Contemporary 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Roma, RM
A newly crafted statement necklace centered by an ornate circular pendant in 18K white gold, set with a vivid blue sapphire framed by a radiating arrangement of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.85 Carat Moonstone Diamond Sapphire White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Handmade moonstone and diamond necklace. 18 Inch necklace with bluish oval and round moonstones, natural cabochon round sapphires and round diamonds. 18 inch chain. 4 rainbo...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,516Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cluster Sapphire and Diamond Chain Necklace in 14k Solid White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Sapphire and Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut blue sapphire and yellow sapphire with diamonds.
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold,...
White Gold Necklace with White Diamonds, Blue Sapphires and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Elevate your spirit with the majestic allure of the Purple Emperor butterfly-inspired necklace. Handcrafted with pristine white gold, adorned with radiant diamonds, captivating blue...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "10 Blue Sapphire 0.67 CT 75 White Diamonds 0.37 CT 18KW 5.77 GM (WUTT)"
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace – 18"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"18kt White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace – 18"" This elegant pendant necklace is crafted in 18kt white gold, featuring a refined combination of richly colored sapphires...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant pendant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and a round of sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "6 MXBS 0.47 CT 5 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 18KW 3.88 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 31.97 Sapphire Pear Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
5 Natural Blue Sapphire, Heated Gemstones: 16.13 Carats 27 White Pear Diamonds: 4.6 Carats 201 White Round Diamonds: 11.24 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 37.30 Grams GIA Certificate #...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Necklace with White Diamonds, Tourmalines, Sapphires and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Behold the captivating allure of the Printemps Mon Amour Blush necklace—a luminous masterpiece crafted from ethereal white gold.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "10 Blue Sapphire 0.68 CT 1 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 18KW 3.24 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold 1.50ctw 18in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant sapphire and diamond necklace in 14kt white gold features a striking cushion cut very dark sapphire totaling approximately 1.50 carats, finished with a flat back for a s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Multi Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 28-0,09 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,14 ct Ruby 1-0,06 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,06 ct Green , Orange Sapphire 3-0,18 ct Size 45 cm With a heritage of ancient f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
$2,768Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Customize Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Size 47 Diamond 1-Round 57-0,06-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,12-4/6A Blue Sapphire 40-Round-0,34 Т(5)/3C Weight 3.24 grams With a he...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage White Gold 1.11ct Sapphire and Diamond Wing Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and refined, this vintage white gold necklace showcases a vivid blue sapphire suspended beneath an elegant diamond-set wing motif.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Necklace
Located in Marlow, GB
Softly radiant and effortlessly elegant, this 16-inch necklace is a celebration of refined femininity and timeless allure. Crafted in warm 18ct rose gold, each delicate link is set a...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$31,552Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K white gold and features an 27 oval blue sapphires weighing 27.05 carat.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Multi Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 28-0,09 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,14 ct Ruby 1-0,06 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,06 ct Green , Orange Sapphire 3-0,18 ct Size 45 cm With a heritage of ancient f...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold
Modern Multi Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 28-0,09 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,14 ct Ruby 1-0,06 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,06 ct Green , Orange Sapphire 3-0,18 ct Size 45 cm With a heritage of ancient f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Cross Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond, Ruby, & Sapphire Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .21cttw Diamond Cut: Round Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 1 gram Dimensions: 14mm x 10mm Ch...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Interlocking Circle Necklace with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold interlocking circle necklace with 0.33 carat sapphires and 0.19 carat diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,851Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Opal Sapphire Diamond Accent Necklace
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14K white gold and features an oval shaped opal weighing 9.20 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.00ct Sapphire 34.00ct Diamond 18K White Gold Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: A breathtaking vintage 18K white gold Riviera necklace, masterfully designed with over 34.00 carats of fine diamonds and crowned with a striking 5.00-carat oval sapphire certi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish Necklace White Diamonds White Gold Sapphire Hand Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
White Gold 750‰ White Diamonds 1,28 ct Sapphire 2,04 ct For any questions please feel free to ask.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.89 Carat Sugarloaf Sapphire Fancy Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sugarloaf Sapphire Gemstone: 1.58 Carats 24 White Round Diamonds: 0.35 Carats 2 Fancy Yellow Diamonds: 1.96 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.00 Grams
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Kite Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Sapphires: 36 princess cut = 1.80cttw Diamond: 8 round cut = 0.02cttw Length: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 4.03 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace, suspended by a six link chain 137 diamonds weighing approx. 1.75 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Contemporary 14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a necklace and pendant combination made in 14k white gold with both diamond and blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Necklace White Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Tsavorite Sapphires Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Description It's a bright rainbow, new colour geometries, vibrant nuances that capture and amplify the stones' natural glow, and millimetre-sized micromosaic tesserae.
White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 7.40 Carats Sapphire And Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful necklace features three sapphire gemstones, one round cut followed by two trilliant cuts, all set in white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 94.63 Carat Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
33 Sapphire Gemstones: 93.00 Carats 34 White Round Diamonds: 1.63 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 54.40 Grams GIA Certificate # 1232622043
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold 30.50 Carat Long Sapphire Diamond Flower Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KTWG NECKLACE 16.30CTS DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE 14.29CTS, 42.19 GM 363ST 18K white gold sapphire diamond necklace features 16.30 cts of sapphires and 14.29 cts of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Geometric Drop Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking and contemporary statement piece, this 18-karat white gold necklace features an elegant cascading pendant set with approximately 3.74 carats of vivid blue sapphires and 2....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Diamonds in White Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Sowflower floral pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut dark blue sapphire.
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
58.9 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Necklace
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: - 46.89 Carat Sapphire Stones - 12.01 Carat Diamonds, F-G Color, VSII-SI Clarity - Metal: 18K White Gold - Victorian style
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace #21214
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace JAGi Certified- This stunning pendant necklace features two pearl cut natural blue sapphires and 93 round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fashion Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Dangle Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Necklace (Matching Earring Available) Weight 13.28 gram Size 48 cm Diamond 32-Round 57-1,67-3/7A Diamond 207-Round 57-0,83-4/7A Blue Sapphire 1-Oval-0,92 Т(4)/3A Blue ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Sapphire Necklace 'Collier'
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Sapphire Necklace (Collier) Stunning evening collier with round brilliant cut diamonds and marquise sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "6 MXBS 0.50 CT 71 White Diamonds 0.35 CT 18KW 6.44 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Coll...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Necklace 210.54ct Sapphires, 17.01ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat White Gold Necklace 210.54ct Sapphires, 17.01ct Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Evil eye sapphire diamond pendant necklace 14KT white gold pendant necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern pendant necklace made in evil eye design with natural sapphires and diamonds in 14Kt white gold, certificate of authenticity comes with the purchase!
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ksenia Mirella 18ct White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
Located in Marlow, GB
Sophisticated yet modern, the cool tones of white gold enhance the intensity of the sapphires while amplifying the diamonds’ brilliance, offering a sense of balance, clarity, and und...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
4 Pear shape sapphires weighing .71 cts 1 princess cut sapphire weighing .08 cts 20 round diamonds weighing .09 cts H-SI Set in 18k white gold necklace 2.7 grams Adjustable white cha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Sapphire & Diamond Tube Necklace
Located in Weston, MA
A rose cut blue sapphire floats below a diamond encrusted tube on this delicate necklace. Perfect for layering with other favorite pieces. 18K yellow gold chain with 0.14 inch bezel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke 3 Carat Round Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Cluster Daisy Pendant Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A stunning necklace with an adjustable chain suitable for any occasion set in 18 Karat White Gold, British Hallmarked.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
14K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold pendant necklace with 26 round diamonds weighing 0.19 carat total and one center oval blue sapphire is weighing 1.62 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cross Necklace 0.78ct 18in
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy cross necklace is crafted in 14K white gold and showcases a refined combination of sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Cornflower blue Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Oval sapphire with a halo of 10 round ideal full cut diamonds in 18k white gold. 17.50 inch chain. 2 cornflower blue oval Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace Diamonds 2.28 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Blue Sapphire = 2.10 Carats 24 Diamonds = 0.18 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 22 x 10 x 5 mm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$1,869Sale Price|40% Off
Designer Effy Sapphire Diamond Station Necklace 14kt White Gold NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy station necklace is crafted in 14kt white gold and features a sophisticated arrangement of vibrant blue sapphires and sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Sapphires Diamonds Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
73.45 Carat Sapphire and White Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
35 Sapphire Gemstone: 42.29 Carats 60 White Round Diamonds: 3.1600 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 39.80 Grams
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05tcw Vintage 18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Necklace 16" Blue Sapphire
Located in Jupiter, FL
White diamonds are spaciously placed above the fine-quality sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,609Sale Price|20% Off
Fashionable Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K Diamond 100-0,82 ct Sapphire 21-13,86 ct Size 44,5 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
3.48 Carat Total Weight Sapphire and 0.71 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18W ref1233
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant necklace features two fancy cut sapphires, total weight 3.48 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Sapphire Diamond Medallion Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Graff
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pendant necklace from iconic Graff London high-jewelry house features a dazzling medallion design and showcases approximately 5 carats of finest white diamonds (approximate...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,609Sale Price|20% Off
Fashionable Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K Diamond 100-0,82 ct Sapphire 21-13,86 ct Size 44,5 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand...
Diamond, Sapphire, White 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.