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Victorian Heart-Shaped Blue Enamel Pendant-Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel pendant-necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel, pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, the heart-shaped locket
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond brooch pendant, of diamond bow and ribbon design with calibre-cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount, set to the centre
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Amethyst Heart Pendant Necklace, Circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
pendant decorated with twinkling Diamonds (approx. 1ct total) and a large Amethyst heart at the bottom
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Antique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bow Pear Shaped Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Georgian pendant crafted in silver with an 18K yellow gold back has four rose cut diamonds set
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

Modern Large Amethyst Heart Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
A large amethyst heart-shaped pendant on a 18kt yellow gold mount set on the two sides with round
Category

Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Victorian Inspired Sapphire and Ruby Double Heart Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
surrounded by a cluster of Rose Cut Diamonds in the shape of two joined hearts with a Diamond set bow on the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Located in Antwerp, BE
a deep pink garnet heart, a silver-topped bow, snake, cross and anchor encrusted with three European
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...

Victorian Bristol Glass Natural Pearl and Diamond Sweetheart Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
back , the double heart is entwined by a gorgeous Diamond bow as symbol of enduring love, pearl is seal
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Love heart sapphire and diamond bow brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
Love heart brooch made of white diamonds and high quality sapphires with bow detail. Canbe worn as
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20th Century British Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890 Magnificent, antique heart
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Double Heart and Bow Luckenbooth Silver-Upon-Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set, Luckenbooth double witches' heart pendant, with rose cut diamonds set in
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond Crystal Heart Shaped Locket with Ribbon Bow Surmount
Located in London, GB
A stunning Victorian diamond heart shaped pendant locket c.1870s, the domed heart fully pavé set to
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Antique 1870s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 19th Century Silver Topped Gold Moonstone Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A sentimental 19th Century diamond and moonstone heart pendant set in silver topped gold. The
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Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Round Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Set her heart ablaze with this shimmering diamond heart pendant necklace. More than 0.25 carat of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Key Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thirty-three diamonds set in heart-shaped bow of key Accented by single flush set diamond in key
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Silver Topped Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A romantic large scale antique old mine cut diamond heart pendant made around 1890. The heart is
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Enamel Seed Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
white enamel. There are rose cut diamonds forming a bow at the top and surrounding a pearl heart. The
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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

14k White Gold 1ct TDW Diamond Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace H-I, I1-I2
Located in New York, NY
Brighten her gorgeous look with this stunning diamond pendant. Designed in the shape of a heart and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a heart cut aquamarine weighing approximately 12.72 carats - transparent light blue in
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Heart Necklace of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
features a pair of intertwined hearts, adorned with luminous natural pearls and sparkling old-cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

【Crown Radiance】Celeste Ribbon Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Akoya Pearl Pendant is a true celebration of timeless beauty. The exquisite bow-shaped design, adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Turquoise Diamond Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace c1910
Located in London, GB
bow and heart-shaped Edwardian design that is unlike any modern/contemporary pieces. Impressive fine
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in 15k yellow gold. This antique pendant features a heart shaped frame embellished with turquoise
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

33.12 Carat Heart Shaped Amethyst Diamond Platinum Pendant and Chain
Located in Lexington, KY
carats total weight. A delicate bow graces the crown of the heart. Though this pendant is bold, it is not
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

15 kt to 18kt Heart Pendant of Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Stamford, CT
uniformly white. The proportions of this heart are perfect for any height or size woman. This pendant is
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English More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Moonstone and 0.60 Total Carat Diamond Witch s Heart Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
“bewitched” with love. An exquisite moonstone and diamond witch's heart pin/pendant from the Victorian (1880
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Chopard Happy Diamonds Gold Elf Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
character's heart is out in the open. The glistening diamond framed within is echoed by the smaller settings
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Red Enamel and Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The enamel on this pendant is sticking red and has a lovely shimmer to it. Surrounding the heart
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Aaron Basha Frog Princess Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in Simpsonville, SC
petite diamonds set on a white gold bow, adding a touch of sparkle to this whimsical composition. Placed
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

19th Century Diamond Gold Landscape Moss Agate Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
a bale of diamonds and topped at top with a heart shaped bow ending in a flourish of ribbon. Who
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Aaron Basha Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Blue Enamel Baby Shoe Charm Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Aaron Basha Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Blue Enamel Baby Shoe Charm Pendant—a
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian St. Espirit Pendant/Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Suspended by a bow, brilliant foiled georgian pastes form a dove of peace that is set in a hand
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English More Necklaces

Tiffany Co Dog Chain link Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Cupcake Charm Pendant (RRP $5,150) 5.2 grams, signed T&CO 750 Tiffany & Co 18ct Platinum Diamond Champagne
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow Gold Weight: 9.30
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow Gold Weight: 9.30
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow Gold Weight: 9.0
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow Gold Weight: 9.0
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Diamond Double Loving Heart Pendant
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Diamond Double Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Metal
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

TIFFANY Co. 18K Gold Platinum Etoile 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Platinum Etoile 5 Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow Gold and
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Platinum Etoile Five Diamonds Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Platinum Etoile Five Diamonds Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
adds the perfect hint of sparkle to this pendant. To attach the heart to the loop there is s sweet bow
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Large "Etched into my Heart" Crystal Prism, Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
diamonds in this whimsical estate pendant with 14 karat white gold chain included. This is a very unique
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Large Amethyst Heart Diamond Gold Bow Pendant Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Amethyst Heart enhanced by a Diamond encrusted Bow, suspending from a 17inches white gold
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Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Cellini Exclusive 18kt White Gold Diamond .16ct Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
. She also has a red enamel bow. She measures approximately 1" long and 3/4" wide. The diamond bale is
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Set Heart Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set heart pendant, the heart pavé-set with old brilliant-cut diamonds
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Modern 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Continues Heart Pendant
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
cross. However, when the chain is slipped through both loops, then it looks like a pretty bow, tied
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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890 Magnificent, antique heart
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Australian 4.87ct Premium Opal Doublet and Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
of sparkling purple diamonds. This opal pendant is a dazzling piece that will add elegance to your
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1902 King Edward VII Guilloché Enamel Royal Coronation "E" Pendant Brooch Suite
Located in Sale, Cheshire
with a locket compartment to the back, and it features a crown above the E . The pendant is heart
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine and Diamond Vintage 14 Carat Gold Necklet with 9 Carat Gold Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
emerald cut aquamarine resting in a gorgeous 14 carat gold bow adorned with fifty-three round brilliant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

October Birthstone Australian 0.57ct Black Opal Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
“Singing in the Rain” opal pendant is as joyful as a toe-tapping Broadway musical. The Lightning
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 0.35ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The “Swan” pendant represents the elegance and strength of this rare bird. Lovely black opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Untreated Australian 0.35ct Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
The 'Swan' pendant represents the elegance and strength of this rare bird. Lovely black opal
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Era 18Karat White Gold Platinum Diamond Garland Ribbon Necklace
Located in Versailles, FR
essence of a more refined and light-hearted era. We believe that this diamond necklace is a truly
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

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Diamond Heart And Bow Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of diamond heart and bow pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 62 vintage editions and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of diamond heart and bow pendants made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with contemporary — are very popular. Cellini, Renata Bernard and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 60 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut diamond heart and bow pendants and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our diamond heart and bow pendants for sale are for women, but there are 26 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Diamond Heart And Bow Pendants?

Prices for diamond heart and bow pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $288 and can go as high as $78,000, while diamond heart and bow pendants, on average, fetch $4,800.

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

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. 

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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

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.