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10K Two Tone Gold 1/6 Carat Diamond Floating Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Delight your sweetheart with this glinting 10 karat white and pink gold Diamond Heart Pendant hangs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold

0.20 Carat Natural Pink Heart Shaped Diamond Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
pink gold dazzling diamond pendant. It features a 0.22 carat natural pink heart-shaped diamond from
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co .95 Carat Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Heart Lock Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Enchant diamond heart lock pendant necklace in platinum with 18k rose gold lock center
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

4.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Nicosia, CY
Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant set in 14 Karat Black Oxydized Gold and 4.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamonds Heart Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful heart-shaped purple pendant. Made out of amethyst and rose cut diamonds. In the middle
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond

8.57 Carat Rose Cut Brown Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Nicosia, CY
Heart Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Pendand with a bird on top set in 14 Karat gold and 8.57 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14K Rose Gold Diamond and Heart Shape Morganite Halo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional natural heart-shaped morganite and diamond pendant set in solid 14K rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Heart Shape 0.82 Carat Round Cut Pave Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond (0.82 total carat weight) heart pendant necklace in 14k rose gold. The necklace is designed
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Gorgeous Diamond Heart Shaped 14k Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful sparkling white and brown diamond heart-shaped halo pendant stamped in strong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Rose and White Gold 0.14K Diamonds Moving Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Firenze, FI
0.14 carats of diamonds brilliant-cut white . This enchanting pendant necklace is entirely handmade in
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Heart Art Nouveau 0.30 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Cut Diamonds. This Pendant is also available with Sapphires, Emeralds and Rubies. This Pendant is
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Diamonds and 18k Rose Gold Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Gioielli. It features a heart shaped pendant covered by brilliant cut black diamonds. Diamonds total
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fashion Rose Cut Ruby 0.40 Heart Pendant in 18 Carat Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in Valenza, IT
pendant beholds 0.16 cts rose cut round ruby and 0.12 cts round cut Vs fine quality white diamonds. Upon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Heart Shape Diamond Pendant
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
This GIA Certified Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Heart Shape Diamond Pendant is made out of a 0.63ct
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

19th Century Flemish "Vlaams" Diamond Heart Pendant with 14k Rose Gold Mounting
By Sylva Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Flemish Heart Pendant (silver) with 14k rose gold mounting Rose cut and Senaille
Category

Antique 17th Century American Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Flower and Heart Inspired Rose Gold and White Gold Pendant Set with Diamonds
Located in Knokke, BE
This flower inspired pendant is a special creation by Carigi as a set of hearts. The leaves of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgian Emerald, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1800
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
bright, verdant green emerald set in yellow gold, with ten rose cut diamonds in the immediate surround
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Heart Necklace in 14k Rose Gold with Cognac Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
wearable every day as they can fit all outfits and lifestyles. Heart necklace in 14k rose gold with 0.07ct
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Cognac and Quartz Fume Pendant Necklace
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat Rosé Gold Diamond cognac and Quartz Fume Pendant Necklace 30 Diamant Cognac 0,37 Carat 1
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21st Century and Contemporary German Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3.00 Carat Heart Diamond Pendant
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white and rose gold pendant consisting of one heart shaped diamond weighing 3.00 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

FARBOD 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Heart Diamond Pendant "Valentine"
By FARBOD
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Valentine" This symbolic design and the shine of her heart shaped diamond, strikes at the heart
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

FARBOD 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Heart Diamond Pendant "Valentine"
By FARBOD
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Valentine" This symbolic design and the shine of her heart shaped diamond, strikes at the heart
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Necklace, Harmony Heart Pendant
Located in Doha, QA
in an ever growing fusion of golds, diamonds, and precious stones 18K yellow, white and rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Elefantino Heart Pendant
By Roberto Coin
Located in Nashua, NH
Roberto Coin 18K Rose and White Gold Diamond Elefantino Heart Pendant. The flexible heart is set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Diamond Heart Pendant with Red Enamel
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
18k gold heart shaped pendant with a White Diamond centre, rays of red enamel and white diamond
Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

14k Rose Gold Chocolate Vintage Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
These are dainty heart shaped gemstone pendants stamped in strong 14K yellow gold. There are two
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Contemporary Ruby Diamond Heart Pendant White Gold Chain 18 Carat
Located in Hamilton, AU
. The crimson ruby heart at its center, framed by a radiant circle of diamonds, represents unyielding
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Cut Diamond Heart, circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
picture can be put in or fill it with rose cut diamonds to make a shaker pendant. Attached to a sterling
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Antique 1820s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Fabergé Essence Rose Gold Ruby Heart Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Information: Details: 18k rose gold 14 round brilliant cut diamonds total weight 0.07ct F VS+ 1 heart shaped
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamonds White Enamel Heart Pendant
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
18k gold heart shaped pendant with a Pink Sapphire centre and top pear, rays of white enamel and
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2010s Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Essence Rose Gold Emerald Heart Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
. Additional Information: Details: 18k rose gold 14 round brilliant cut diamonds total weight 0.07ct F VS+ 1
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold and White Diamonds Key Pendant Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
key pendant, with a heart-shaped head, covered with brilliant cut white diamonds and near the pendant
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond and Tsavorite Heart Pendant with Blue Enamel Large
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Beirut, LB
18k gold heart shaped pendant with a Tsavorite center, rays of enamel and white diamond pave, white
Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Enamel

Heart Charm Pink Marble Necklace With 14k Rose Gold and .78ct Brown Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
very complicated yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 14-carat rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fabergé Essence Rose Gold Ruby Heart Surprise Locket, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
gold 14 round brilliant cut diamonds total weight 0.07ct F VS+ 1 heart shaped ruby total weight 0.35ct
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Fabergé Essence Rose Gold Emerald Heart Surprise Locket, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
gold 14 round brilliant cut diamonds total weight 0.07ct F VS+ 1 heart shaped Zambian Emerald total
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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1.23 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold . The object
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Citrine, Orange Sapphire, Garnet and Diamond Studded Pendant in 18k Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Indulge in unparalleled luxury with this masterfully crafted 18-karat rose gold pendant, a true
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Towe Norlen 7.55 Carat Contemporary Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Stockholm, SE
This magnificent diamond and 18 Karat white gold heart pendant designed by Towe Norlen in 2010, is
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.45 carat VS G diamonds on 18ct rose gold pendant Grams 7.89
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold .The object
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century French Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18k yellow gold Heart locket pendant set with ruby and diamonds rose cut, with 18k yellow gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.65 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold Malachite Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with malachite
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.62 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold Malachite Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with malachite
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.60 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold Onyx Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.72 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold malachite Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with malachite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.72 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold onyx Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Lovers Eyes with a Diamond Tear Drop Mourning Heart Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Georgian lovers eye with a diamond tear drop mourning heart pendant. This lovers eye finely
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel

1.20 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold with Malachite Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with a malachite
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.72 Carat VS G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold Turqouoise Paste Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jacqueline Rose Heart Lock Diamond Necklace
By Jacqueline Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Lock pendant with two white diamonds (SI). 14K gold plated. 14K gold fill link chain 20"L
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and 925 Silver Diamond Pendant and Chain
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
set with a handful of carefully selected rose-cut white diamonds. The flower pendant is 2
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

0.17 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold Mother Of Pearl Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
complicate yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with mother of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.20 Carat Vs G Diamonds on 18 Carat Rose Gold with Mother of Pearl Pendant
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
yet perfectly done workmanship. The pendant and the chain are in 18 carat rose gold with a mother of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Heart Pendant with Natural Diamonds, 18kt Gold, Made in Italy
Located in Vicenza, VI
Material: White, Yellow or Rosè GOLD 18 KT The performance of the diamond does not depend only on the
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold

Photobox Amethyst, Enamel and Diamond Studded Pendant in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Stunning Rose Gold Pendant, center set with 1.48Ct Pear Cut Amethyst surrounded by Multi-Color Enamel and
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

2.39 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
2.5cm, pendant width 2cm. Composition: 18K White Gold 8 Rose Cut Diamonds: 0.25 carats 135 Round
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Inverted Heart Turquoise Moving Drop Pendant
By Dana Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
), Natural Black Rose Cut Diamond (approx. .81 ct). • Weighs 15.5g. • Pendant 41.5 long x 20.2mm wide
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rose cut diamond heart pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and rose gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 398 antique edition and 678 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose cut diamond heart pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing rose cut diamond heart pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oshi Jewels, Victor Mayer and Leo Milano 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 rose cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our rose cut diamond heart pendant for sale are for women, but there are 361 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant?

On average, a rose cut diamond heart pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,901, while they’re typically $26 on the low end and $1,195,644 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

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

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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.