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4.30 Carat Diamond by the Yard Necklace G SI 14 Karat White Gold 15 Pointers
Located in New York, NY
4.30 Carat Diamond by the Yard Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 15 pointers 60 inches 30 stations 100
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Dog Paw Bone Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold 18"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Dog Paw Bone Necklace Dog Lover Memorial Gifts. Light weight can be
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Dog Paw Bone Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold 16"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Dog Paw Bone Necklace Dog Lover Memorial Gifts. Light weight can be
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Dog Paw Bone Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Dog Paw Bone Necklace Dog Lover Memorial Gifts. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Dog Paw Bone Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold 20"
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Dog Paw Bone Necklace Dog Lover Memorial Gifts. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Inverted Pear 1 ct Ruby Necklace with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exquisiteness of this ruby drop pendant necklace are the station rubies in bezel settings. Sparkling in a bold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

HARAKH 1/2 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Frangipani Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
this everyday wearable station necklace. This diamond necklace can be worn alone or even better as a
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 3/4 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Frangipani Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
this everyday wearable station necklace. This diamond necklace can be worn alone or even better as a
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hexagon Shape Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Hexagon Shape Necklace Wedding Gift For Her Gold Expensive Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

TIFFANY CO. Deco Long Platinum Necklace With Ctw In Kunzite And Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
chain is composed by eight stations with twenty-four diamonds, which is holding the fabulous pendant. It
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, White Diamond, Platinum

Coomi 20K Antique Coin Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
0.36cts scattered diamond stations. Necklace length: 24 inches.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Classical Greek Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze

8.85CTW Diamond by the Yard in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
necklace with 66 Round Brilliant Diamond. This lovely 14k white gold chain features 8.85 carats diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

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

Rainy Day Cloud Sun Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Color: White Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Necklace Length: 16 in Main Stone: Diamond Main
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

NEOCLASSICAL 1900 Edwardian French Chain In 18Kt Gold Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
rose gold and bezels in platinum. The platinum stations are mounted with seven European cut white
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Rainy Day Cloud and Sun Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Color: White Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Necklace Length: 18 in Main Stone: Diamond Main
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Daisy Flower Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Daisy Flower Necklace Dainty Gold Spring Necklace Jewelry. Light weight can
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany, Schlumberger Multistrand Pearl, Gold and Blue Paillonné Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
completed by three stations of four blue paillonné enamel cylinder links applied with polished gold diamond
Category

20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Angara 18" South Sea Cultured Pearl Dewdrop Necklace in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designs in a variety of metal finishes, including White Gold, Yellow Gold, and Rose Gold, to perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural 1.15 ct Opal Teardrop Halo Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of precious diamonds. The linear arrangement of station diamonds is linked to the alluring opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Coral, Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in London, GB
set with round brilliant cut diamonds. The coral bead hangs from an exquisite rose gold swirl, also
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Large Coral and Diamond 18 Carat Rose and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This unusual 18 carat rose gold cocktail ring features an impressive perfectly round natural coral
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Solid Gold Circle Shape Necklace Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Circle Shape Necklace Wedding Gift For Her Gold Expensive Pendant Light weight can
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2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Solid Gold Rectangular Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
, Wedding Main Stone Color: White Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Necklace Length: No Chain Main
Category

2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Saturn Mini Charm Pendant in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Saturn Charm Pendant 14K Solid Gold Mini Charms For Necklace Size: 10x8.5 mm Approx
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2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Harakh 5/8 Carat Colorless Diamond Mandala Station Necklace in 18KT Yellow Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
in 18 KT yellow gold and studded with 28 brilliant cut and 7 rose cut round diamonds. The total
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2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 0.48ctw Diamond Teardrop Station Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
consideration is a brand-new diamond teardrop station necklace in 14K rose gold. She'll appreciate the anytime
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

14K Gold Graduated Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. This diamond necklace is a graduated station necklace. It features thirty one diamonds with the middle
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New 0.20ctw Cluster and Bezel Set Diamond Station Drop Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Diamond Station Drop Necklace 14K Rose Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.20ctw Necklace Length: Approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Buccellati Gold Three Strand Diamond Station Necklace
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold necklace set with approximately 2.54ctw of rose cut diamonds. The shortest strand of
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20th Century Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Valente Wood Sapphire Diamond Tourmaline Gold Long Station Necklace
By Valente
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k rose gold and wood station necklace by Valente, elaborated with pink sapphires, green and pink
Category

20th Century Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

New Gabriel Co. Milgrain Diamond Bead Station Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
Bead Station Necklace 14K White Gold 14K Rose Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.79ctw Clarity: SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

New 0.46ctw Diamond Teardrop Pendant Station Necklace in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
Gorgeous Teardrop Necklace with Diamonds in 14K, New Diamond Necklace 14K Rose Gold Diamond Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

De Grisogono Allegra Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Long Necklace
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lambertville, NJ
De Grisogono 18k gold Allegra long necklace, set with 4.50ctw FG/VVS diamonds. Comes with COA. New
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Labradorite and Diamond Tapered Baguette Bow Station Necklace
Located in Paramus, NJ
labradorite and diamond tapered baguette bow station necklace set in 18k yellow gold. Each piece
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2010s Indian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bavna 0.25 Cts. White Floating Diamond Station Necklace in 18KT Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of Floating Diamond Necklace, a captivating piece of jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bavna 1.04 Cts. White Floating Diamond Station Necklace in 18KT Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of Floating Diamond Necklace, a captivating piece of jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Chain Necklace 2.52 Carat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond chain necklace, set with round rose-cut diamonds weighing 2.85 total carats stationed
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bavna 0.18 Cts. White Floating Diamond Hanging Station Necklace in 18KT Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of Floating Diamond Necklace, a captivating piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold

Bavna 0.10 Cts. White Floating Diamond Hanging Station Necklace in 18KT Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of Floating Diamond Necklace, a captivating piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold

Le Vian 1.51ctw Morganite and 0.54ctw Diamond Station Necklace in 14K
By Le Vian
Located in Vienna, VA
Diamond Station Necklace 14K Rose Gold 14K White Gold Morganite Carat Weight: Approx. 1.51ctw Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, White Gold, 14k Gold

14k Rose Gold Unique Ruby and 0.64 ct Diamond Drop Lariat Necklace, 17.5"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Faceted Asymmetrical Rubies accented with Diamond Bezels Set in 14k Rose Gold Gross Weight
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire Station Necklace 20" in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace in Blue, a testament to Orena Jewelry's
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire Station Necklace 14" in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace in Blue, a testament to Orena Jewelry's
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2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire Station Necklace 18" in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace in Blue, a testament to Orena Jewelry's
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire Station Necklace 16" in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Necklace in Blue, a testament to Orena Jewelry's
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bavna 0.20 Cts. White Floating Diamond 10 pts Drop Station Necklace in 18KT Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of Floating Diamond Necklace, a captivating piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18KW Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ball with Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Central, HK
inches. Made in 18K rose and white gold. Pearl size: 10.53mm Diamond Ball : 45 pieces brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

64Facets Emerald Cabochon Bead and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
softly glimmers, pairing 44 carats of emerald cabochon beads with 3.75 carats of rose cut diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 K Rose Gold Vintage inspired Y- Necklace SUNEERA
By Suneera Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14Karat Rose gold and Y-necklace with pave diamonds. This diamond y-necklace has a length of 16
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Si...

64Facets Sapphire Cabochon Bead and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
softly glimmers, pairing 44 carats of sapphire cabochon beads with 3.75 carats of rose cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

64Facets Ruby Cabochon Bead and Rose Cut Diamond Long Necklace in 18K White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
softly glimmers, pairing 44 carats of sapphire cabochon beads with 3.75 carats of rose cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K Gold Natural Diamond Baguette Butterfly Necklace
Located in Jersey City, NJ
. Stationed on adjustable 16, 17 & 18" cable chain. Product available in yellow ,white & rose gold. Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
with diamond stations set into the chain using 18 karat rose gold. The chain is 24 inches in length
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Burdeen s Elegant Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant On A Pink Sapphire Station Chain
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
This beautiful Burdeen's Jewelry Custom 18K Rose & White Gold Pink Sapphire Heart with Halo Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
This captivating diamond and natural fancy yellow diamond 18k two-tone necklace features 103-round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Ari Orange Sapphire Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 0.10TCW Diamonds
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Ari Orange Sapphire and Diamond Petite Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold. Made-to-order
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ari Tanzanite Petite Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold 0.10 Carat Diamonds in Stock
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
This listing is for Ari Tanzanite Petite Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold with 0.10TCW Diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold

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Rose Gold Diamond Station Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rose gold diamond station necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect rose gold diamond station necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rose gold diamond station necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Suzy Levian, PANIM and Oshi Jewels are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rose gold diamond station necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rose Gold Diamond Station Necklace?

Prices for a rose gold diamond station necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $399 and can go as high as $25,160, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,258.

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.