Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1890s Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown High Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1700s Renaissance Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Unknown Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s Unknown Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
1670s Russian Byzantine Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Copper, 18k Gold, Vermeil
1880s Unknown Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Dutch Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Unknown Classical Greek Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire
1860s Russian Russian Empire Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1820s Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s French Arts and Crafts Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...
1850s High Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1870s Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old Cross Antique Cross Necklace
Diamond, 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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