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Van Cleef Arpels Miroir Des Eaux Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Onyx Mother Of Pearl Diamond Miroir des Eaux Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Emerald 18Karat White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, flower shape 18 karat white gold pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Enamel Scene Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch Locket
Located in New York, NY
. At the top is a single 4mm Natural Pearl (no gemological report) The 96 Rose Cut Diamonds weigh 2ct
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18 Karat Gold Mosaic Pattern Semi-Precious and Diamond Pendant
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
, malachite, lapis lazuli and white mother of pearl in a mosaic flower pattern. A beveled rock crystal lays on
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose...

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18Karat White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
travels the world to discover extraordinary precious stones, pearls and diamonds with which he personally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Ruby White Diam. 18Karat Gold Flower Pendant on Silver Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold flower pendant set with 211
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver

Georgian Diamonds Pendant Bristol Blue Glass 18K, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A Georgian Diamond, Bristol blue glass, Au Firmament's rosy yellow gold pendant. Comprising 30
Category

Vintage 1910s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Grey motif Diamond Pendant in 18k Rose Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
necklace features a captivating black and white flower design, enhanced by a delicate grey mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, flower pendant necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold flower pendant necklace set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Van Cleef Arpels 18k Rose Gold Diamond Grey Mop Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
necklace features a captivating black and white flower design, enhanced by a delicate grey mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond, Emerald and Mother of Pearl Flower Pendant and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, emerald and mother of pearl flower pendant and brooch in 18k yellow gold. The flower is
Category

Mid-20th Century European Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

18ct Yellow &White Gold Diamond Set Earrings Pendant, Set With 0.45ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow & white gold diamond set earrings & pendant in a flower shape featuring a stunning two
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Vinaigrette with Pearls and Enamel, Late 18th Century Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
Diamond-shaped vinaigrette with enameled gold and bordered with pearls. The hinged lid is decorated
Category

Antique 1790s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

22K gold Indian navratna kundan Meena polki pendant Mughal Jadau pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A 22K gold Navratna pendant set with nine precious gemstones along with natural diamond polki
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

22K Gold Jadau jade pendant inlaid with gold, polki and rubies with bird motif
Located in Bangkok,, TH
surface. Above, a finely crafted flower set with natural diamond polkis adds a touch of Mughal-inspired
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

【Vine Symphony】Convertible Luxury Crocodile Aurora South Sea Pearl Gala Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
natural glow. Set at the heart of a meticulously crafted diamond-encrusted flower, the design exudes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

18K gold Navratna pendant Kundan Meena polki pendant for Indian wedding
Located in Bangkok,, TH
diamond polki, emerald, blue sapphire, yellow sapphire, coral, cat’s eye, hessonite, and pearl—each stone
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hes...

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with a winged cupid child behind carrying a cup and a bouquet of flowers. Movement: Pendant wind and
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

22K Gold Navratna Reversible Pendant Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
one side and kundan gold and enamel work depicting flowers on the reverse. The pendant hangs from a
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...

Appraised 14k Gold 58.5 carats Diamond Navratna Multi Precious Gemstone Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Navratna multi precious gemstones and diamond flower pendant in 18K Gold. It has round cut gemstone
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Krementz Art Nouveau Multi-Gem Enamel 14K Gold Antique Swan Pendant Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold lotus flower bursting with a dogtooth pearl measuring 5.0 x 12.0 mm White with strong iridescence
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Handmade Lily of the Valley Pendant Necklace by VIKTOR MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gemstones and delicate pearls. As you gaze upon the meticulously curated ensemble of Jewel flowers, you
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold

18K gold Navratna Mughal Meena polki Mughal pendant Indian Wedding jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
white flowers and foliage. This artistry ensures the pendant is as exquisite when viewed from the back
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Spinel, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sout...

South Sea Pearl 7.00ct Diamond Gold Flower Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow and white gold flower pin / pendant. The pin is centered with lovely
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

1944 Pendant with natural 4ct. Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.8gr
Located in SE
A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold , flower shaped with filigree ornaments around natural Rosy Red
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold White Cat Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #0698
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold White Cat Hand Painted on a Mother of Pearl Pendant. The painting features a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
single-cut diamond petals. The brooch invokes the look of a beautiful flower with its pearls creating a
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Diamonds, Emerald, Onyx, Coral Flower, Pearl, White Gold Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Unique and refine beaded pendant necklace composed of white pearls row ( 9/9.5 mm) , and 14K white
Category

1990s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.55 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 12 karat yellow gold and silver
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Green Enamel Large Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
bead set with approximately .38cttw in H-I color Vs clarity round diamonds. On the back you will see
Category

Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Enhancer Pendant and Clip Earrings Set
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautifully sculpted flowers of 14-karat white gold and pavé diamond petals highlight luminous
Category

Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1860 Neo Classic Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Gold with Diamonds Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Greek-Roman mythological scene of Nymph dancing with flowers. Diamonds: Mount with a mix of 145
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical More Jewelry

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum Diamond and Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum, Black and South Sea Baroque Cultured Pearl and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

【Vine Symphony】Aurora South Sea Pearl Convertible Flower Ring Pendant
Located in New York, NY
luminous orb rests atop intricately layered diamond-pavé petals, forming a blooming flower that captures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pearl and Diamond Floral Star Brooch and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl, diamond, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one old European cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Richly Embellished, Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, including pearl-strings, faceted diamond and oval forms, and flowers.
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Victorian Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.21 carats This elegant antique brooch / pendant is designed as a flower head with pearls in the
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set platinum bar pin, with
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

French 19th Century Natural Pearls Diamonds Onyx Cameo Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
a woman, adorned at the four cardinal points with rose-cut diamonds separated by natural pearls. On
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Georgian/Early Victorian Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pearl, Hand Made
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Sterling Silver covered with patina Four rows of flower petals hold 40 old full cut diamonds ranging from
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

4.30ct Australian Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Flower Ring / Penda
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Celebrate the beauty of nature with this exquisite flower-inspired jewelry piece, featuring a
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a pearl of approximately 14 x 15mm size from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
cm circa + 6 cm of the pearl pendant Necklace Keywords: Pendant, Flower Pendant, Diamond Pendant
Category

2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

3.44 Carat Sapphire 2.20 Carat Emeralds 1.27 Carat Diamonds Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in BARI, IT
This is a wonderful flower brooch, handmade in Italy. It is realized in white gold with diamonds
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 24k Gold

Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
substantial diamond flower clasp. 16” in length, with a 1-1/2” pendant drop One cultured pearl, with cream
Category

20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stones, Agate, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Onyx, Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
multicolor stones flowers and green agate with pearls. Between of them,sapphires. The vase is mounted with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Santagostino Colorful Flower Buquet Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Santagostino Colorful Flower Buquet Brooch/Pendant In 18k White Gold. This radiant brooch/pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Gold Diamond Fancy Sapphire Keshi Pearl Handmade Brooch Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pearls form a feminin and lively flower, of which petals reflect the rich colour of sapphires, creating a
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
substantial diamond flower clasp. 16” in length, with a 1-1/2” pendant drop One cultured pearl, with cream
Category

20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Diamond Natural Pearl Royal Blue 18 KT Heart Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
centre Flower of Pearls and Diamonds and more Pearls set on the outer edge Pearls are of special sheen
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Bohemian Garnet Necklace solid 18K Gold Silver /43cm / 9.1gr
Located in SE
Austrian or Czechoslovakian Bohemian ca. 1920 - 1930s Garnet Necklace with pendants in Gilt
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Tulip Crown Oriental Pearls Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
flower bud decorated with polychrome guilloché enamel. One leaf is set with pearls and a diamond. The
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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds and a central pearl. In the middle, a bowl with diamonds and, as pendant, a structure mounted with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1920s Ruby and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.06 carat ruby and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds and a topaz; in the middle, leaves studded with diamonds and, on it, a topaz and, as pendant, a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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Pearl And Diamond Flower Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pearl and diamond flower pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 22 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl and diamond flower 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. A pearl and diamond flower pendant from Mikimoto, Alberto and H H Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl and diamond flower pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Flower Pendant?

Prices for a pearl and diamond flower pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $64,653, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.

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.  

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