Silver Diamond Cross
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1700s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Link Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 24k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond
2010s American Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Silver
2010s Gothic Revival Link Bracelets
Diamond, Rose Gold, Palladium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s Belgian Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 18th Century French George I More Jewelry
Diamond, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Topaz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Asian Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
2010s British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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How Much is a Silver Diamond Cross?
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 rings, vintage 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Real diamonds are not usually put in sterling silver rings because the metal is too soft. As a result, cubic zirconia stones are often used instead of a real diamond. This will be marked with “CZ”.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021No, they usually do not put real diamonds in silver rings. Sterling silver is too soft, and would not be a good metal to hold diamonds. Most people use cubic zirconia stones (CZ) in sterling silver. Find a variety of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
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