18K White Gold Pie Cut Heart Shape Pendant Necklace with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Heart Lock Pendant Necklace Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 6.6 Grams Sizable: Yes Dimensions: Length: 17.0 in Width: 11.5 mm Height: 5.0 mm 1: Primary Stone: Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 40 Ct. Heart Shape Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Set with an heart shaped tennis necklace weighing 40 carats, all the bigger stones are GIA certified f/g color vs1/vs2 clarity excellent polish and symmetry none fluorescence
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$60,462Sale 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
$48,369Sale 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
$35,364
Sybarite Heart Necklace
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. This beautifully crafted pendant is embellished in dazzli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite necklace features a GIA certified 2.02 carat heart-shaped diamond pendant, elegantly set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,397Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Infinity Heart Necklace Diamond Heart Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
14k Solid Gold Heart Infinity Intertwined Necklace showcasing 28 Brilliant diamonds hang with a thin gold chain.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Flower Studded 3D Heart Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Chain Length: 16" Pendant and Bail Length: 1.00" Heart Diameter: 0.65" x 0.65" (16.5 mm) Stamped: ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.74ct Heart Diamond Halo White White Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this pendant ❤️ to receive price updates** A romantic and refined diamond pendant necklace crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a GIA certified heart shaped diamond at the cen...
Diamond, White Gold
0.59 tcw Heart Shape Natural Diamond in 14k White Gold Halo Pendant
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 14k white gold pendant diamond heart necklace (H color, SI-PQ clarity, 0.59ct).
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1 Carat Heart Diamond Sunshine Halo White Gold Pendant
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The heart center diamond is secured in a protective prong setting designed to hold the shape precisely.
Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold Solitaire Pendant With 0.83 Carat Heart Shape Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications: Main stone: 0.83arat Heart shape G Color VS1 Clarity, with IGI certificate Set in: 18K White Gold with natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,663Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Infinity Heart Necklace Diamond Heart Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Solid Gold Heart Infinity Intertwined Necklace showcasing 28 Brilliant diamonds hang with a thin gold chain.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M 18Kt White Gold 5.34Cts Heart Diamond Pendant (I SI1 )
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT WHITE GOLD MAGNIFICENT HEART SHAPE DIAMOND PENDANT WITH 5.34CST OF HEART SHAPE I SI1 GIA#6207841153 DIAMOND SET IN TO HALO SETTING WITH MICROPAVE ROUND DIAMONDS AND PUT ON A CHA...
Diamond, White Gold
1.79ct Round & Baguette Diamond Heart 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Heart Shape 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace is a timeless piece that adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$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 A spectacular rare size, 6.69 carat natural heart shape Zambian emerald pendant necklace crafted in solid 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold GIA 0.70ct Fancy Deep Brown Orange Heart Natural Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning heart diamond pendant is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a gorgeous GIA certified diamond weighing exactly 0.70 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
Heart Cut Padparadscha Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The gem can be exchanged for another gems in emerald, heart, or cabochon drop cut. It can be: rubies, emeralds, tanzanites, rose or lemon quartz, blue topazes or red garnets.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire...
Roman Malakov 1.14 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic solitaire necklace, showcasing a 1.14 carats heart shape diamond certified by EGL as F color and SI2 clarity, bezel-set in a heart shape mounting.
Diamond, White Gold
$678Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Winged Heart Diamond Necklace Flying Heart Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Winged Heart Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$773Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Winged Heart Diamond Necklace Flying Heart Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Valentine Jewelry Winged Heart Diamond Necklace is made of 18k solid gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
$7,267Sale Price|20% Off
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
$5,814Sale Price|20% Off
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
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat D VS1 Heart Shape Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded D color and VS1 clarity, selected for its brilliance and beautifully balanced silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Heart Diamond Bezel Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romanti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Cts F/VS1 Heart Shape Diamond Bezel Necklace 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romanti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,748Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gold Heart Balloon Pendant
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The pendant features a luminous, heart-shaped balloon in a striking gold, its glossy surface reflecting light like a beating heart.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2.50ct Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k white gold heart pendant. The pendant is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.50ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
9.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Graduated Heart Tennis Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this heart tennis necklace is hand set with 9.50 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,406Sale Price|20% Off
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
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Graff 4 Carat Pendant Necklace Heart, Oval and Pear Shape Diamonds
By Graff
Located in Chicago, IL
The pendant is composed of three perfectly matched white diamonds, arranged in a graceful vertical drop. At the top sits a heart-shaped diamond, followed by an oval-cut diamond, and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
ITALIAN Classic Heart-Shaped Pendant Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Blue Topaz
Located in Miami, FL
Measurements: The dangle heart shaped pendant is 24 mm by 17 mm by 9 mm, (0.95 x 0.67 x 0.36 Inches.).
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.86 Carat Natural Heart Shaped Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This captivating necklace showcases a beautiful 1.86 carat heart-shaped natural emerald, elegantly surrounded by of 0.86 carat total weight in round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.23ct Natural No Heat Heart Sapphire Diamonds Necklace 14kt
Located in New York, NY
3.23ct. Natural Heart Sapphire Necklace Fine Yellow Brown Color clean clarity & transparent Brilliant Heart cut 8.49 X 12.12 x 3.55mm No Heat Report # 5211976677 to accompany ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in London, GB
This vintage piece has been crafted from lustrous 18ct white gold with a design showcasing a heart-shaped pendant encrusted with round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA certified 2.23ct Natural No Heat Heart Sapphire Diamonds Necklace 14kt
Located in New York, NY
2.23ct. Natural Heart Sapphire Necklace Fine Yellow Blue Color clean clarity & transparent Brilliant Heart cut 9.71 X 9.94 x 2.81mm No Heat Report # 5222341631 to accompany ....
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
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
0.28ct Pave Diamond 14K Gold Five Hearts Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite necklace showcases the perfect blend of elegance and charm, featuring five delicate heart-shaped designs adorned with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
lack Opal Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold – 85ct Natural Opal
Located in Chatsworth, CA
A breathtaking expression of luxury and rarity, this black opal and diamond heart pendant necklace showcases an extraordinary large cabochon-cut natural opal, radiating mesmerizing f...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold This exquisite necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a vibrant heart-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified 2 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Pendant 14K White Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
This minimalist 4 prong pendant showcases a beautiful EGL certified 2 carat diamond. The heart shape diamond sparkles in G color and VS 2 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct F/VS1 Heart & Round Toi Et Moi Diamonds Necklace 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Carefully matched for brilliance and balance, the romantic heart silhouette paired with the timeless round brilliant cut creates a refined and meaningful composition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 13.00 Carat Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking pendant necklace features a natural heart-shaped emerald weighing 13.00 carats, beautifully set in 18K white gold and accompanied by an independent gemstone report issu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire Heart Necklace in 18k White Gold 1980s Vintage Hemmerle Gift
By Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
This rare vintage Hemmerle necklace features a heart shaped yellow sapphire set in white gold, crafted in Germany during the 1980s.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.01ct Vivid Yellow Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Heart Cut Rubover Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Also has an excellent heart cut, set in a fine 18k white gold bezel rubover set pendant.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Heart Emerald & Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Each heart is connected directly to the chain so it rests flat and balanced across the neckline.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful contemporary diamond heart pendant. The heart has been pave set with 5.02 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct white gold with an openwork b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamonds Heart Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heart Size approx 1' inch Diameter. +Gift Box (#bjn19160091)
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Aquamarine Heart Diamond 0.98 Carat TW Gold Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural heart cut aquamarine surrounded by round natural white diamond melee.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Cut 1ct Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18ct White Gold by Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
. • 1ct FSI Heart Cut Natural White Diamond • Heart Cut Diamond • 18ct Ethically Sourced White Gold • 45mm chain • Signature Fierce Talonistic Claws Alternate sizes are available.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 3.05 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pendant necklace, showcasing a 3.05 carats heart shape diamond with E color and I2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold 0.05ct Solitaire Diamond Heart Pendent, On 18ct white Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
This is a perfect gift for the one you love, the 18ct white gold pendant in a heart shape with 0.05ct diamond is suspended on 18ct white gold 18'' chain with trigger clasp.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.