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Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Chrome Diopside 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold White Opal and Single Cut Diamond Pendant and Pearl Enhancer
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14kt White Gold White Opal and Single Cut Diamond Pendant and Pearl Enhancer. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Pearl Enhancer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18K Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Pearl Enhancer the cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 3.5
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

Blue Topaz Multi Gemstone Pendant Enhancer 18 Karat Gold Flower Leaves Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate pendant set with blue topaz, diamonds & multi gemstones crafted in 18k
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Blue S...

Victorian Diamond Cross Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
arrangement of diamonds alongside the pearls enhances the pendant's allure, making it a focal point of
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Vintage 14kt Mabe Pearl, Diamonds Emeralds Enhancer Pendant/Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a gorgeous 4.25 ct vintage enhancer pendant/brooch. Emeralds: 6 natural brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Baroque Style Stomacher Enhancer Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Featuring a centralized row and articulating drops of South Sea pearls. Round and drop shaped - ranging in
Category

Early 2000s Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Baroque Style Stomacher Enhancer Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Featuring a centralized row and articulating drops of South Sea pearls. Round and drop shaped - ranging in
Category

Early 2000s Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Pearls Necklace with filigree drop
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gorgeous freshwater pearl necklace with diamond filigree enhancer style pendant. Strung within five
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Large Cultured Mabe Pearl Diamond Enhancer Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed enhancer pendant, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Large cultured Mabe pearl
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Diamond Enhancer Pendant, 14k White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Cultured Pearl Diameter: 10.75mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Diamond Tahitian Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This modern 14k yellow gold pendant enhancer features an elegant 10.0mm x 11.0mm Gray Tahitian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Freeform Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Petals Pendant Enhancer
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning 14K Triple Floral Pendant Enhancer, comprised of Free-form Pearl Petals centered by
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

18K White Gold 14mm Mabe Pearl 0.14ct Diamond Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Metal Color: White Gold Pendant enhancer height x width = 2.63x 1.79 cm Pearl: Natural, Mabe, rounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

14K White Gold 14.5mm Mabe Pearl 0.06ct Diamond Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
. A graceful bail curves around the pearl’s crown, adorned with 0.06 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

18K White Gold 7.1mm Golden Sea Pearl 0.07ct Diamond Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautiful and quality drop pendant enhancer. This beautiful piece is crafted using 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Art Nouveau Pendant, Enhancer with Enamel, Diamonds, Pearl and Sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau pendant with finest enamel work, small diamonds, a natural pearl and blue
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold pendant Enhancer with 16 Diamonds and three South Sea Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality 18k white gold pendant (Necklace Enhancer) set with 16 small diamonds totaling
Category

Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Mikimoto Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
. The pendant is also set with a single pearl surrounded by a halo of ~.10ct of diamonds.
Category

20th Century Japanese Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Enameled Urn Mourning Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
framework. A flower-like cluster of delicate rose cut diamonds are riveted into the center of the pearl
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Round Cabochon Opal Akoya Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian revival 14k gold pendant. Delicate open work with beautiful genuine Opals, diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1920s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Victorian Natural Pearl and Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
pearls. Nine old Mine Cut diamonds are nestled into the feminine crescent, with two small Rose Cuts at
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 1900 Pearl Turquoise Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's natural Patina pendant. 18mm center cultured pearl accented with 32 rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

18K White Gold 7 mm Greenish Black Tahitian Pearl 0.17 Diamond Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Color: White Gold Pendant enhancer diameter= 10 mm Pearl: Natural, classic Tahiti with luster, rounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond, Pearl and Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
of a stunning teardrop shaped reverse carved rock crystal pendant which hangs from a diamond and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Pendant on Pearls
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold amethyst and diamond pendant, containing 1 oval cut amethyst weighing 22.75cts
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Russell Trusso Carved Rock Crystal White Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch Pendant
By Russell Trusso
Located in Dallas, TX
-carved rock crystal with a round brilliant-cut white diamond-embedded freshwater pearl and 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k G...

18K White Gold Av 9mm Lustre Black Tahiti Pearl 0.25ct Diamond Branch Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Elevate your collection with this exquisite pendant featuring three lustrous black pearls (average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

18K White Gold 12 x 13 mm Black South Sea Pearl 0.17 Diamond Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Pendant enhancer height x width= 22.3 x 12.0 mm Pearl: Natural, classic Black South Sea with luster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Vintage Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Brooch/Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Addison, TX
perfectly within a halo of iridescent pearls and old European cut diamonds. The soft, intricate twists and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The 18K White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Pendant on Pearls
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold amethyst and diamond pendant, containing 1 oval cut amethyst weighing 22.75cts
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Antique Mother of Pearl Cameo Pendant with Diamonds Depicting Madonna
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An antique early 20th century carved mother of pearl pendant charm depicting a beatific Madonna in
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Pendant-Pearl Enhancer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Pendant-Pearl Enhancer, 14 karat yellow gold, gross weight 5.4 grams, 18
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Diamond Mother of Pearl Butterfly Yellow Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
pearl wings inlaid in 18k yellow gold and accented with 6 round brilliant-cut F-G VVS2-VS1 diamonds of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Diamond Pearl White Gold Enhancer Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
South Sea pearl with a diamond cap and hinged enhancer top set with two carats of round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Golden Southsea Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant Enhancer
Located in Miami, FL
This diamond & pearl pendant enhancer crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold incorporates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Chain Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features 5 brilliant-cut natural white Diamonds total weight of 0,13 Carats, on a 16-inch chain, or at any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Modern Diamond Emerald Pearl 18K Gold Double Halo Pendant Enhancer
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant enhancer to bring elegance from Day to Night, Crafted in solid 18K white gold, it has
Category

1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Charm Locket Pendant Enhancer with Diamond Accent Pearl Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
as a pendant on a twenty four inch strand of creamy white 6 x 6.5 mm Akoya Pearls. The engraved charm
Category

Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace Enhancer with 14 Karat Gold Box Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful genuine diamond and pearl heart necklace is so sweet! The heart shape necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

18K Gold Winged Horse Unicorn Carved Mother Of Pearl w/ Diamond Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This wonderful enhancer pendant is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a genuine mother
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Chrome Diopside 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Elizabeth Locke Silver South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Elizabeth Locke a silver south sea pearl and diamond pendant enhancer. ♦ Designer
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl

White Gold and Pearl Teardrop Pendant Necklace with Diamond Enhancements
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This elegant 14 Karat White Gold Pearl Teardrop Pendant is enhanced with Diamond accents giving
Category

Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gray Akoya Pearl Necklace w Silver Link Chain Tassel Pendant Enhancer
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
pearl tassel pendant enhancer that is removable. Whether this stunning piece is worn as a single strand
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage 14 Carat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Mabe Pearl Diamond Enhancer Pendant
Located in Hamilton, AU
brilliant cut diamond. This gorgeous pendant is fitted with an enhancer style bail. We have named this
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

David Yurman Pearl Diamond Sterling Silver Cerise Enhancer Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
This enhancer pendant is from the Cerise collection by David Yurman. In the center lies a gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Erica Courtney Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Skull Pendant Enhancer
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
pendant enhancer. Stamped 18K EC. Can be worn on a gold chain, leather cord or pearl strand.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

South Sea Mabe Pearl and Diamond Pendant/Enhancer
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Diamonds. Piece measures 1 1/4 inches across.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

9 Carat Gold White Mabe Pearl and Diamond Enhancer Pendant with 9 Carat Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
with five glittering round brilliant cut diamonds. The pendant is fitted with an enhancer style bail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Melo Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum pendant consisting of 1 oval shaped melo pearl weighing 25.52 carats set with .64 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold pendant, featuring square cut emeralds, diamonds and 7mm pearl. Pendant is 77mm x 42mm
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

1970s Baroque Pearl, Ruby Diamond Pendant
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Unusual and excentric pendant with two parallel baroque-shaped pearls enhanced with brillant-cut
Category

Vintage 1970s German Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Pearl Diamond Tassel Pendant
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum vintage seed pearl tassel pendant set with Old European cut diamond and custom cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Estate Black Tahitian Mabe Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Newport Beach, CA
fine quality Diamonds. Can also be used as a pearl necklace enhancer. A great estate value at this
Category

Vintage 1970s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
with a 13.1mm South Sea pearl in the center. Brooch can also be worn as a pendant. Measures 35mm x
Category

20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.