Natural Pink Pear Shape Diamond Pendant With Chain
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this pendant, you will discover a captivating a natural pink pear-shaped diamond, weighing 0.11 carats.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18" - 950 Pear 4.43ct IGI
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 4.43ct Cut: Pear Color: E Clarity: I1 Stone Note: laser drilled Certified by: IGI Report Number: 733597108 ...
Diamond
18ct White Gold Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A refined pear-shaped sapphire and halo diamond pendant crafted in 18ct white gold, set with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Pendant
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Pendant with 2 rows of white diamond halo around to highlight the beauty of the stone, totaling 0.5ct of full brilliant cut round diamonds m...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5 Carat Pear Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This pendant centers around a beautiful 5.04 carat Fancy Yellow pear cut diamond with impressive measurements that give it exceptional presence.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$9,599Sale Price|44% Off
Massive pear aquarimarine ans diamonds pendant in 14к gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Massive pear aquarimarine ans diamonds pendant in 14k gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Pendant - 10k Pear .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagn...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.5 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
4.50 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Pendant A luminous 4.50 carat pear-cut aquamarine, encircled by 0.30 carats of sparkling white diamonds, handcrafted in 14k yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Pear Shaped Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace set in 18k white gold. The pendant is composed of a pear-shaped diamond followed by a larger pear-shaped aquamarine.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Peridot Diamond Pendant - 10k Pear 1.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 ...
Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.63 Carat Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An elegant 5.63 carat natural pear shape Tanzanite pendant, with an ideal blue color, AAA quality stone.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.62ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald and Diamond Pendant
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bail features additional round diamonds in a pear-shaped design. Set on a high polish 18k white gold setting, this pendant is breathtaking.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pear shaped diamond pendant with double halo of round stones set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Pendant - 10k Pear 3.93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.73ct Cut: Pear Color: Purplish Red Clarity: NA Natural Diamonds Carat(s):...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant Description: This elegant pendant features a GIA certified pear brilliant cut diamond weighing 4.01 carats, suspended in a finely c...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Base Metal
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The yellow pear shape diamond is suspended from a white gold chain, and is surrounded by a double diamond halo.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The yellow pear shape diamond is suspended from a white gold chain, and is surrounded by a double diamond halo.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold & Pear Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 1.17ct
By Ideal Luxury
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this 14k White Gold & Pear Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace. This cute piece features a 0.93ct I-J/I1-I2 pear cut diamond set in a 14k white gold halo pendant ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold & Pear Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 1.33ct
By Ideal Luxury
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this 14k White Gold & Pear Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace. This cute piece features a 1.10ct I-J/I1-I2 pear cut diamond set in a 14k white gold halo pendant ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Pendant with Pear, Marque and Round Shape Diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum three shapes diamond pendant with pear shape, marque and round diamonds features 6.66ct pear shape j-vs1(psc252) with 1.75ct I-si2 marquee (mqc167) + 1.72ct I-vs2 round (r...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond Pear Shape Pendant on Chain, 18kt white gold
Located in London, GB
Weight: 3.17gr Metal: 18kt White Gold Stones: 1 Diamond • Cut: Pear • Carat weight: 0.53ct • Colour: H • Clarity: SI1 •Comment:GCS report nº5773-063 Other stones: 35 Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.50 Cttw Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Spring into beauty with this lovely medium size butterfly diamond necklace comprised of 2 marquise cut diamonds = 0.75 Cttw and 3 pear shape diamonds = 1.10 Cttw to make up the body ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,007 / item
0.55 Ctw Pear Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Related Keywords: Pear Halo Pendant, Natural Diamond Necklace, 14K Gold Jewelry, Diamond Halo Necklace, Elegant Gold Pendant, Fine Diamond Jewelry, Pear Cut Diamond Pendant, Luxury G...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA certified 11.75 Carat Pear shape Sapphire and Diamond pendant
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centered upon a beautiful Pear shape Sapphire weighing 11.75 Carats that is accompanied by a GIA certificate. Surrounded by Round Diamonds weighing 1.05 Carats. Set in Platinum. C...
Diamond, Sapphire
Pear Shaped Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with a pear shaped red ruby measuring 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5mm weighing approximately 0.50 carats, surmounted by a single-cut diamond weighin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Green Tourmaline & Diamond Teardrop Pear Pendant w/ Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Pear Cut- Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 13.98 x 8.65mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
GIA 8.30 Carat Fancy Color Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Set in double halo pendant hanging from 16 inch diamonds by the inch chain.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Pear Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold pendant is from Riad Collection. This beautiful necklace is made from 9 pear shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 10.23 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.94 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
2.47 Carat Pear Shaped Brown Diamond & 0.20ct Marquise Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful and unique pendant necklace features a 2.47 carat pear shape brown diamond accented with a 0.20 carat marquise cut white diamond set in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.01ct Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite diamond pendant is truly captivating! A 2.01ct pear-shaped diamond is set in an 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.35ct
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.35ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover a perfect blend of modern minimalism and classic sparkle with this exquisite pendant necklace. Crafted in polished 14K white gold, the pendant showcases a stunning, brillian...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover a perfect blend of modern minimalism and classic sparkle with this exquisite pendant necklace. Crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, the pendant showcases a stunning, brillia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.38ct
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.38ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shaped Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pear Shaped Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this pendant necklace features a pear-shaped tanzanite set in a diamond halo drop d...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.34ct
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace, 0.34ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald Pear Diamond & White Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "1 Pear-shaped Diamonds 0.31 CT 60 White Diamonds 1.66 CT 1 Emerald 4.32 CT (GIA1469111263) 18KW 10.00 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold &...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved pears and diamond pendant set on an 18K white gold and diamond bail.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Pendant - 10k Pear 1.82ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.70ct Cut: Pear Color: Light Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Single...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Pendant - 14k Pear .30ctw Scallop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Cl...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA-Certified 1.50ct Pear Diamond Flower Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The center focal piece features five exquisite, pear-shaped diamonds weighing a total of 1.50 carats, flawlessly arranged to mirror the delicate geometry of a blooming blossom.
Diamond, White Gold
Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in 14k White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pendant contains 1 center pear shape sapphire, 1.61ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Enhancer Pendant - 14k Pear 3.93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): 3.89CT Cut: Pear Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04CTW Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist 18K White Gold Pendant with Trillion, Princess & Pear Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist diamond pendant crafted in 18K white gold (stamped 750), showcasing three natural diamonds in contrasting cuts, a trillion, princess, and pear.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Beaudry Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant On A Diamond Chain In Platinum
By Michael Beaudry
Located in Naples, FL
Michael Beaudry Platinum Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant With A Center .30 Ct Pear Shaped Diamonds G In Color VS Clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Pear-shaped Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear-shaped Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace features one Pear-shaped Boulder Opal with a mix of light and dark backg...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
14K & 18K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.98ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' pear-shaped diamond necklace. The chain clasp is stamped 750 and the chain weighs 4.2 grams. 5 grams total weight for the necklace. The pear-shaped diamond weighs 0.98 carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Greenish Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Double Halo Pendant - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the brilliance of this Greenish Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace, a captivating piece that embodies elegance and rarity.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
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
Pear Brilliant Diamond with Floret Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Brilliant Diamond and Florets Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Three part Diamond Drop Necklace features a Natural Pear Brilliant Center Diamond, weighing 1.00 carats, with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Green Pear Diamond in Pink Bezel Pendant Necklace
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant features a 3.01-carat Fancy Greenish Yellow pear-shape diamond, GIA certified and graded VS2 for exceptional clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural Blue pear sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. The center piece of this necklace is the 1.74ct pear shaped blue sapphire accented by a round brilliant cut bezel set diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau Platinum Pendant Necklace - 0.4ct Pear Cut Diamond Drop -
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Details: Era: Art Nouveau (Circa 1910) Metal: Platinum (French Dog's head hallmark) Weight: 9.1 g Main Stone: Pear-shaped diamond (Approx. 0.4 ct) Accent Stones: Old European cu...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Green 'Chameleon' Pear Shape Diamond Double Halo Pendant - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting allure of this Green Diamond Pendant Necklace, a piece of jewelry as extraordinary as the wearer.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Pear Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 6 round cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold with 10 pear shaped red rubies totaling 1.00cts. with a 16 inch 18k yellow gold chain. 10 pear...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.