20K Yellow Gold & Diamond Peace Sign Coin Pendant by Buddha Mama
By Buddha Mama
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Celebrate peace, beauty, and exceptional craftsmanship with this luxurious Buddha Mama Peace Sign Coin Pendant, exquisitely handcrafted in rich 20K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Spanish 1721 2 Reales Silver Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The legend of HISPANIARUM REX (King of Spain) surrounds. This coin is set within a Steven Battelle designed handmade double twist wire 18K gold setting with a 1.8mm VS1 diamond acce...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,912Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Coin Pendant Paperclip Necklace, 1.06ct Birthday
Located in Deira, AE
A coin pendant, engraved with a profile portrait and lettering, hangs from a bold paperclip-link chain and is ringed by a full halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Argentina 1826 Silver Sun-Face Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting and rare silver 2 "soles" coin from pre-Argentina Spanish colonial times has a depiction of the sun's face as the primary motif. "Rio de la Plata" is the river in So...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Athena Coin Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold Diamond Athena Coin Pendant Necklace is all hand made.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Horse Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek region of Thessaly 424- 405 BC, showing the head of a horse, is set in an ancient-inspired line texture Steven Battelle d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Republica Italiana Coin Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Republica Italiana Coin Pendant Style: 14k Yellow Gold Republica Italiana Coin Pendant Material: 14k Yellow Gold Coin: Republica Italiana — Italian Lire coin with po...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare, authentic, silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Abdera 265-245 BC featuring a griffin, is set in an ancient-inspired Steven Battelle designed line textured o...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Medieval 12th Century Venice Silver Christ Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin was holed in antiquity, and we set a small 1.5 mm VS diamond in the hole.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gemini Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The opposite side of the coin displays a sea eagle grasping a dolphin. This coin is set in a Steven Battelle designed double twist wire 18K gold bezel with a 2mm VS1 diamond accent ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Coin Reversable Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Coin Pendant is reversible and handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Alexander Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade, authentic, ancient silver tetradrachm coin from Thrace (a historical region which now encompasses parts of Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey) minted in 297-281 BC, with a dep...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Coomi 20K Vine Coin Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds on Chain
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi Vitality collection vine design pendant on link chain set in 20K yellow gold with 0.26cts rose cut diamonds. Lobster clasp with "C" paisley charm detail. Length: 16 ...
White Diamond, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek "Taras" Artifact Coin Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an authentic ancient Greek “Taras” coin as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient India 10th Century CE Gold Elephant Coin Diamonds 22K Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This rare and authentic ancient coin is set within a Steven Battelle designed artisanally crafted matching 22K gold setting with three 1.8mm VS1 diamonds surrounding.
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sphinx Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
In Egyptian mythology, the Sphinx was associated with protection and wisdom. This coin is mounted in an artisan crafted 18K gold setting designed by Steven Battelle, with four 1.8 m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Coin Reversible Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is all handmade in 18 Karat yellow and white gold custom made. It's microscopically decorated - with granulation work - beads and wires on both s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Pegasus Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin is set in a Steven Battelle designed artisan crafted 18K gold setting decorated with several graduated sized "jawan" ending with a 1.8 mm VS1 diamond at the bottom.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections Reversible 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Coin Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer handmade pendant enhancer in 18 Karat yellow gold all custom made.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This pendant comes with a lifetime laminated coin certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,529Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Coin Pendant Paperclip Chain Necklace, 1.06ct Gift Her
Located in Deira, AE
The paperclip chain gives the piece a current, layered look rather than a traditional fine-chain coin necklace. Details:- Item Code :- CER-16175 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 7.60 gm 14k Yello...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This pendant is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
17th Century Venice Lion of St Marks Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "1/2 Ducato" coin from Venice depicting the Venetian Lion of St Mark is set within a "wire and jawan" handmade 18K gold (with silver backing behind) setting in th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Icy White Jadeite Jade Gold Coin and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved gold coin and diamond pendant set on an 18K rose gold and diamond bail.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and archaic silver "trihemiobol" coin from the 5th century BC was minted in the Greek colony of Teos, which was located on the western coast of Turkey, on a peninsula be...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Gold Coin and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved coin pendant set on an 18K white gold and diamond bail.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Syracuse Arethusa Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An unsual silver "tetradrachm" from the ancient Greek colony of Syracuse (in Sicily) depicts the nymph Arethusa encircled by 4 dolphins (one off the flan above). This coin was stuck ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A RARE and authentic ancient Greek silver Stater coin from the Greek colony of Terina in Bruttium (now near the town of Lamezia Terme on the west coast of southern Italy) is set in f...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Pegasus Coin in 22 kt Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic CORINTH Silver Stater Coin (circa 386-307 BC), set in a custom 22k gold and sterling silver bezel with a 22k gold bail (which has a diamond accent).
Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Turtle Stater Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The depiction of the turtle was probably a nod to the other famous turtle staters which were widely circulated from the neighboring island of Aegina. This coin has been mounted into...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Gemini Twins Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The reverse depicts a dynamic war galley manned by rowers rushing to the right above the moneyer’s name. This beautiful coin is set in an artisan crafted hammered 18K gold setting wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Horse Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver hemidrachm coin from the Greek region of Thessaly showing the forepart of a horse is set in an ancient-inspired line textured Steven Battelle design...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Silver Nymph Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Unlike major goddesses, they were generally considered minor deities and were not typically immortal, though they were incredibly long-lived. This coin has been set in an artisan cra...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An iconic ancient Greek Athenian owl coin from 475-425 BC is held in a handmade hammered 18K gold bezel surrounded by a "wire and jawan" rim with four 2.2 mm VS1 diamond accents in t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Athena Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from Athens, Attica, 138-137 BC is set in a artisan crafted ancient-inspired Steven Battelle 18K gold design with four 2mm VS1 di...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pendant Necklace Handcrafted in 22Kt Gold with Oxidized Silver Coin Tourmaline
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Pendant Necklace Handcrafted in 22Kt Gold with Oxidised Ancient Silver Coin and red Tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
20K YG Mandala Coin Pendant with Blue Topaz, Diamond & Enamel by Buddha Mama
By Buddha Mama
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Crafted in luminous 20K yellow gold, this extraordinary luxury pendant by Buddha Mama is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. At its center, a vibran...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Lion Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Probably the finest ancient image of a lion of this type of coin set in a pendant you will ever find!
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Pendant with Coin, Tourmaline & Kunzite, 11 Ct, beautiful Colors
Located in Viena, Viena
There, a traditional master workshop takes care of our creations in 18 carat gold in loving small series with the best diamond qualities.
Kunzite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The city of Halikarnassos was also noted as having one of the 7 wonders of ancient world: the tomb of Mausolus, which was destroyed in antiquity. This rare coin is set in an exquisit...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Turtle Stater Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. This pendant is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ancient Roman Cleopatra Half Coin Pendant in 22ct Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
22ct gold ancient roman coin set with diamonds around the outer edge of the coin (FSI diamonds used) Also comes in 18ct yellow gold please contact our customer service team* Roman ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1/20OZ Panda Gold Coin Necklace with Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
1/20OZ Panda Gold Coin Necklace with Diamond Halo 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Spanish Colonial Mexico 1734 Two Reales Coin Diamond Sterling 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin is set within a Steven Battelle designed oxidized sterling and 18K gold bezel with a 1.8 mm VS 1 diamond accent on the bail.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Medusa Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The powerful image of the facing head of a Gorgon, a mythical creature with serpents for hair, is the centerpiece of this 18K gold pendant designed by Steven Battelle. In ancient Gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from 500-420 BC Ephesus rests in this Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired handmade setting accented by a sparkling 1.8mm VS1 diamond. Delicate...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "stater" coin displaying Pegasus flying left rests in a Steven Battelle designed hammered medallic high karat gold setting ornamented with flat wire...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Three Horseman Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A sharply struck authentic silver "denarius" coin minted in 90 BC depicts 3 horsemen carrying shields and spears riding left in exquisite detail. This coin was issued by the 3 money...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Spanish Colonial Bolivia 1600's Eight Reales Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This high-grade historic coin is set in a Steven Battelle designed handmade matte-finish 18K gold setting with three 2mm VS1 diamonds at the apex points next to small "jawan" granula...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman 4th Century AD Constantius II Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "siquila" coin from the realm of Emperor Constantius II (struck 347-355 AD) depicts him in profile: pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed. This rare silver coin ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Archaic Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin is mounted carefully within a Steven Battelle designed handmade 18K "double jawan" handmade granulated gold setting with a single 1.8 mm VS1 diamond accent below.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "hemidrachm" coin from the region of Thessaly 425-404 BC, depicting the head of the goddess Athena in Corinthian helmet is set in an ancient-inspire...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
As the goddess of wisdom, Athena was known for her intelligence and strategic thinking, and was often associated with owls, who were considered symbols of wisdom in ancient Greece. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Corinth Pegasus Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, hand struck Corinthian silver "Stater" coin from 375-300 BC is set within a Steven Battelle designed handmade line textured double bezel with graduated "jawan" granulat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Green and Icy Jadeite Jade Gold Coin and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved ancient gold coin pendant set with icy jadeite jade stones on a 18K white gold and diamond bail.
Diamond, Jade, Gold
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting, authentic, silver denarius coin from the period of the Roman Republic in 79 BCE, featuring a griffin leaping, is set in a Steven Battelle ancient inspired handmade ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Seleucid Elephants Coin 22K Gold Diamonds Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This pendant is sent with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, 22k 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.
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.