$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Diamond Necklace 14kt White Gold Pendant Necklace Modern Hearts Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Heart diamond pendant necklace in 14KT white gold, diamonds are set with pave setting style.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamonds Heart Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect Heart Necklace Pendant Diamonds all around Total 1.50 carat. set in 14k white Gold Total weight 10.1grams Chain is 20' Inch The Diamonds are approx 2.5mm each stone in Color ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The pendant & chain are 14K White Gold. The heart has 1.25 Carats In Rubies There are 0.10 Carats In Diamonds H/I SI The pendant bale opens up for omegas or larger chains.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Hanging Heart Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Show your love with this beautiful 14 karat white gold heart necklace enhanced with sparkling stunning diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Hanging Heart Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Show your love with this beautiful 18 karat white gold heart necklace enhanced with sparkling stunning diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Heart Necklace White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Heart Necklace in White Gold with Diamonds is a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry that emanates elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Diamond Heart Necklace in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
The Classic Diamond Heart Necklace in White Gold Twenty Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.00 carats approximately From Betty White to Kim Karda....
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Pavé Heart Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Pavé Heart Necklace in 18k White Gold This necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and features a heart-shaped centerpiece set with round diamonds in a pavé design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace a heart pendant set with round white diamonds, for a total weight of 0.27 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,457 / item
14k White Gold Diamond Heart Ribbon Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 14k white gold heart pendant necklace features 1 carat of beautiful, natural diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond and White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Heart 18K Gold Pendant. Hand set Diamonds, weighing approx. 2.18tcw and Rubies approx. 1.48tcw. Hand crafted on the bias 18K White mounting. Pendant measure...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold This necklace is crafted in 18k white gold and features an open heart pendant set with round diamonds along the front.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Diamond "MOM" Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Celebrate a mother's love with this beautiful "MOM" pendant necklace. Expertly crafted in warm 14KT white gold, the delicate focal design spells out "MOM" using stylized, high-polish...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floating Diamond Heart Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: .85cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone Cut: Round Metal Choice: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 27mm x...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$20,320Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Shape Zambian Emerald Necklace, 6.69ct Diamond Halo, 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
6.69ct Heart Shape Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18K Gold Metal 18K White Gold Gemstones – Natural Heart Shape Zambian Emerald & Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace #25570
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace- This elegant open-heart pendant is outlined with a sparkling array of 38 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,232 / item
1ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Open Heart 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Diamond Halo Pendant features a Cushion-cut Diamond center stone accompanied by small Round Diamond side stones in Halo setting in 14k Gold metal. Great gift for Anniversary, Bi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.31ct Diamond Heart Cut 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 14k yellow gold heart-shaped necklace captures the essence of timeless beauty. Adorned with a brilliant natural diamond, it sparkles with a total carat weight of 0.31ct,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
10K White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace #24129
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace- This lovely heart pendant features 32 round brilliant cut diamonds set on a delicate white gold chain.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this pendant necklace features an open heart design accented with sparkling diamonds and topped with a pe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Heart Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendant centering three heart cut rubies weighing 2.88 carats in total surrounded by 0.89 carats of white diam...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace Gold Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace Gold Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,745Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Heart Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 18 Karat White Gold features heart cut emeralds and diamond set alternatively in a chain with drop.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,996Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Heart Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold features heart cut emeralds and diamond set alternatively in a chain with drop.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k Rose & White Gold Interlocking Diamond Hearts Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The two hearts, one in warm rose gold and the inlaid one in cool white gold, intertwine around pavé-set diamonds that add glittering brilliance and depth.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Total Weight: 11.1 Grams Chain Length: 20" Pendant Drops: 1.30" Pendant Diameter: 1" x1" Diamond Count: 12 Round Brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.50 carats Diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace- This sparkling heart pendant features 15 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace- This sparkling heart pendant necklace features 30 round single cut diamonds set in elegant 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace- This sparkling heart pendant features 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Elite 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Rubber Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Modern and chic, this designer necklace by Elite features three sparkling heart-shaped stations set with pavé diamonds, crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Heart necklace in 14KT white gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond heart necklace in 14KT white gold, lovely pendant with a lot of sparkle, very well crafted with a modern style chain 16" long.
14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace- This sparkling heart pendant features 20 round brilliant cut diamonds set in elegant 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
18k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace, Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace 9.94 mm. x 10.04 mm. is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace, Heart Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace 9.94 mm. x 10.04 mm. is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,185 / item
14K White Gold 2.10ct Diamond Pav Heart Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Two bezel-set round diamonds also punctuate the chain for additional sparkle.Offered brand new, this 14K White Gold 2.10ct Diamond Pav Heart Necklace comes with a gift box.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,412Sale Price|20% Off
Hearts on Fire HOF 1.52ct Diamond Pendant .80 Round Center Oval 18k Necklace
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have an extremely rare vintage Hearts on Fire diamond pendant with a large estimated .80 carat center diamond and an oval of small diamonds around! You simply will not find a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite heart-shaped diamond pendant necklace is a timeless symbol of romance and elegance, meticulously crafted to captivate the eye.
Diamond, White Gold
$6,532Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K White Gold Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Estate Cartier 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Heart Necklace. This elegant piece features the original heart pendant and chain, both signed Cartier with proper hallmarks and serial numb...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Pave Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
14K White Gold Pave Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace This elegant 14K white gold pendant features a heart design beautifully set with 1.28 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Romantic 10K White Gold Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Romantic 10K White Gold Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace Celebrate love with this enchanting 10K white gold heart diamond pendant, featuring a captivating duo of hearts.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold & Diamond Heart Silhouette Pendant Necklace
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White Gold & Diamond Heart Silhouette Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Heart Diamond Necklace, Earring and Ring Suite in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Beauvince Amore Heart Diamond Necklace, Earrings & Ring Suite is a stunning combination of jewels that can each be worn independently or together to make a statement. They celebr...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bird Necklace Silver Ruby Heart Gold White Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Necklace Ruby Heart Pendant White Diamond Silver 14k Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Dove Necklace is handcrafted with a sterling silver fallen dove cradling an articulated 14k s...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace with Heart Shape Cut Tanzanite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18-karat white gold tennis necklace is a true masterpiece, featuring a seamless line of dazzling diamonds totaling 2.06 carats.
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Italian Diamonds Heart Necklace 18 karat White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Diamonds Heart Necklace in 18 karat White Gold is a breathtaking expression of love and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
14K White Gold Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace This exquisite pendant features a graceful heart design crafted in 14K white gold and adorned with 142 round brilliant diamonds to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold White Diamonds Heart Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique Suzy Levian diamond station heart necklace displays round-cut diamonds on 14 karat white gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
By Barry Kronen
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat white gold heart locket pendant featuring 28 round cut diamonds with SI clarity and H color totaling 0.33 carats. Length is 18mm with bail. Finished weight is 5.5 grams. Cha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$33,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 12.24ct Heart Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and modern alternating heart diamond necklace. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 12.24 carats total diamond weight. 35 heart brilliant diamonds, 5.09 carats. 58 hear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14k White Gold White Diamond Heart Chain Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This breathtaking Suzy Levian heart necklace features natural diamonds, hand-set in 14-Karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.50 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 18".
White Diamond, White Gold
$60,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 20.52ct Heart Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and modern alternating heart diamond necklace. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 20.52 carats total diamond weight. 46 heart brilliant diamonds, 11.36 carats. 48 hea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Heart Gemstone Necklace with 3.10ct Diamond Chain 18k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Handmade White Gold Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace with Pink Heart Gemstones The design features a sleek diamond tennis chain adorned with five heart-shaped pink gemstones.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Heart Gemstone Necklace with 3.10ct Diamond Chain 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
Handmade White Gold Diamond 14k White Gold Necklace with Pink Heart Gemstones The design features a sleek diamond tennis chain adorned with five heart-shaped pink gemstones.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k 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.
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.