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Natural Color White South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pearl, .30ct of round diamonds, 1.95ct of Marquee diamonds, and 2.16ct of pear shape diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Burdeen s Unique Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
This Burdeen's Jewelry most unique & gorgeous 18K White Gold, Mother-of-Pearl & Diamond Maltese
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Study in Black White: Very Rare 17 C. Pearl Pendant
Located in Wimberley, TX
surround the perimeter of the pendant as five (5) natural baroque pearls (untested) drape as fringe along
Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Topaz, Natural Pearl

AntiQuity Seed Pearl Necklace with Pakistani Peridot Pendant
By emma Quist
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of 18K Yellow Gold & finished with a flash of 24K. Enhancer features 0.03 carats of Diamonds and 5.0
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Dogwood Flower brooch/pendant on Baroque Tahitian Pearl Strand
By Rebecca Myers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, oxidized silver and black and white pave set diamonds.($4,800 w/o pearls) Fitted as brooch or pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

White South Sea, White Diamonds and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 12x14mm natural color White South Sea cultured pearl pendant is set in 18k white gold with .70
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Opal Enhancer Pendant on Pearl Necklace
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate opal enhancer pendant on pearl necklace. This necklace features 50 light rose colored
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl, Emerald and Diamond White Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Melbourne, AU
marks near top of the pearl set as an enhancer pendant in 9ct white gold with diamond set clip atop a
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2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sou...

Pearl Tassel Pendant with 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Cap or Enhancer
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
cultured, freshwater pearls hang from a signature gold and diamond enhancer. The 0.23cts of diamonds ring
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2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Andrew Clunn Triple Strand Pearl Necklace Citrine Diamond Gold Enhancer
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
, Citrine, Black Coral and Crystal. The enhancer pendant measures 80mm X 44mm, with average pearl size 11mm
Category

1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage White Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant, Circa 1970
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful cultured pearl and diamond pendant enhanced with scrolls on the top and bottom mounted in
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Vintage 1970s North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 16.5MM Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Enhancer Pendant Necklace Center: Natural Tahitian Pearl
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

3D Silver Gray Mother of Pearl Rose Pendant 0.37 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
and Diamond Rose pendant. Enhanced with white brilliant diamonds beautifully mounted on the edges of
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Enhancer and Pendant Set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearl pendant and enhancer, 13.5 mm, complimented by 0.62 ct round Diamonds. Diamonds: G
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Carved Black Chalcedony Sculpture Pearl 18kt Pendant, Enhancer, Brooch
By Robert Guyon
Located in Logan, UT
. -Black Chalcedony (natural, carved by Steve Walters) -Pearl -0.08ct Diamond -18kt Gold -approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Carnelian Sculpture in 18kt Pendant, Enhancer, Brooch
By Robert Guyon
Located in Logan, UT
exquisitely cut chrome diopside and a single diamond nestle into the carving; a removable Tahitian pearl drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Graceful Mabe Pearl Diamond Enhancer Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Graceful Mabe Pearl & Diamond Enhancer Pendant Introducing our exquisite enhancer, a fusion of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Enhancer Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
millimeter white pearl. Every other petal is decorated with brilliant white diamonds, 100 stones in total
Category

Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Diamond Mother of Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Sterling Silver Albion Diamond & Mother of Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace. Enhancer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold 6.9mm Sea Pearl 0.03ct Diamond Flowery Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Pendant enhancer height x width= 2.00x0.69cm (from pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Edwardian circle pendant. Made of platinum, features two natural pearls and Old European
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond gold Starburst Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
with delicate natural pearls in a bead setting that surround a single .30ct old Mine Cut diamond center
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Baroque Pearl Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
An opalescent baroque pearl takes center stage in this dazzling pendant necklace's design. The
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20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mikimoto Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold and features a brushed oval-shaped pendant studded with diamonds. Lastly the interior
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Damiani Pearl Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold and features an openwork pendant set with glittering white diamonds. Lastly, a lustrous
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

LeVian Brown Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Southampton, PA
a lustrous brown pearl accented with ~1.05ct of champagne diamonds. Approximate Dimensions: Drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charriol Pearl Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Charriol
Located in Southampton, PA
A regal pattern of 18K white gold hosts a luxurious pairing. 0.85ct diamonds line the roping metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marlene Stowe Mabe Pearl Diamond Gold Drop Pendant
By Marlene Stowe
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Marlene Stowe, a Mabe pearl drop pendant. The 17mm Mabe cultured pearl is set in a brushed and
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Early 2000s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Black Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
which three black pearls and three diamonds hang. Approximate Dimensions: Drop of the Necklace: 9.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Dragonfly Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
necklace is made of platinum studded with diamonds. Hanging from the necklace is a dragonfly shaped pendant
Category

20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Maggioro Pearl Diamond White Gold Clover Pendant Necklace
By Maggioro
Located in Southampton, PA
~4.54ct of diamonds. Lastly, a cascade of multi-colored pearls hangs from the white gold pendant. Retail
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold and features a single white pearl pendant accented with an ~.24ct of diamonds
Category

20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Custom-Made Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold and boasts a pendant paved with diamonds. Lastly, a 12.5mm cultured pearl dangles from
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Late 20th Century Japanese Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Cert Natural Salt Water Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This GIA certified saltwater pearl pendant necklace with European diamond platinum chain is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Pearl Enamel Diamond Gold Cross Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
enjoying the classic combination of natural colored pearls, rah blue enamel and rose cut diamonds. 2 3/4
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Grapes Motif Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
bale. In total, there are approximately 1 carat of old European and rose cut diamonds. This pendant is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Henry Dunay Cultured Baroque Pearl, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Pendant
By Henry Dunay
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds that weigh 6.09 carats total weight. They are D-E in color and VVS1 in clarity. The pendant has a
Category

20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

French Antique Renaissance Revival Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Renaissance revival multi-colored enamel and rose diamond cross pendant centering on a
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Style Emerald Diamond Conch Pearl Pendant Necklace海螺珠
By DA Jewellery
Located in Banbury, GB
pearl size:6.1×4.97mm Diamond:6.78 ct total Material:18k white gold Total Length:62cm, pendant length
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2010s British Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl Tourmaline Intaglio Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Mother of Pearl & Tourmaline Intaglio Brooch Pin Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Early Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly exceptional emerald and diamond pendant from the Early Victorian (ca1850) era! Made of
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Jesus Christ Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and rose cut diamonds. Platinum over 18 karat yellow gold. 1 3/4 by 1 1/8 inches.
Category

Vintage 1910s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Natural Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque Pearl, Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
piece are eleven natural pearls surrounded with one hundred rose cut diamonds set in platinum. The
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20th Century European Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gold, Colored Diamond and Pearl Pendant/Brooch by Arthur King
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
and yellow diamonds (diamonds not tested for enhancement).The pendant/brooch has a retractable bale
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American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond

Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Rotary Telephone Pendant
Located in Southampton, PA
spectacularly embellished in the ever elegant mother-of-pearl and 0.08ct of exquisite diamonds.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
of 18K yellow gold and embellished with mother-of-pearl stones and 1.20 carats of diamonds, can be
Category

20th Century French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Natural Baroque Pearl, Diamond &Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Georgian natural white baroque pearl tastefully encrusted to the top with rose cut
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Pearl Multi-Gem Balloon Clown Gold Pin Pendant
By Yvel
Located in Montreal, QC
: YVEL 750; the clown is wearing Cultured Freshwater Pearl Pants and diamonds on the toes, hands and suit
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chanel San Marco Pearl Gemstone Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
brooch. The pendant is partially set with diamonds, a 13.1mm South Sea pearl and an array of faceted and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond,...

Russell Trusso Peruvian Pink Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
By Russell Trusso
Located in Dallas, TX
pendant. White Diamonds - 0.70tcw Pink Sapphires - 2.10tcw
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White D...

Bulgari Mother of Pearl Diamond White Gold Pendant Enhancer
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautiful Bulgari pendant features diamonds and mother of pearl. The rectangular shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
pearls and rose cut diamonds. A floral motif diamond-studded bale adorns the top. The back reveals a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Enhancer Pendant #19926
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Enhancer Pendant- This lovely enhancer pendant features one
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maggioro White Gold Caprice Pendant Necklace
By Maggioro
Located in Southampton, PA
made of 18K white gold and boasts a pendant set with numerous colored pearls. Lastly, the pendant is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl and Diamond Pendant/Enhancer #17577
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl and Diamond Pendant/Enhancer- This lovely pendant features one
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Color Collection Three Row Gemstone Gold Long Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
pearls, and white diamonds. With an assortment of colored gems such as this you are cartain to catch many
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, White Diam...

Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tourmaline Pearl Enhancer Clasp Pendant
By SeidenGang
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - G/H Colors - VS1
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pearl Diamond Enhancer Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pearl diamond enhancer pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 108 vintage or 54 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect pearl diamond enhancer pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing pearl diamond enhancer pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mikimoto, David Yurman and Bulgari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a pearl diamond enhancer pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pearl Diamond Enhancer Pendant?

The price for a pearl diamond enhancer pendant starts at $180 and tops out at $60,980 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,545.

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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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.