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Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Akoya Pearl Old Euro Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Akoya Pearl Old Euro Diamond Clasp Necklace. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Mughal style jeweled necklace. Beautiful and colorful piece, most probably created in
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Marina J Woven Long Pearl Necklace with Hand made Graduated Tassle with Enamel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven into a rope-style lariat necklace with pearls and lapis-lazuli beads, this one-of-a-kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold,...

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary 14kgold Diamond Ebony Eye Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver tumbler beads - 37" length total - gold fill chain - sapphire diamond silver double sided large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Lapis Topaz Rosary Moroccan Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver tumbler beads - 37" length total - gold fill chain - sapphire diamond silver double sided large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Tanzanite Opal Diamond Gold Ebony Butterfly Rosary Neck
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- diamond opal tumbler bead - diamond topaz tumbler bead - double sided diamond sapphire clasp that opens
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Tigers Eye Gold Diamond Rosary Ebony Gold Clover Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- 9mm smooth roundelle tiger's eye AAA+ beads - gold fill chain - gold polki diamond tumbler beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold P...

Clarissa Bronfman Brown Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary 14k Gold Ebony Clover Charm
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver tumbler beads - 37" length total - gold fill chain - sapphire diamond silver double sided large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Clarissa Bronfman F*Ck It Ebony 14k Gold Pendant Quartz Ruby Rosary Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Rosary necklace consists of: - 14k gold - 14k gold diamond sapphire double sided large bottom clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Ster...

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary Ruby Amethyst Cross Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
: - brown quartz beads - opal diamond sterling silver tumbler bead, topaz diamond silver tumbler beads - 37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

South Sea Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Enjoy this previously loved 18 karat yellow gold beaded necklace featuring a 14.83 carat millimeter
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire

Clarissa Bronfman Black Agate Opal Diamond Rosary Polki Emerald Flower Heart
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
roundelle beads AAA+ - diamond silver opal tumbler beads Flower pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Rosary Pearl Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
round faceted rubies, sapphires, turquoise cabochons and one brilliant-cut diamond. - Diameter of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, ...

Clarissa Bronfman Lapis Diamond Rosary Yellow Topaz 14k Gold Sun Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Rosary necklace consists of: - 14k solid gold - diamonds - rose cut diamonds - 37" inch length total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Carmen Tiger s Eye Rosary Capri Pendant Amatrine Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
•HARDNESS-7: 12mm gold silver diamond loop Carmen Rosary Necklace consists of: -42" to 45" length, - honey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tiger s Eye, 14k G...

Clarissa Bronfman Mother of Pearl Ebony, Gold Pendant Pearl Tiger s Eye Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
water pearl and diamond star tumbler beads Signature Pendant consists of: - 1.75" length width - 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Colossal Coral Bead Sapphire Rondelles and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
20 inch chain with five colossal coral beads, six sapphire rondelles for 112 carats and over 3
Materials

Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Boucheron Sapphire Bead Diamond Gold Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
Multiple twists of beaded sapphires make a lively drop between the clasp and pendant forged from
Category

Late 20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Clarissa Bronfman Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Ankh Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanyte beaded necklace 37" long. Diamond, silver, and sapphire tumbler beads (2). Diamond and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Coral, Pearls, 9kt Rose Gold and Silver Bacelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
seven rows of pearls and a clasp studded with diamonds,emeralds,sapphires,rubies and a coral flower
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Double Stand Graduating Sapphire Bead Necklace with Platinum Diamond Side Clasp
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond clasp weighing 1.20 carats Graduating double strand natural sapphire bead necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Double Stand Graduating Sapphire Bead Necklace with Platinum Diamond Side Clasp
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond clasp weighing 1.20 carats Graduating double strand natural sapphire bead necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond and Sapphire Bead Jewelry Suite
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond and sapphire jewellery suite. The suite comprises of earrings
Category

2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Lapis, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver Multi Charm Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
35" long lapis beaded necklace. Sapphire, diamond, and silver tumbler bead. Large silver and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Fine Cut Tanzanite, Sapphire, Diamond Firefly Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
37" tanzanite beaded necklace. Diamond and sapphire tumblers. Diamond and silver hook double sided
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tazanite Diamond Sapphire Ruby Wood Feather Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Necklace consists of: - 37" length total - large gold double sided diamond clasp on bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold P...

496.50 Ct Beaded Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, 18kt White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
18kt white gold structure at the top adorned with diamonds and blue sapphires and beaded blue sapphire
Category

1990s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
gemstones and diamond-set links and a integral locking clasp. Each gem-set link is bead set with round
Category

20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Tiger Eye, Diamond, 14 Karat Gold, Sapphire Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
37" tiger eye beaded necklace. Silver, gold diamond ohm tumbler bead. Diamond, silver, gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Tsavorite Garnet, Sapphire and Diamond Parrot Necklace
Located in London, England
perched on a white gold swing roost and is grain set with round blue, pink and yellow sapphires, tsavorite
Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k G...

Kent Raible 18K Gold Sapphire Pendant Necklace with Diamond and Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's Golden Yellow Sapphire and Diamond necklace enhancer with fine granulation detail
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Piero Milano Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Southampton, PA
. The necklace is made of 18K white gold and features an elaborate pendant set with ~1.04ct of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Cotton Candy Quartz Beaded Bracelet Collection Lot Of 4
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, with 8mm roundelle AAA+ smooth beads, multi flower tanzanite, peridot, sapphire stone charm 3) Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, G...

Kutchinsky Double Strand Aquamarine Bead Necklace with Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
Divine prestige multi gemstone necklace with mystical icy blue green aquamarine beads threaded
Category

1990s British Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

50 Carat Natural Sapphire Bead Single Strand Necklace with Diamond in 14 KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 50 Carat Natural Sapphire Bead Single Strand Necklace with Diamond in 14 KW Gold All
Category

2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Multi Gem Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald and White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds. The necklace is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum 0.20ct Diamond and Sapphire Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
rice bead chain with a spring ring clasp, holding a diamond and sapphire pendant. The 2.49 ct oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Giovane Italy Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Lariat Necklace
By Giovane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with rich sapphire beads, while the other features vibrant emerald beads, reminiscent of delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, and Black Onyx Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, and Black Onyx Choker Necklace Description: A striking design blending
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Topaz Diamond Tassel Necklace
By Hamilton
Located in Princeton, NJ
From Hamilton's Gemstone Collection, tassle necklace set in 18k white gold featuring sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Black Onyx Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Bead Necklace in White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco inspired onyx bead necklace is the perfect gift for yourself or someone with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

468.25 Carat Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, and 18 Karat WG Diamond Roundel Necklace
Located in Southport, CT
This choker necklace emanates light with glowing Chalcedony set off by Blue Sapphire and 18 Karat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, 1.65 ct Sapphire
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful sapphire and diamond pendant is so contemporary with its stylish bezel set gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Estate Sapphire Pendant Enhancer 18K Gold 2 Carats of Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful sapphire and diamond enhancer pendant adds an elegance to anything you put it on
Category

Mid-20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Enhancer Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A versatile, vintage sapphire and diamond pendant necklace centered by a vivid blue sugarloaf
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted Pearl Necklace with Amethyst Pendant, Diamonds and Colored Sapphires
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, colored sapphires and little diamonds. The origin of this particular pendant necklace goes back to the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

6.00ct Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Cleopatra Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This designer vintage necklace is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This stunning piece displays an
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AJD Elegant Blue Sapphire and Goldy Choker Necklace Great Gift!!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Striking 16.5-Inch Blue Sapphire Rondelle and Gold-Filled Choker Necklace – A Must-Have Statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Mixed Metal, Vermeil

CATHY WATERMAN Diamond Sapphire Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum & 22k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Bead Pendant Necklace by Cathy Waterman. Bead
Category

1990s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Platinum

Natural Conch Pearl GIA Fancy Yellow Diamond and Sapphire Long Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
yellow diamonds, rose-cut yellow sapphire beads and 24 natural pink conch pearls. Gemstones: 1,592
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
center of each stone link is a bead set single cut diamonds measuring 1.50 x 1.50 x 0.90 mm, 7 diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.70 Carat White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
18K Yellow Gold. The Owl Pendant has 0.20 Carats of White Diamonds. The Owl Pendant has a 0.50 Carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...

1.38 Carat Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Fly" Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Sapphire. The Necklace has 55.00 Carats of Pearls. Necklace length is 41cm. We're a workshop so every piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...

0.70 Carat White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Owl Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Colored Sapphire. The Necklace has 55.00 Carats of Pearls. Necklace length is 41cm. We're a workshop so
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...

1910s Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.30 carat blue sapphire and 0.52 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold necklace
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Owl" Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Colored Sapphire. The Necklace has 55.00 Carats of Pearls. Necklace length is 42cm. We're a workshop so
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...

Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
carats and is accented by 22 bead-set diamonds with a total weight of .50 carats. The platinum chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Sapphire Beads And Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sapphire beads and diamond necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 50 vintage or 53 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire beads and diamond necklace 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. Creating a sapphire beads and diamond necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Coomi, FANCS V by Simona Elia and Gemjunky/M D Designs are consistently popular. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a sapphire beads and diamond necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Sapphire Beads And Diamond Necklace?

Prices for a sapphire beads and diamond necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $448 and can go as high as $360,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,396.

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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