunner! Beautiful Heart Shape Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant with 2 rows of white & fancy yellow diamond halo around to highlight the beauty of the stone, totaling...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-certified 5.10 carat NO HEAT pink heart-shaped sapphire pendant necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite jewel showcases a rare GIA-certified 5.10 carat natural pink heart-shaped sapphire, unheated and of exceptional brilliance. The sapphire’s vibrant, transparent pink hu...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant with Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Heart Shape Pendant with Fancy Light Yellow Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold &Platinum with double pave halo Center stone: 4.05ct Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Heart Shape Diamond ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Edward Elise 1.59 Carat GIA Heart Shape Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Pendant
Located in Tampa, FL
This new and finely made solitaire pendant necklace features a 1.59 carat G color VVS2 clarity heart brilliant cut natural diamond accompanied by an original GIA report.
Diamond, Platinum
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
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Heart Shape Fancy Pink Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K Rose Gold Pendant with 74 Round brilliant cut diamonds D color, VS1 clarity weighing 1.95 carats and Round Brilliant Fancy Pink diamonds weighing in total 0.23 carats, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats Natural Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come in 18K gold with a GIA certified Natural Diamond in perfect heart cut , of 3,00 carats, H color SI1 clarity, so bright, and all around diamonds in round brilliant cut .
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 1 Carat Heart Diamond Pendant in Black Rhodium & 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.00 ct. F SI2 white diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and black rhodium. Comes with a GIA certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat F Color Heart Shape Diamond Platinum Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Platinum Pendant with a 3 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond This elegant platinum pendant showcases a captivating 3-carat heart-shaped diamond, expertly cut to highlight its uniq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA 5 Carat White Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.00 ct. H SI1 white diamond heart shape. Handmade in platinum. Length is 18". Comes with GIA certificate.
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Pendant with 5.00ct Fancy Light Yellow Heart Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Pendant with 5.00ct Fancy Light Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Heart Shape pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Total Carat Weight yellow pave: 0.89ct 16 inches long chain Center ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$59,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Heart-Cut NO HEAT Ruby and Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Romantic and refined ring centered by a GIA-certified natural ruby cut suggests a heart shape, weighing 2.36 carats, with a rich red color and excellent transparency. According to th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS / D color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning pendant come in 18k gold with a lustrous GIA Certified Diamond of 3,00 carats , in perfect heart shape , Flawless clarity , D color , very very sparkly !
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct FLAWLESS/ D color Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning pendant come in 18k gold with a lustrous GIA Certified Diamond of 3,00 carats , in perfect heart shape , Flawless clarity , D color , very very sparkly !
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Carats F/VS1 Pear & Heart Shape Diamonds Toi Et Moi Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and light on your look. Stunning necklace come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of GIA Certified Diamonds of 2 carats each( 2 + 2 ct...
Diamond, 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.
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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.