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South Sea Tahitian Pearl Antique Inspired 18K Gold Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold antique inspired pendant with round diamonds and one greenish black South Sea
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Mother Of Pearl Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Emerald Mother Of Pearl 14 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds features a striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
great details of this necklace as it has a three-pearl pendant with four diamonds and delicate leaf
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl

Black oval cultured pearl pendant with faceted rock crystal tube
Located in New Orleans, LA
Black and green oval cultured/freshwater pearl pendant with faceted rock crystal tube bracketed
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Quartz beads , Black Onyx 16 mm beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Enhancer in 18K Gold with 18" Baroque Akoya Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This extraordinary one-of-a-kind pendant by Eytan Brandes shows off a large baroque Tahitian pearl
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

14 Karat Cirrus Spiral Pendant with Tahitian Pearl
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
after Tahitian pearls are known for. The 14k gold Cirrus spiral is unique in it's textures and special
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Clover Pendant 14Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
clover. The piece was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with satin and polished
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

"Pod" Pendant in 18K Gold with 10.5mm Tahitian Pearl Drop on Brown Zircon Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pod. For the drop, he chose a lustrous drop-shaped Tahitian pearl with stunning color -- black with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Erté Folies Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By Erté
Located in Southampton, PA
14k yellow gold, diamond, mother of pearl, black onyx, necklace and earrings set from Erte titled
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quartz, Black Onyx, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of engraved Lavender Jade
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

Natural Opal Diamond Pendant W/ Gold Chain 3.25 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Opal Diamond Pendant with 18" Gold Chain 3.25 TCW GIA Certified
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket 14K Yellow Gold Enamel/2.75g
Located in SE
Antique Danish Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand hammered and engraved
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold. It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond of approximately .20
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian S. M Egornov Egg Pendant Chalcedony 56 Gold 14K / 2.1 g
Located in SE
in solid Russian Chalcedony from famed deposits in the Ural Mountains mounted on 14K Gold hanger. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace Enhancer Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14k white gold Tahitian pearl necklace enhancer pendant combines timeless design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Old Mine-Cut Diamond Cross Pendant/Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A beautifully crafted late Victorian-era cross pendant and brooch combination in 14K yellow gold
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold filled Mother of Pearl Abalone Dragon fly Necklace with natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Our Gold Filled Mother of Pearl Dragonfly Necklace is more than just a piece of jewelry—it's a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Black Agate Carmen Necklace Ebony Sun Star Hamsa Hand Pendants
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
measures. - 1.65" length x width - black hand carved Indonesian ebony wood - 925 sterling silver 14k gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterling ...

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
possibilities are pretty much endless. The black German cable link chain is new, in coated steel with a 14K
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

Long Bar, Australian Opal Inlay Necklace with Diamonds, 14kt Yellow Gold, by Kab
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
Long Bar, Australian Opal Inlay Necklace with Diamonds, 16" in length, pendant measure 2 inches in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman "Carioca" Ruby Diamond Agate Ebony Citrine Symbol Tree
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Black Leather Cord with 14K Gold Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - top and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold Diamond "Rosebud" Centerpiece
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bale converted from an old 14 karat gold diamond stickpin. The pearls are all genuine cultured
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

14 Karat Pink Roses Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0646
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pinks Roses on a black background Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Hypnotic Maze Opal Diamond Ruby Signature Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, tourmaline, diamonds, ebony, 14k solid gold, 18k solid gold, mother of pearl, pearl, enamel, bone, amber
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

Heart Pendant Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Pearl Memento Mori Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Pendant Necklace in Black Enamel with Diamond & Pearl – Memento Mori Style by J DAUPHIN
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

White Freshwater Pearl with Diamond Black Onyx Halo Set Stud 14K Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Timeless pearl with diamond and onyx halo earrings. This elegant design features pearls surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

1974 Soviet Union Russian Greek revival Pendant Quartz Cameo / 10.3 gr
Located in SE
toned Gold. Stone is lab made Black Quartz / artificial Onyx ( Mohs 7 ) . Cameo is cast with great
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Vintage 1970s Russian Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold

Victorian Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
diamond. The pendant features black enamel detailing and an “M” monogram formed from small round-cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

White and Black Akoya Pearls w/ a fancy white gold clasp/pendant, Contemporary
Located in Aspen, CO
as the white gold clasp possessing matching white and black pearls could be worn at the back, side or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Baroque Tahitian Pearl Designer Pendant Necklace Fig with Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold pendant belongs to the Fig collection, which was showcased in Vogue UA
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold,...

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Australian Black Opal Diamond Pendant 18" 14k Y Gold 4.45 TCW GIA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Australian Black Opal & Diamond Pendant 18" 14k Y Gold 4.45 TCW GIA Certified $7,950 212090 MADE
Category

1990s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold

Heart Necklace Black Enamel Victorian Style Diamond Pearl
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black enamel Pendant: 14k gold-plated brass, black enamel Gemstones: White diamonds, mini white pearls
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Diamond Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tahitian Pearl Diamond Necklace 18k Gold 12.60 mm 16" Certified $895 910818 This is a
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Beads And Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads , Black Onyx 16 mm beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Pansy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
:  0.77 Old Mine Cut Diamond, N SI2 Seed Pearls Measurements: 35.5 x 37.4 x 9.6mm Hallmark: 14k Metal
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Grapevine pearl earrings 14Kt white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baroque natural pearl with ruby cross pendant, this piece is made with quality not glued but rather
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Necklace Victorian Style Enamel Diamond Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN Heart Necklace Victorian-Style Black Enamel Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls This J
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Heart Necklace Diamond Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond and white pearls set in black enamel over 14k gold-plated brass. The chain is gold-plated brass
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

Heart Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Necklace in Black Enamel with Diamonds and Pearls – Victorian Mourning Style Designer: J
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

Heart Necklace Black Enamel Victorian Style White Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Necklace in Black Enamel with White Diamonds and Pearls by J Dauphin J DAUPHIN heart pendant
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Heart Necklace Black Enamel White Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “Heart Chain Necklace” – White Diamond, Pearl & Black Enamel, 14K Gold-Plated Gold
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Heart Choker Necklace Diamond Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “White Diamond Pearl Heart Necklace” – Black Enamel, 14K Gold-Plated Silver, Victorian
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold, Silver

120 Years Old GIA Certified Natural Basra Pearls Emerald Necklace 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
120 Years Old GIA Certified Natural Basra Pearls & Emerald Necklace 14KY Gold GIA Report 2225309773
Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

SLOAN Co. 1920 Art Deco Enameled Racing Car Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Pearls
By Sloan Company
Located in Miami, FL
. The car was crafted with stylized patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Cirrus Spiral Post Earring with Tahitian Pearl
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
the most sought after Tahitian pearls are known for. The 14k gold Cirrus spiral is unique in it's
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2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style White Diamond Heart Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-plated brass, hand-painted black enamel (also available in gold-plated sterling silver) – Pendant: 14k
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Clarissa Bronfman "Crescendo V" Sapphire Ruby Gold Diamond Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, silver, tourmaline, pave diamonds, 14k solid gold, 18k solid gold, mother of pearl, pearl, enamel, bone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold P...

18K Gold filled bar Necklace with Black onyx, Abalone, MOP tahitian grey shell
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Meticulously crafted with precision, the necklace features a sleek bar pendant made from 18K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
the mesmerizing hues of Abalone, Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian grey shell displaying a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Crescendo IV" Opal Diamond 14kGold Ruby Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, tourmaline, diamonds, ebony, 14k solid gold, 18k solid gold, mother of pearl, pearl, enamel, bone, amber
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gol...

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
can be customized with gemstones like Black Onyx, Abalone, Mother of Pearl,Tahitian Grey shell with
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, centrally-set with a cream pearl measuring
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Fine Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
carats for the pair, the diamonds set in silver to yellow gold mounts, circa 1840, the pearls strung to
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

The Gigantas Pendant
Located in London, GB
The Gigantas Pendant, an important late 16th century Renaissance baroque pearl, gold and enamelled
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel Painting Gold Pin Brooch Necklace Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
framed in yellow gold, accented with black enamel and seed pearls. Unique, versatile and different, the
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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14k Gold Black Pearl And Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant from Ri Noor, Kabana and Vicki Orr — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 14k Gold Black Pearl And Diamond Pendant?

The price for a 14k gold black pearl and diamond pendant starts at $362 and tops out at $5,300 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,150.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

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

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