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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

10 Carat Heart Shape Amethyst 1 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 10 Carat Heart Shape Amethyst & 1 Ct Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Kt/14 Kt White
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Turquoise/Pearl and White Diamond 1.40 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
White Pearl Natural White Diamonds 18K Rose Gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Amethyst Diamond Pearl Platinum Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian amethyst diamond pearl platinum and gold pendant necklace circa 1910. Clear and concise
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Happy Diamond Heart Enhancer Pendant Floating Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Heart-shaped, 18 karat yellow gold, diamond pave enhancer pendant features 5 bezel set round
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This playful pendant by Yoko London features a lustrous South Sea pearl beneath a diamond heart
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Go...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Opal Onyx Turquoise Yellow Gold Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.33 Carats of White Modern Round Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater...

Darling Phantom: Extra Large Black Diamond Pink 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Molina Italy Diamond Pave Open Heart 18 Karat Gold Enhancer Pendant and Chain
By Molina
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully proportioned, 18 karat yellow gold open heart enhancer pendant with opening bale
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Opal and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.63Ct opal and seed pearl, 9k yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Color Cushion Stones Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
scintillating white diamonds which weighs 0.96 ct, their radiance enhancing the pendant's overall beauty
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20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k...

19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. A charming antique jewel, it features a chiseled
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14KGold Moonstone Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
grace. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Size: 51
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Pearl Heart Pendant in Silver and Black Enamel, Necklace Chain Choker in 10 K Gold
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Enamel, 10k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique 18 Karat Green and White Enamel Pearl Diamond Heart Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A bright antique 18k gold green and white enamel heart pin/pendant set with rosecut diamonds and
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Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Aaron Basha 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave and Mother of Pearl Heart Charm
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
Outlined by the passionate red and set against the gleaming backdrop of 18K white gold and mother
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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DAUPHIN, featuring a white diamond and white pearls set in black enamel over 14k gold-plated brass. The
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver...

1900s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - Pendant in 18 carat amati yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful antique brooch, it
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Brooch Pendant in 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
natural pearl drop at the nadir of the heart shape, completing the design. The pendant suspends from an
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Medal Virgin Mary Necklace Bead Silver Pendant Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Medal in Silver with a White Diamond set in a Gold Prong with a silver sweatwater pearl
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver

White Diamond Chunky Chain Necklace Medal Coin Pendant Virgin Mary J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two White Diamond Set in Gold Prongs on a Bronze Medal Coin Pendant and a Silver Virgin Mary
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2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...

Wonderful 8 Charms Eiffel Tower Champagne Bucket Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
end retailers. They measure 1.25" x 1" x .50" 14K gold Heart .05 carat diamond
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Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Portrait of Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia Electress Palatine, Fine Gilded Frame
Located in London, GB
and gold pendant from a string of pearls, and large ruby and gold egrets in her coif, which were often
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Princess Elizabeth, later Queen of Bohemia, dated 1606, Oil on panel
By Robert Peake the Elder
Located in London, GB
floral sprigs and she is wearing a fortune of heavily encrusted (black) diamond, ruby, gold, and pearl
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Cartier Victorian Pearl, Enamel Pavé Diamond Heart Pendant 18K Gold/Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique signed designer Cartier Paris Victorian rose cut diamond, pearl, and green enamel heart
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Large Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
A large and dramatic pavé set diamond pendant on an 18ct white gold chain; the brilliant cut
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1990s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
the heart shape and a pear-shaped cultured pearl suspending from the bottom of the pendant. The
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

Kian Design South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace 22 Carat and 18 Carat White Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Perla & amp; Diamante Neckpiece This unique off-set heart shaped pendant in 22 carat yellow gold
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2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian White Gold Diamond and Pearl Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian figural "heart" pendant. 14K white gold, set with alternating faceted diamonds
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Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Judith Ripka Chain Necklace with Diamond and Gold Heart Enhancer
By Judith Ripka
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Gold Chain Necklace with Diamonds and Pearl and Heart Pendant Gorgeous chain has
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Aquamarine, Pearl and Diamond Bead Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pearl and aquamarine pendant necklace, designed as a graduating line of heart-shaped aquamarines
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Georgian Diamond Pearl Round Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
heart) within a halo of rose cuts and an outer halo of natural pearls. The front is finished in fine
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Turning Flower Photo Locket Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
Keep a little diamond flower dancing close to your heart, together with a treasure from a beloved
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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Regency Acrostic "Regard" Gemset Witches Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
, an acrostic "regard" above, and pearls all around the heart. There's so much going for this pendant
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Antique 1810s English Regency Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold

1902 King Edward VII Guilloché Enamel Royal Coronation "E" Pendant Brooch Suite
Located in Sale, Cheshire
to the centre royal cypher of King Edward VII. The brooch is round with halo of diamonds and pearls
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Pearl Diamond Gold Heart Enhancer Pendant Long Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18K white gold 4mm pearl necklace adorned with a 2.40ctw H/VS1-SI1 diamond heart enhancer
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Late 20th Century Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Convertible Pearl Diamond Bangle Pendant Enamel Heart
Located in Middleton, WI
Set in a halo of 26 pearls, the face of this bangle features a blue enamel heart with a white
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Romantic Pearl and Diamond Heart Necklace
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in New York, NY
A fine 18K white gold chain with a diamond heart and jewel tone blue and yellow pearl drop pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Silk Cord Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
of a mother of pearl disk, a rose gold heart and a floating diamond 0.05cts G/VS set in white gold
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2010s French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stambolian Frosted Crystal Diamond Gold Heart Enhancer
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold and Diamond enhancer pendant with special cut, frosted Crystal center 1.00ct. G Color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Stambolian Frosted Yellow Quartz Diamond Gold Heart Enhancer
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold and Diamond enhancer pendant with special cut, frosted Yellow Quartz center 1.00ct. G
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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Lucky Charm Onyx Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Casino Chip Pendant Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
playing in your day to day life! This beautifully made 18k white gold inlaid onyx, coral, mother of pearl
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Early 2000s More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

An antique diamond and natural pearl clover pin/pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique diamond and natural pearl clover pin, each heart-shaped leaf set with a colored natural
Pasquale Bruni Mother of Pearl and Diamond Puffed Heart Pendant
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Pikesville, MD
Made in 18 Karat white gold by Italian designer, Pasquale Bruni. This fun ivory mother of pearl and
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Leaping Frog Pendant in Australian Pearl, Diamond and 18-Karat White Gold
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
tsavorites create brilliant, winking green eyes. The pendant has a white gold base and hangs from a diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Charming Pearl Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
This 14kt white gold and heart shaped mobe' pearl pendant is a sweet Valentine gift or anytime
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Starfish Pendant XXL-Sized Freshwater Pearl and Diamonds on 18 Karat Gold Chain
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
This lovely jumbo-sized freshwater pearl pendant and rose gold chain combination are spectacular
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Cocktail Ring with Orchid and Frog
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
Sapphire Frog Pendant or our Large White Australian Pearl and White Diamond Frog Pendant. Or send us a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Heart Shaped 2.32 Carat Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A stunning Victorian period diamond and pearl pendant in 14 karat
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Yellow 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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