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Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) yellow gold, black enamel and accented with pearls and rose cut diamonds. There is a hidden compartment
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful Victorian black enamel pendant set with natural pearls and diamonds, with a hair
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Stork Pendant and Necklace Baroque Pearl Diamond Vintage 14 Karat Gold Bird
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish & unique stork pendant & necklace crafted in 14k white gold. Black baroque pearl
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Open Spiral Pendant Necklace in 14k Gold with Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
pendant there are thirty two 1.2mm (1 pt) diamonds. On one I set black and white diamonds, for a little
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Color Burst Arrow Black Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Necklace feature a sinuous shaped organic black pearl surrounded by bursts of emeralds and citrine
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Color Burst Bars Black Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Necklace feature a sinuous shaped organic black pearl surrounded by bursts of tourmaline gemstones
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

13.1MM Black Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Elegant Tahitian pearl diamond pendant. Very good luster, black with pink, green color overtone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Golden South Sea-Black Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
one high luster black Tahitian pearl on dangling popcorn chain, accented with round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamonds Onyx 14K Gold Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Magnificent antique onyx locket pendant brooch featuring many gorgeous diamonds. This locket
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Baroque Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Fish Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing pendant necklace in 14 kt white gold structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Spring Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Spring Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant ♥ Solid 14k yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Firy Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Red Firy Australian Black Opal Doublet with Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant ♥ Solid 14k white
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold

Ocean Abyss Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Ocean Abyss Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant ♥ Solid 14k white
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold

Mixed Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Mixed Fire Australian Black Opal Doublet Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant ♥ Solid 14k yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Briolette Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
amethyst is an end cap composed of a black Tahitian pearl and bezel set, trillion shaped white diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Black Pearl Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond and Black Pearl Necklace This stunning diamond and black pearl
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Multicolored Tourmaline Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative 14K yellow gold pendant with an accent of a total of 0.20 CTS of round cut diamonds. The pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
spectacular and feminine diamond watch pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1894) era! Swiss in origin, this
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

31.30 Carat Lightning Ridge Black Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
karat yellow gold and designed as an “enhancer”, allowing the bale to be clipped on a strand of pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.76ct Zambian Emerald with Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Chain
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold pendant set with a stunning emerald in the center, held with prongs and
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

1890 Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold English Seed Pearl Pendant Lavaliere
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely breathtaking Victorian pendant in 15k yellow gold with a beautiful array of
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Amethyst Pendant 14 Grams Yellow Gold Great Vintage Jewelry 25 Ct
Located in Viena, Viena
-plated rose-cut diamonds, clip in 585 yellow gold probably added later (openable with catch), weighs
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erté Beauty and the Beast 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Henderson, NV
Circa 1980's Erté limited edition " Beauty and the Beast" 14k yellow gold necklace with Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Emerald with pave diamonds Floral pendant Necklace with pearl, onyx. Wear it with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
convertible pendant-brooch has been carefully crafted by Crane & Theurer in solid yellow gold of 14 karats
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round, Australian Opal Inlay Pendant with Diamond Detail, 14kt Gold by Kabana
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
Round, Australian Opal Inlay Pendant Necklace with Diamond, 14kt Gold, 16", 1/4" wide with diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Erté Beauty of the Beast Diamond Amethyst Topaz Onyx Mother-of-pearl Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp closure with hinged safety. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold and tested as platinum. Numbered and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...

Erté Beauty of the Beast Diamond Amethyst Topaz Onyx Mother-of-pearl Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp closure with hinged safety. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold and tested as platinum. Numbered and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...

SS/ 14 Karat Gold Oxblood Coral, Turquoise, Freshwater Pear and Diamond Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One antiqued finished sterling silver and 14 karat yellow gold vintage necklace featuring eight
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Erte Aventurine Onyx Diamond Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
portion measuring 2 inch in diameter and consists of a frame of Black Onyx and 14k Yellow Gold with a very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Love Goldmalachite Ebony Pendant Peridot Diamond Bone Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
carved ebony wood - 14k solid gold - 18k solid gold - malachite - diamonds - mother of pearl - sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, Peridot, Gold, Gold Plate,...

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Pendant, American, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, ON
Diamond Onyx Pearl 14K Necklace Pendant, American, C.1930. The Pendant drop of stylised 14K knife
Category

20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Between Heaven and Earth Symbol Tree Necklace
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Lost in Paradise Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Symbol Tree
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Black Leather Cord or Gold/Silver Silk Cord with Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, ...

Black Pearl and Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
Black pearl, 11.8 by 15.4 mm, very fine quality with deep luster and a smooth surface. light gray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Citrine Diamond Quartz Carmen Rosary MotherOfPearl Amber Set
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Eye grade AAA+ beads - black smoky agate smooth round 14 mm beads - 8 mm smooth round 14k gold plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapp...

Antique Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This unique antique gold, enamel, diamond and seed pearl pendant-brooch, c. 1890, is accented with
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pearls, Topazs, Black and Fancy Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold and White Gold Earring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in 14 kt rose gold and white gold structure mounted with black and fancy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Crystal Emerald Thunder before Lightning Symbol Tree Necklace
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, En...

Pearl Necklace Medal French Vintage Silver White Diamond Black Pearls
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Vintage Up cycled Silver Spiritual Medal Pendant with White Diamond Set in Gold Prong on a Black
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Empire of the Senses Symbol Tree Necklace
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold...

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pansy Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with locking closure With hinged optional bale Stamped 14 for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 x
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Clarissa Bronfman Me, Myself, Divine II Signature Symbol Tree Necklace
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, ...

Clarissa Bronfman "Crescendo" Opal Diamond 14k Gold Pearl Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
charms. Combination of New and Vintage Charms. Crescendo consists of tourmaline, diamonds, ebony, 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Druzy, Gold, 14k G...

South Sea Tahitian Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
. - Pendant slides on a 14K white gold chain, 16 inches long. - Diamonds are H/I color, SI clarity. - Lobster
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Ct Green Tourmaline 2.5 Ct Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Kt Y Gold Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Stamped 14 K and 1987 18 Carat Green Tourmaline & 2.5 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat
Category

Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold

Erté 1970 s Diamond Onyx Mother-Of-Pearl 14K Gold Vintage Aventurine Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif headdress suspending articulating tassels Face and body are comprised of carved mother of pearl
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Onyx Cameo Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This superb Renaissance style antique diamond and seed pearl necklace features a black and white
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl

Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid and Enamel Pendant/Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau Pendant/Brooch with a central Russian Demantoid accentuated by Pearls and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Antique Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with a variety of gemstones, coins, and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pearl,...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Pearl Quartz Ruby Gold Asymmetrical Necklace Volcanic Buddha
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond clasp on top and bottom vertically to hang charms/pendants from - enamel 8 mm beads, - 14k diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold...

Black Onyx and Chrome Diopside Necklace with Onyx, Jade Diamond Enhancer
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jade and brilliant white diamonds. The onyx tile pendant is beautifully adorned with diamond-studded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

62" "Carmen" Black Agate Diamond Gold Opal Rosary 3 Charm Ebony LOVE AngelWing
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamonds - mother of pearl - 925 sterling silver - 14k gold - gold diamond otto lock that opens and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Malachite, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...

SS/14 Karat Gold Oxblood Coral, Diamond and Freshwater Pear Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One Antiqued finished sterling silver and 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 925 14K) vintage necklace
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Crescendo III Amethyst Gold Opal Diamond Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, agate, amber, ruby, diamonds, 14k solid gold, sterling silver, 14k gold plating, ebony wood, and pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amber, Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Me Myself Divine III" Ruby Gold Diamond Sapphire Symbol Tree
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Black Leather Cord with 14K Gold/or Silver Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sap...

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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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