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
36.00 Carat Heart & Round Brilliant Diamond Statement Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Title: 36.00 Carat Heart Shape 4.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace Style: Statement Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 4 Carat Diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA White Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 3.01 ct. E SI2 white diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k white gold bezel. Length of chain is 18". GIA certificate included.
White Diamond, Platinum
$16,400Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Motif Diamond 18k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant diamond necklace is a refined and romantic statement piece, beautifully crafted in luminous 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Natural Heart Cut Diamond Solitaire Necklace Christmas Present
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 18K White Gold Natural Heart Diamond Solitaire Chain Necklace features a delicate chain.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$84,800Sale Price|20% Off
51.5 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Gold Necklace
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Diamond Weight: 51.5 Carat Color: White Cut: Heart Clarity: VS2 Color Grade: H Metal Details Total Weight: 56.05g Materials: 18K Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold .58 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A simple and timeless everyday necklace, this 18K White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace features a classic heart design set with diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion pendant necklace in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds. The chain is included. Diamonds 0.30 ct Total Weight 4.80 gr RF +UOHE K.AOAR Lenght Chain 45 cm Height ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.04 Carat Heart Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.04 Carat Heart Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Ruby Weight: 1.04 Carats Total Diamond Weight: 0.23 Carats This luxurious 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Hea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond Open Heart Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold heart pendant necklace with 18 round diamonds weighing 0.10 carat total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Accent Double Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful 14k white gold necklace features a romantic "heart within a heart" design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,000Sale Price|50% Off
Natural Heart Shape Round Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
Make a statement with this beautiful natural diamond heart necklace by LaFrancee. Crafted in 18K white gold, this charm style necklace features diamonds Perfect for any special occas...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Angel Heart Pendant Necklace 0.15 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A charming and beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold angel pendant, featuring sparkling diamond-accented wings and a delicate heart motif above. The heart is set with a single round b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Pave Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 18.0"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 55 round cut= 2.00cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1-SI2 Length: the necklace measures 18.0” inches in length Weight: 3.59 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.40ct Diamond heart large pendant necklace 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
0.40ct Diamond heart shape pendant necklace in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.54ct Diamond Heart Necklace MF36-031326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 18K White Gold, Diamonds totaling 0.54 carats make it simply stunning.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Hearts Drop Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Diamond Heart Drop Necklace Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 19.2 Grams Chain Length: 17" Pendant Drops: 1.25" Diamond Carat Weight: 2...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold GIA Certified 2.08ct Heart Cut Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold GIA Certified 2.08ct Heart Cut Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace This stunning GIA Heart Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Hearts Necklace and Earrings Suite in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Shapes: Heart, Round, Marquise & Oval Center Solitaire: 1.08 ct Heart Shape GH color SI Clarity Total Diamond Weight: 51.25 ct (Necklace) & 7.19 ct (Earrings) Diamond Color...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Wave Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
This charming 14k white gold necklace features a uniquely designed heart pendant that blends romance with modern flair.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian 1960s Diamond and White Gold Heart Pendant/Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s Italian 0.28Ct diamond and 18k white gold heart shaped pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impress...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Open Heart Cluster Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Capture a timeless symbol of romance with a fresh, modern twist. This charming pendant features an open, asymmetrical heart silhouette meticulously crafted from polished 14K white go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Pave Diamond Heart 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Piaget
Located in Feasterville, PA
This refined necklace, crafted from polished 18k white gold, features a delicate chain supporting a heart-shaped pendant outlined in brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add a touch of romantic sparkle to your jewelry collection with this Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant. Meticulously crafted in polished 14K white gold, the necklace features a contemp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Heart Pendant Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Diamonds Heart Pendant in Yellow and White Gold is a stunning expression of love and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$550Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Diamond Interlocking Double Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Celebrate a special bond with this elegant Interlocking Double Heart Necklace. Crafted in polished white gold, the pendant features two nested hearts: one with a smooth, mirror-finis...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendant necklace, 16.5 inch long, suspending four heart cut blue sapphires, weighing 3.31 carats in total alte...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 0.10ct Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace PN16194
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A single 0.10 carat Diamond makes a statement at the center of this necklaces elegant, understated heart-shaped pendant.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$562Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Diamond Stellar Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.6 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-1.5cmX1.5cm) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Diamond Stone : 25 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.2 Total ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond heart pendant necklace 18KT white gold modern diamond necklace 17"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant pendant necklace made with natural diamonds in 18KT white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace This sparkling pendant features a stunning diamond heart decorated with 20 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds set in 1...
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Floating Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Floating Heart Pendant Necklace This exquisite necklace features a stunning 18k white gold floating heart pendant meticulously hand-set with 105 diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace #16505
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace- This sparkling heart pendant features 55 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace #23756
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
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
VIERI 14k White Gold Natural Diamond Open Heart Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
VIERI 14k White Gold Natural Diamond Open Heart Necklace Brand: VIERI Product: VIERI Open Heart Diamond Necklace Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace- This sparkling heart pendant features 12 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
14K White Gold Heart Diamond Pendant 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond heart pendant in 14k white gold setting. Tests 57.5% gold using an XRF metals analyzer. Gross weight is 2.2 grams. The center diamond is a heart shape, 0.60 carats, H to I co...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$540Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Graduated Round Diamond Heart Design Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant and lightweight, it makes a charming gift or a subtle statement piece on its own. Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.03 Gram Pendant Size : 2.5 cm Set with : Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,913Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.64 Cts/108 Pcs
White Gold
$7,836Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 2.66 Cts/209 Pcs
White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Cut Pink Tourmaline White Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
A timeless pink heart pendant necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and adorned with pink tourmaline and a white diamond.
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Double Floating Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
18K White Gold Diamond Double Floating Heart Pendant Necklace Indulge in timeless elegance with our exquisite 18K white gold diamond heart pendant.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace This romantic heart pendant features nine round brilliant cut diamonds set in matte finish white gold with lovely cut ...
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Tear Drop Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Tear Drop Heart Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Heart Shaped Fine Amethyst and White Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine vivid purple natural amethyst which is even in color and very clean. This fine natural amethyst weighs an estimated 15 cts., it has a wrapping of fine white brilliant cut diamo...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Garnet & Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace #21676
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace JAGi Certified- This stunning pendant features a heart-shaped garnet (5 mm x 5 mm) set in 14K white gold, surrounded by...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Starlight Heart 14K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Starlight Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Heart Lariat Necklace is a radiant expression of love and elegance. Designed in 14K yellow gold, it features dazzling natural diamonds arranged ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 4.13 Carat Heart Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 4.13 carat heart-cut Sri Lanka blue sapphire with heat treatment is bezel-set in an 18K white gold heart-shaped pendant with a spider web gallery back and yellow gold p...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond and 18K White Gold Cuore Heart Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond and 18-karat white gold Doppio Cuore heart necklace by Bulgari makes the perfect Valentine's gift for someone special.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Cut 1ct Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18ct White Gold by Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
Bold minimalism elevates this exquisite heart cut diamond. Talonistic claws provide a fierce take on this jewellery staple. • 1ct FSI Heart Cut Natural White Diamond • Heart Cut Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lovely 1.22ct Diamonds Heart-Shaped Halo Necklace in 18k White Gold - GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lovely 1.22ct Diamonds Heart-Shaped Halo Necklace in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Dazzle with sophistication and charm wearing this exquisite diamond halo necklace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace #15575
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace- This sparkling heart pendant necklace features 21 princess cut diamonds* set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,108Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Heart Cut Emerald Diamond Y Drop Lariat Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18 Karat White Gold Heart Cut Emerald Diamond Y Drop Lariat Necklace features heart cut emerald and diamonds set in a row, five emerald and one diamond set in a pattern making a chai...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,087Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Heart Cut Emerald Diamond Y Drop Lariat Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14 Karat White Gold Heart Cut Emerald Diamond Y Drop Lariat Necklace features heart cut emerald and diamonds set in a row, five emerald and one diamond set in a pattern making a chai...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18 kt. White Gold Heart Necklace With 1 ct. White & Black Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Heart Necklace With 1 ct. White & Black Diamonds A real Piece of Art Diamonds: White brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 0.69 ct.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 0.80ct Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo Necklace in 18k White Gold - GIA Certif
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.80ct Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo Necklace in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Indulge in the timeless beauty of this 18k white gold halo necklace, featuring a stunning heart-s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,166 / item
0.26ct Diamond Heart 14K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Heart 14K Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace is a stunning fusion of elegance and contemporary style. Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, this exquisite necklace features natural diamon...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.