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Evil Eye Amulet Necklace Initial H Charm 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Talisman
Located in New York, NY
. * 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Initial ‘H’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

Antique French Diamond Pearl Black Enamel Locket
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty antique French gold locket. The center is adorned with a pearl, rose cut diamonds and
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Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Lovely Antique Enamel and Diamond Locket with Chain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Charming locket with sky blue enamel cover with a platinum floral overlay with rose cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Gold Diamond Pearl Black Enamel Locket
Located in New York, NY
locket has an old mine cut diamond surrounded by seven luminous pearls and four small rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Spectacular Georgian 3.20 Carat Diamond Rare 18 Karat Flower Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
: assay Gems: 16 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 3.20 Ct (by spread) Measures: 57 mm. x 29 mm. (h. x w
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Bristol Glass Natural Pearl and Diamond Sweetheart Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
of Natural not nucleated Pearls nestled into rose cut Diamonds; with a background of Royal Blue
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
atop a deep blue enamel ground, accented by small rose-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Located in Antwerp, BE
cut diamonds and with a total of 86 rose cut diamonds set in foil. While the ruby-eyed snake wraps
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond. Recreation of Jewelry worn by The Mughal's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond. Recreation of Jewelry worn by The Mughal's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Fabergé Heritage Yellow Gold Guilloché Enamel Heart Surprise Locket, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
white guilloché enamel and round white diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold. The locket is 22mm. In
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider Pendant with Ruby Beads and Diamonds
By Djoya
Located in Hong Kong, HK
bordered by 38 unheated Tajikistan ruby beads. The large 2.4-carat rose cut pear diamond at the pendant
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grey Milky and White Diamond Holy Image Handmade in Italy Cross Pendant Necklace
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
diamond. The important Pendant Cross has an Enamelled Holy Image in the centre, and is decorated with 4
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Red Enamel
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Red Enamel set in Gold by Amyn The Jeweler ™
Category

20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Necklace Medal Virgin Fatima Plique-à-jour enamel Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
in diameter. Surrounded by 55 pearls alófar of 1.80 millimeters and three diamonds rose cut of 1
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Antique Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Gold Locket Pendant Brooch 14k rose gold, black enamel
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Imperial Russian Andrew Anacov Guilloche 14 Karat Egg Pendent with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
set with rose cut diamonds in miliram setting and further a diamond at the bottom,rather
Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Antique Miniature Diamond Rare Huge Natural Basra Pearl Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
with Diamonds, between rose cut and old mine cut Diamonds, for a total content of approx 2.85 Ct
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Fabergé Palais Tsarskoye Selo Emerald Green Locket with Elephant Surprise
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
and green vitreous enamel containing 15 diamonds and opens to reveal an Elephant surprise with diamond
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold

Fabergé Palais Tsarskoye Selo Emerald Green Locket with Elephant, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
: 18k rose gold, 17 round brilliant white diamonds = 0. 30ct (G VS+) Green vitreous enamel, 50cm rose
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Strasbourg Cathedral Pendant w/ a 25.51 Ct Rubelite
By Djoya
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds: 1144 pieces, 4.37 carats (total) Rose Cut White Diamonds: 59 pieces, 1.48 carats (total) Rubelite
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evil Eye Necklace Diamond Initial C Charm 14 Karat Rose Gold Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
White, Yellow, and Rose Gold. * 14K Rose Gold Enamel Initial ‘C’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, R...

Fabergé Chinese New Year Palais Tsarskoye Selo Yellow Gold Locket, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Monkey Locket features red guilloché enamel and round white diamonds, set in 18 karat rose gold. The
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Diamond Studded Ring with Enamel in 14k Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
beautiful bezel setting and Surrounded by Enamel, and Micro pave Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.15 CT's
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Pink Amethyst, Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring with Enamel in 14k Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
resplendent 5.38 carat (approx.) Octagon Cut Pink Amethyst nestled at its heart. Encircled by exquisite Enamel
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Yellow 18 Karat Gold Locket Pendant with Enamel and Diamonds
Located in SEVILLA, ES
Victorian yellow gold locket pendant with black enamel and rose cut diamonds (0.50 cts) and old cut
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

14 Carat Rose Gold and Silver Blue Briolette Enamel and Diamond Earrings
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Guilloche Enamelling in bright Cobalt Blue, Silver & Diamond topped, suspended from a fluted golden backdrop
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel

Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems. Recreation of Jewelry or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Pink Amethyst, Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring with Enamel in 14k Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Pink Amethyst set in center and Surrounded by Enamel, and Micro pave Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.35
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
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2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Pink Opal, Pink Sapphire Diamond Handmade Ring with Enamel in 14k Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Opal set in centre and Surrounded by Enamel, and Micro pave Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.19 CT's
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

5.08CT s Pink Opal Diamond Ring with Enamel in 14k Rose Gold Hand-Crafted Ring
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Opal set in centre accented with Micro pave Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.22 CT's. (approx.) total to
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Diamond Evil Eye Talisman Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold White and Blue Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Keep Your Eye On Elegance With This Breathtaking Round-Cut Diamond Enamel Evil Eye Pendant Necklace
Category

2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

1900s Swiss Diamond, Enamel and Gold Pendant
Located in Carmel, CA
young beauty in profile, resplendent in her rose and single cut diamond encrusted headdress and finely
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Evil Eye ID Charm Necklace, 14Karat Rose Gold with Blue Turquoise Enamel
Located in New York, NY
, and Rose Gold. * 14K Rose Gold Enamel Initial ‘M’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Amy Y 18 Karat Rose Gold, Diamond and Enamel Contemporary Necklace Amelia
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. rose-cut, Vs colorless fine quality diamonds and hand-painted salmon-colored enamel. This extraordinary
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
Carat, 1.68g Gemstone: Diamond Carat: 0.05 CT Amount: 10 Color: G+ Clarity: SI Cut: Round Round Since
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Late 19th Century Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
off a tiny sparkle with rose cut diamonds. The back of the pendant is hand engraved in 15k gold
Category

20th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 15k Gold

Stunning Victorian Diamond Enamel Cherub Sentimental Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
love, sculpture like made, beautiful! Shell is Blue Enamelled remarked with 41 Rose Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Gold 14K Evil Eye Diamond Necklace P Initial Handmade Letter Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Z Available in White, Yellow, and Rose Gold. * 14K Rose Gold Enamel Initial ‘P’ Pendant * .15 Carat
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

14K Evil Eye Diamond Rose Gold Necklace R Initial Handmade Letter Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Z Available in White, Yellow, and Rose Gold. * 14K Rose Gold Enamel Initial ‘R’ Pendant * .15 Carat
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
by Japanese Arts. The four flowers are represented by 23 rose-cut diamonds. The four corners of the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

A. Codognato Enamel Rock Crystal Diamond Silver Gold Pendant Brooch
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Paris, FR
A rose cut diamonds, rock crystal, cream enamel, yellow gold and silver pendant brooch. Signe A
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Beetle Pendant Clock
Located in La Jolla, CA
. Concealed dial set with enamel and rose cut diamonds. This brooch is dated circa the 1900s.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Diamond Letter A Charm Evil Eye ID Initial 14K White Gold Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Initial ‘A’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond Clarity VS * 14K White
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Diamond Letter K Necklace Evil Eye ID Initial 14k White Gold Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Initial ‘K’ Pendant * .15 Carat Brilliant Cut D Color Diamonds * Diamond Clarity VS * 14K White
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Modern Plique a Jour Enamel Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Dragonfly Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
.20 Carat Pink Sapphire, and 1.00 carats of VS clarity G-H color Rose Cut Diamonds. This piece is 2
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in Calabasas, CA
. It is ringed by bead-set rose-cut diamonds and surrounded by bluish-green guilloche enamel
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

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Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate enamel rose cut diamond pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Enamel and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 43 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect enamel rose cut diamond pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an enamel rose cut diamond pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Victor Mayer, Amyn The Jeweler and Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer are consistently popular. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an enamel rose cut 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 Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Pendant?

On average, an enamel rose cut diamond pendant at 1stDibs sells for $3,550, while they’re typically $435 on the low end and $51,888 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

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.