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White Diamond Heart Shape Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
, Italy. A domed heart is set with White VVS-G diamonds totalling approx. 0.35ct and set on a 18ct White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...

Pink Sapphire Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire and diamond heart pendant necklace, made in Italy Round-cut pink sapphires of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Heart Pearl Charm
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold pink heart charm
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

TIFFANY Co. Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Pink Sapphire Diamond Sentimental Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire & Diamond Sentimental Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Pink Sapphires and Diamond Heart Shape Rose Gold Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat rose gold diamond and pink sapphire heart shaped necklace Round pink sapphires weighing
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Heart Pink Processed Gemstone Tennis Necklace Diamond 18k Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Pink Processed Gemstone Wt. :- 2.32 carat Necklace Size :- 16 Inch ✦ Sizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.01 Carat Natural Pink Sapphires Diamond Open Heart Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires Heart necklace. Diamonds: Full cut and Brilliant G-color, Vs-2 clarity Sapphires, Bright Pinks
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Topaz and Diamond Heart Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Weight: 4.4 Grams Gemstones: Pink topaz and white diamonds ​ ​Diamond Color: H-I ​ ​Diamond Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Gold Pendant Necklace Weighing 0.77 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
0.65 carats Heart shape charm with diamonds hanging off the pink sapphire, diamonds weighing 0.12 carat
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2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Ct Diamond and Pink Quartz Heart Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
2 Ct Diamond & Pink Quartz Heart Pendant/ Necklace 14 Karat White Gold + Chain Diamond Weight
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This pendant necklace is made in 18K rose gold. It features a heart shape pendant with 16 round cut
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

C Dunaigre 10.11 Carat Heart Shape Ceylon Sri Lanka Pink Sapphire Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 10.11 carat Ceylon Sri-Lanka pink sapphire that will be set in 18 carats pink gold
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond approx.0.14ct 18K Pink Gold Diamants Legers Heart Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
Necklace is beautifully crafted in 18K pink gold, featuring a single brilliant-cut diamond of approximately
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2010s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Yellow Gold 5.2 Karat Pink Tourmaline 0.03 Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Heart Shape Pink Gemstone Necklace Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Presenting this exquisite heart-shaped pink gemstone necklace, adorned with diamond accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Limited 300 Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Pink Gold White Gold Double Heart Charm
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Cartier Name:Double heart charm Material:1P diamond, 750 K18 PG WG pink gold white gold
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Early 2000s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Beat Pendant
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold HeartBeat Pendant Pendant from the HeartBeat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Multi-Color Heart Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
necklace. The pendant is beautifully made with 4 different color diamond and sapphire hearts that are
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2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Fabergé Heart Pendant Necklace Pink Enamel Paillons 18k Yellow Gold 1 Diam.
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé heart pendant necklace, 18k yellow gold, pink translucent enamel with four so-called
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Early 2000s German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart Shape Diamond Pendant with Brownish Yellow Diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart shape diamond pendant with GIA certified center 8.05 fancy deep brownish yellow heart shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.04ct Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond and 0.18 Light Pink Diamonds Pendant
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Love is in the air with this cute 14kt pink gold pendant featuring a gorgeous heart-shaped 1.04
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant in Platinum 1.1 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retails for 6,600 USD. In excellent condition and recently polished. Chain is 15 inches in length. Size large 24mm x 21mm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

3Ct No Heat Burma Pink Spinel and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Singapore, SG
gemstones (Average)- Cut - Heart Shaped Color - Pink Clarity - VS (Has inclusion slightly, no visible
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold, White Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires Heart Shaped Pendant
By VANLELES
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
heritage. Pendant crafted in 18k rose gold Diamonds G colour VS clarity = 0.76 carats Pink sapphires
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Necklace
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Authentic delightful Chopard 'Happy Diamond' heart-shaped pendant necklace crafted in 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.01ct Heart Diamond Pink Diamond Necklace
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
2 tone 18 karat rose and white gold pendant consisting of 1 heart shape diamond weighing 2.01
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Beautiful Pink Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
One ladies 18 karat pink and white gold diamond heart Pendant necklace. The pendant features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 18k Gold

8.35ct Heart Shape Pink Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold pendant heart shape pink tourmaline weighing 8.35 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
white diamond and vivid pink sapphires. Approximate diamond total weight is .50 carat at approximately G
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Heart Pendant Necklace Platinum with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: Length: 16.5", Pendant: 15.25x13.90 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Heart Pendant Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Sentimental Heart Pendant Necklace Platinum with Diamonds and Pink
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Length: 16", Pendant: 15.45x13.60 Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Sentimental Heart Pendant Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pink Gold Diamond and Enamel Opening Heart and Gold Chain
Located in Verona, IT
18kt pink gold chain with a opening heart pendant featuring 2 carats of diamonds and red enamel
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1990s Italian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Faceted Pink Quartz Cluster Pendant Necklace 1 Carat Diamond Mount
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
Heart Shaped Faceted Pink Quartz Cluster Pendant Necklace 1 Carat Diamond Micro Pave Mount Rose
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold

39.78 Carat Heart Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
By Spark Creations
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold necklace consisting of 39.78 carats total weight of heart shape multi color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White D...

Tiffany Co. Heart Pendant Necklace Platinum with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Length: 16" Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Heart Pendant Necklace Platinum with Diamonds and Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Chopard Happy Hearts Pink Inlay Diamond 18k Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One look at this wondrous necklace from Chopard and our hearts flutter. It is from their Happy
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Sentimental Heart Pendant Necklace Platinum with Diamonds and Pink
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Necklace Platinum with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires Mini Exterior Color: Silver Item Number: 217940/436
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Diamond and Pink Sapphire Heart White Gold Pendant with Wire Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
-Set Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel Heart-Shaped Bail Covered in Pave-Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Small 18 Karat Pink Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pavé diamond open heart pendant in 18k pink gold. 26 round-cut diamonds weighing 0.10 total carats
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

2.58 Carat Yellow, Pink, Purple Sapphire 18 Karat Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind three-stone “Didi” necklace in 18K white gold 9,8g set with the finest diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...

Antique Pink Enamel, Gold Rose Diamond Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Antique pink guilloche enamel, gold and rose diamond heart pendant locket, French, ca. 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Necklaces

Cartier Pink Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Heart Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pink guilloché enamel heart pendant on gold framed by small diamonds and seed pearls. On top of
14 Karat White Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Shape Green Pink Blue Sapphires Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Shape Green Pink Blue Sapphires Pendant 1.75 carat heart shape
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

House of Diamonds New York 2.00ct GIA Fancy Intense Green Heart Shape Pendant
Located in New York, NY
House of Diamonds New York 2.00CT GIA FANCY INTENSE GREEN HEART SHAPE PENDANT Straight Fancy
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond

32.73 Carat Heart-Shaped Pink Tourmaline Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pendant necklace, showcasing a large heart-shaped pink tourmaline weighing 32.73 carats (measuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Multi Colored Heart Pendant, 5.74
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
FANCY MULTI COLORED HEART PENDANT - 5.74 Set in 18K White gold Total diamond weight: 0.32 ct [1
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2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

15.74 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exotic pink tourmalinediamond pendant. High brilliance, heart shape, lively pinkish tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Stambolian Pink Peruvian Opal 18K Gold Diamond Heart Enhancer Pendant Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian Pink Peruvian Opal 18K Gold Diamond Heart Enhancer Pendant Necklace NO RESERVE PRICE
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
'-set round diamond-cut pink sapphires weighing 3.28 carats. The pendant floats freely on the concealed
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Pearl Gold Link Necklace with Diamond Heart Charm
Located in Vail, CO
Pink cultured pearl and gold link necklace, the pearls ranging from 9 to 10.5mm in diameter, with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Stambolian Pink Peruvian Opal Gold and Diamond Heart Enhancer Pendant Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
YOU HAPPY! Pink Peruvian Opal Heart Enhancer Pendant with Gold and Diamonds by Stambolian Pink opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Small 18 Karat Pink Gold and Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pavé diamond heart pendant in 18k pink gold. 21 round-cut diamonds weighing 0.16 total carats. On a
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

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Pink Diamond Heart Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pink diamond heart necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 12 antique edition and 79 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pink diamond heart necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pink diamond heart necklace over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co., TJD and Chopard are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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 heart cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our pink diamond heart necklace for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pink Diamond Heart Necklace?

The price for a pink diamond heart necklace starts at $129 and tops out at $185,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,218.

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. 

Questions About Pink Diamond Heart Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a pink heart necklace means is open to personal interpretation. Generally, heart necklaces are symbols of love and affection, and the color pink may represent a number of things, including compassion, purity and hope. As a result, a pink heart necklace may signify friendship, familial affection or romantic love. Some people may choose to wear a pink heart necklace simply because they like their appearance and not due to any deeper meaning. Explore a collection of heart necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a diamond heart necklace means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Most people associate the heart shape with love. As a result, giving a person a heart necklace is often a way of expressing that you love them. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of diamond heart necklaces.

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

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.