Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18th Century Georgian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1600s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1850s Early Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Belle Époque Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Drop Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
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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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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Finding the Right Drop-necklaces for You
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.
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