1 ct Pink Pear Diamond Double Halo Pendant - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Framed by 0.38 carats of soft pink and brilliant white diamonds in a double halo, the pendant glows with warmth, depth, and dimension.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 1.28 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural pear cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
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
0.55 Ctw Pear Halo Natural 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
Solid Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Figa Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Crafted from rare, pure 24 karat yellow gold, this figa pendant accented with diamond "bracelet" is meant to keep you safe.
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sky Blue Topaz Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace 13.54 CTTW 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold chain pendant featuring one pear shape Sky Blue Topaz weighing 13.41 carats with a diamond bar of 38 round brilliants, 0.13 carats.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Flower Lace Clover and Pear-Shaped Diamond Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum Flower Lace Clover and Pear-Shaped Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1.20 Total Carat Weight A rare and enchanting Tiffany & Co. diamond pendant necklace, exquisitely crafted i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
3.29 Carat Pear Purple Tanzanite Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shaped purple Tanzanite, set in 18k white gold with a bright white full cut accent diamond. 1 pear shaped purple with a blue kick Tanzanite, approx. total weight 3.59cts, VS, 1...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant - 14k Pear 14.85ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 14.81ct Cut: Pear Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: SIngle Color: J...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Pear Cut Approx. 0.45ct Sapphire Pendant with Diamond
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: G15090 This 14k White Gold Pear Cut Sapphire Pendant Necklace is a timeless and sophisticated piece that combines rich color with classic diamond accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace 18K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Pear Sapphire Diamond Flower Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold flower pendant is from Riad Collection. This piece of jewellery is made of 5 pear shape sapphires in total of 6.56 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.58 Carat.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White ...
1.1 Carat Pear Shape Fine Sapphire Necklace with 0.37 Carat Dia in 14W Ref1285
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This alluring pendant features a double pear shape design. The larger pear, a sapphire, has a total weight approximately 1.1 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GIA 1.24ct Pear Diamond Teardrop Solitaire Pendant 16" Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI2 Clarity - 1.24ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$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
Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Halo Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural green jadeite jade carved pear shape set with a diamond halo pendant. It measures 0.53 inches (13.5 mm) x 0.53 inches (13.5 mm) and thickness of 0.25 inches...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Pear Kunzite Articulating Chandelier Pendant Necklace
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A graceful and romantic estate chandelier pendant, finely crafted in 18K rose gold and featuring approximately 6.00 carats total weight of pear-shaped natural kunzite.
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum .46ct Pear shape Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant with 18" platinum chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
A platinum genuine earth mined emerald pendant with diamond halo. The pear cut emerald measures about 6mm x 4.7mm and has medium dark color and fine clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.10 Carat Pear Rose Cut Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Finely detailed Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace. Centering a Securely nestled Hand set Pear Rose Cut Diamond, weighing approx. 1.10 Carat.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Halo Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This pendant features a 1.02 ct pear shaped diamond and is surrounded by a gorgeous double halo of 43 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.44ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 1.50ct Pear Diamond Flower Pendant in 18K Yellow 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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt. Natural .93 carat Pear Diamond VS1-H Pendant & Chain
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This elegant pendant features a natural pear-shaped diamond weighing .93 carat, measuring 9.84 x 5.75 x 3.47 mm.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.90tcw Natural Emerald Cabochon Pear & Diamond Accent Pendant Gold 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A Colombian emerald, pear cabochon, and diamond accent pendant. The natural, Colombian emerald carries a full 4.85-carats, medium green color.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shape Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond solitaire necklace exudes classic luxury, showcasing a substantial 1.80ct pear-shaped diamond nestled in a streamlined 14k yellow gold bezel setting for a sleek appearan...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Chandelier Dangle Pendant - 14k Pear 2.47ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanites Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Pear Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .97ctw Cut: R...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.18 cts of Mixed color Diamond Pear Drop Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
This pendant set, inspired by the natural flow and grace of organic silhouettes, exudes a timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in 18k white gold, the set we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold White Chalcedony & Diamond Pendant - 14k Pear Briolette Reversible
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural White Chalcedony Cut: Checkerboard Pear Briolette Size: 35.1mm x 14.9mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.60ct Vintage Aquamarine & Diamond Pear Drop Pendant in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Vintage Aquamarine & Diamond Pear Drop Pendant, Set In 18ct White Gold, 0.60ct Vintage Aquamarine & Diamond Pear Drop Pendant,Suspended on a Bow, Set in 18ct White Gold, 0.60ct Roun...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
3.5ct Natural Garnet Pear Drop Pendant with Diamonds in Platinum
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal And Purity: PlatinumMain Stone: GarnetMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 12x8mmMain Stone Weight: 3....
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
2 Carat Pear Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace. Featuring a securely Hand set 2 Carat Pear Tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18" - 18k Pear 4.61ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.31ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2ct Pear Shape Diamond Necklace 18k yellow gold milgrain antique-detail pendant
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this necklace features a stunning 2-carat pear-shape natural diamond set within four prongs in a sleek gold bezel-inspired pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Oval Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K yellow gold elegant pendant is from our Divine Collection. It is made of a pear shape brown diamond in total of 2.39 Carat and oval shape yellow diamond in total of 0.42 Car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
White Gold Pendant with Diamond Pear Shape
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Introducing a beautiful pendant featuring naturally shiny diamonds with a total weight of 0.75 carat. These diamonds are brilliant-cut, offering excellent sparkle and shine. With a c...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1.53 Carat Pear ''Pigeon's Blood'' Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Estate Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Pear Cut ''Pigeon's Blood'' Natural Ruby Carat Weight: 1.53 Carats Origin: Burma GIA Report Number: 7453415337 View The GIA R...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pear Cut Tanzanite Pendant Diamond Setting 3.04 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Tanzanite = 2.80 Carats 31 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Pendant Dimensions: 25 x 11 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Round Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K yellow gold elegant pendant is from our Divine Collection. It is made of a round brown diamond in total of 0.38 Carat and pear shape yellow diamond in total of 1.02 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
GIA 1.70 ct Pear Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.70 ct. L VS2 pear shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length is 18". Comes with GIA certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, imperial green jadeite jade carved pear shape with sixty round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.51 total carat weight. It measures 0.53 inches (13.4mm) x 1.46 inche...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Diamond Pear Loop Pendant Necklace, 14kt White Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond Pear Loop Pendant Necklace, 14kt White Gold 65 diamonds 1.30 total diamond weight Pendant size: Pear-shape, 22x 47mm, 3.43mm deep Length: 18 inches chain Weight: 4.90 gram...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.18 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pendant necklace, showcasing a 1.18 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VVS2 clarity, bezel-set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Pear Shape Amethyst Pendant Necklace with Round Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Pear Shape Amethyst Pendant Necklace with Round Brilliant Diamonds This elegant Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace is in excellent condition and ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cabochon Pear and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 3.35 ct. emerald cabochon pear shape with 0.25 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Emerald Pear Shape and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 14.29 ct. emerald pear shape with 1.10 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 18".
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18K White Gold Pear Shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace 3.01 TCW Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A stunning 18K White Gold Pear Shape Solitaire Pendant Necklace featuring a 3.01 Total Carat Weight Natural Diamond in D Color and SI2 Clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Pear Round Diamond Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K rose gold stunning pendant is from our Divine Collection. It is made of a pear shape brown diamond in total of 4.77 Carat and round shape colourless diamond in total of 0.62...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pear Cut Tanzanite Pendant Diamond Setting 3.04 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Tanzanite = 2.80 Carats 31 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Pendant Dimensions: 25 x 11 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.65tcw Colombian Emerald & Diamond Pendant 14K Gold Pear Cut Vintage Brooch
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel Setting Material: White Gold 14K Setting Weight: 5.7 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Weight: 2.57-Carats Dimensions: 11.24 x7.93 x 6.04 (mm) Clarity: Semi...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
GRS Certified 8.24 Carat Pear Cut Pink Spinel Diamond Pendant
Located in Trumbull, CT
A GRS certified 8.24-carat pear-cut Tanzanian pink spinel is elegantly framed by a diamond halo, featuring a total of 0.59 carats of white round diamonds. Three 0.42-carat emerald-cu...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.3 Carat Pear Morganite and Diamond Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Morganite and Diamond Gold Drop Pendant Necklace. Featuring a securely Hand set 1.3 Carat Pear Morganite.
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 1 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.00 ct. J VVS2 white diamond pear shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length is 16".
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 0.34 Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pendant necklace, featuring a 0.34 carat pear shape emerald, set on four rounded prongs.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Tanzanite Pendant Diamond Setting 3.04 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Tanzanite = 2.80 Carats 31 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Pendant Dimensions: 25 x 11 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 2.15ct Elongated Pear Emerald w/ Diamond Halo Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous pendant necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features an elongated tear drop design set with a fine emerald solitaire and diamond halo.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.17 Ct Princess Cut Diamond, Black Diamond Bat Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
One of a kind! Made from rich 18 karat white gold, this Gothic bat motif necklace has a fine, VS clarity, G/H color princess cut diamond body and 43 pave' set Fine black diamonds for...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
115.48ct Rose Quartz & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Large Pear Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Completing the design is a matching diamond set pear shaped bale, allowing the pendant to hang gracefully from the chain and bringing the combined diamond weight to 0.536ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
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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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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.