Belle Epoque Diamond Necklace
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold, Yell...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century European Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Palladium
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Ruby
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French More Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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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 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.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.