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Double Sided Georgian Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A two sided Georgian gold locket, one side with a pearl border and hoop with a blue enamel plaque
Category

Antique 1830s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Turquoi...

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Ruby Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pearls jewellery always suit any occasion. This necklace is made of 18K white gold, pinkish 7-7.5mm
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Pearl and 3.49 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian natural pearl and 3.49 carat sapphire and 18 carat yellow gold, 18 carat white
Category

Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cubist Heart Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Diamonds in Yellow Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Subtly elegant, Ri Noor’s Cubist Heart Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Diamonds adds a refined
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Stenzhorn 18 Karat Gold, Light Blue Sapphire Open Worked Puffed Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a Princess in mind, this 18 karat white gold Diamond heart pendant shows meticulous
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cubist Heart Necklace with Mother of Pearl, Ruby, and Diamonds in Yellow Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Subtly elegant, Ri Noor’sCubist Heart Necklace with Mother of Pearl, Ruby, and Diamonds adds a
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Judith Ripka Pearl Diamond Turquoise Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Station Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
light green, respectively Alternating with 9.5 to 12.5 mm baroque South Sea pearls White in body color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapponia Vintage 1970s Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Lapponia
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Finnish pearl and 14 karat yellow, 14 karat white gold necklace by
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

【Conchéa】Ultra-Rare Convertible Conch Pearl Diamond High Jewelry Set — 18.89ct
Located in New York, NY
heart rests a 1-carat deep pink conch pearl, echoed by a mirrored motif in diamonds and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】Sovereign Glow — PSL Queen-Certified South Sea Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this luminous pendant lies a 14.2mm White South Sea pearl, certified by the Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
. The heart of the pendant hangs in an 18 carat white gold bale, attached to the floral design. All the
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Sakura Bloom Convertible Diamond Dust Aurora South Sea Pearl Necklace Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, 18k White Gold, Natural Diamond, and Sapphire Dimensions Approx. 4 x 4.5cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond 18 Karat Gold Star Pendant Necklace Enhancer One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier's Magic Diamond Star pendant is made in 18 karat white gold with 1.5 carats of white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Larter Sons Tennis Racket Brooch with Pearl
By Larter Sons
Located in New York, NY
charm. Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold. At the heart of the brooch, a dainty 3.5mm pearl serves as
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl 0.68 TCW Diamond White Gold Love Birds Heart Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 12.4 Grams Stone: Pearl (4-6 mm) & Approx 0.68 TCW (0.015-0.03 ct) Diamonds Measurements
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neo Classic French Carved Agate Cameo 18k Yellow Gold Silver Locket Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, their sparkle enhanced by the gentle luster of a halo of seed pearls. The true heart of this
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Antique 1860s Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k G...

Victorian Natural Freshwater Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart pavéd throughout by 2.0 mm natural freshwater seed pearls, ranged in color and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14...

Victorian Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed heart-shaped form centering an old European cut diamond Bead set and within
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace with Heart Pendant, Set with Diamonds, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Description of the - 14 carat yellow, white and rose gold - Germany, 20th century - hallmarked with
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Late 20th Century German Jugendstil Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

French Antique Gold Mistletoe Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
diamonds and half round white pearls. The locket opens sideways and on the inside a mirror on one side and
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Blue and White Enamel Pearl Diamond Heart Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A bright antique 18k gold blue and white enamel heart pin/pendant set with rosecut diamonds and
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Kabana 14K Yellow Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond and Mother of Pearl Heart Pendant
By Kabana
Located in Southampton, PA
finished with a rainbow mother of pearl inlay paired with white diamonds as accents. This pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

de Grisogono Diamond Pave and Pearl White Gold Earrings and Pendant Set
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
includes a gorgeous pendant with three layers of hearts, embellished in dazzling white diamonds, classy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Pearl Heart Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace 1980s Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pearls, a heart shape faceted emerald set in 18k yellow gold and accented with round brilliant and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Krypell Emerald Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
heart pendant insert with a gold chain or pearl necklace and the bar pin can be worn on its own
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
An heart shaped brooch/pendant combination, mounted in 18Kt white Gold with eleven brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Heart Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Feasterville, PA
A lovely Chopard’s Happy Diamond necklace featuring an 18k rose gold heart pendant accented by a
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Pearl Necklace Medal French Vintage Silver White Diamond Black Pearls
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Vintage Up cycled Silver Spiritual Medal Pendant with White Diamond Set in Gold Prong on a Black
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver

Victorian Pearl Flower Pendant Demantoid Garnets Diamond 14K Gold Spaulding Co.
By Spaulding And Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Pearl Flower Pendant Demantoid Garnets Diamond 14K Gold Spaulding Co. This elegant
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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Double Diamond Encrusted 14k WG Closure
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
Introducing our exquisite white freshwater pearl necklace, a perfect blend of elegance and
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

【Conchéa】Convertible Sweetheart Conch Pearl Ring Pendant — 3.56ct
Located in New York, NY
of sparkling natural diamonds and set in luminous 18K white gold, the design radiates both delicacy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Diamond Dust Leaf Convertible Tahitian Pearl Brooch Necklace with 18K Collar
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Processed in Japan Material Tahitian Pearl, 18k White Gold, and Diamond Dimensions - Pearl Shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

John Hardy Cinta Dragon Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Sapphires Quartz And Diamonds
By John Hardy
Located in Miami, FL
this pendant is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones
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2010s Balinese Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 1...

Gold and Diamond Pendant/Brooch signed, numbered, circa 1960
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Cincinnati, OH
pearls as a pendant, or on its own as a brooch. Numbered: NY82394, marked with an indistinct diamond
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French Brooches

Gaston Laffitte Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Opal Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold pendant/brooch with 3 heart shape white opals accented by a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

【Petite Signature】Red Orbit — Ruby Mother-of-Pearl Medallion Necklace
Located in New York, NY
— creating a floating dual-layer effect. The pendant is suspended from a pavé diamond bail (18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Enameled Hairs-Comb in 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

French 1900s Belle époque Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant and chain in 18 carat white gold, eagle head hallmark. In the form of a heart, the
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Pearl White Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming pendant necklace in 14Kt white gold composed by heart shaped lapis lazuli and surrounded
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris Belle Époque Gold Platinum Diamond Enamel Pearl Heart Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Cartier Gold and Platinum Heart Pendant in the Belle Epoque style, measuring 1 X 1 inch
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mikimoto Eighteen Karat Pearl and Diamond Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Mikimoto 18K white gold diamond pearl pendant necklace Diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 carat
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2010s Japanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Krementz Late Victorian Diamond Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed heart centering seven old European cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.15
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
a sparkling diamond heart-style motif. Easy to wear with any type of outfit, this daily-use pendant
Category

2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Diamond and Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace Enhancer with 14 Karat Gold Box Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
the heart is covered with genuine round pearls. The white diamonds and white pearls are set in the 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Charm Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Diamonds: 0.064ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 0.57g Total Weight: 5.86g Stamped: 750 Pendant Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: 18K White Gold Black Diamond Peach Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: 18K White Gold Black Diamond Peach Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl 18K White Gold Ghost Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl set in 18K White Gold, evoking the spirit of a friendly ghost. This adorable piece, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom: Black Diamond Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baroque Pearl: 17.54ct Approximately 2 Brilliant Round Cut Black Diamonds: 0.05ct 18K White Gold Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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White Gold Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact white gold pearl diamond heart pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 13 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect white gold pearl diamond heart pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A white gold pearl diamond heart pendant from Ella Gafter, J DAUPHIN and E. Wolfe Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our white gold pearl diamond heart pendant for sale are for women, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant?

The price for a white gold pearl diamond heart pendant starts at $800 and tops out at $28,800 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,850.

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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This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems

If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.

A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

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

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

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

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