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Three Row Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Three Row Diamond Necklace. A necklace featuring 3 rows of 276 round cut diamonds approximately
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Row Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious three-row diamond necklace is a breathtaking piece that exudes opulence and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Natural Mixed Cut Three Row Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
three rows of diamonds, including 4.61 carats of round brilliant diamonds and 10.76 carats of baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.38 Carat Three-Row Chain 21 Fullcut Diamonds Amazing Decorative Italian Style
Located in Viena, Viena
work, design that convinces!, here we have worked a modern three-row diamond necklace in 750 yellow
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Natural Diamond Vine Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This 18k White Gold Three-Row Diamond Necklace showcases an impressive 31.64ctw of natural pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Three Row Riviere Cluster Necklace 17.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold H-VS
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold necklace featuring a three row of diamond rivieres and 6 clusters weighing
Category

2010s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Three Row Split Drop Necklace 9.68 Carats F-G VS2 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 18 karat white gold flexible necklace featuring a three row split drop containing 437
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Three Row Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Roberto Coin diamond necklace is showcased of the Appassionata collection. Considered a work
Category

1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Three Row Panthere Link Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 35.8 Grams 6.9 MM 16"
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold link necklace featuring a panthere motif link weighing 35.8 grams, 16", 6.9 mm.
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Three Row Lariat Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 1.07cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Three Row Gentiane Rice Link Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Gentiane 3 Row Rice Link Necklace by Cartier. With 54 Round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Three Row Wheat Chain Necklace w/ Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Three Row Wheat Chain Necklace w/ Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features eight bezel
Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Three-Row Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in London, GB
Elegant and iridescent, this timeless Akoya pearl three strand necklace combines elegance with a
Category

2010s British Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14k Classic Three Row Panther Necklace with Diamond Stirrups, App. 0.40 tcw
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold necklace. This classic necklace is a three row panther style link, which centers an
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

WCT 1.45 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Three Row Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1.45 Carat round diamond white gold three row heart pendant necklace, a breathtaking symphony of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Three-Row Bar Diamond Necklace '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three rows of round single-cut diamonds micro-prongs set. The bar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Three-Row Bar Diamond Necklace '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three rows of round single-cut diamonds micro-prongs set. The bar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Row Bar Diamond Necklace '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate necklace features three rows of round single-cut diamonds micro-prongs set. The bar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Three-Row Akoya Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Exquisite 1920's necklace featuring three rows of 216 silver grey dyed Akoya pearls, strung to a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

TJD 0.75 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three-Row Vertical Bar Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This triple row vertical bar pendant is expertly crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and features 38
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

GRS Certified 12 Carat Pear Cut VIVID GREEN Colombian Emerald Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
emerald is elegantly set on a luxurious three-row round brilliant cut diamond tennis necklace, embellished
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Three-Row Diamond Necklace
By Niletti
Located in New York, NY
This 3 Row Diamond Necklace lays beautifully on the neck is in 18k white gold necklace; 24.66 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Three Row Honeycomb Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold 3 Row Honeycomb Diamond Necklace with approximately 20 carats of round diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Yellow Gold Mesh Three-Row Necklace with Diamond
By Roberto Coin
Located in Bangkok, TH
As flexible and sinuous as cloth, this Appassionata gold mesh necklace possesses the appearance of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row White and Brown Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
". Wearing this dazzling three-row necklace can therefore betoken your effort finding a balance between these
Category

2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Three-Row Diamond Bracelet/Necklace
Located in London, GB
Art Deco three row diamond bracelet, with alternating sections of baguette cut diamond set
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Magnificent Moonstone & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York City, NY
A magnificent modern three row moonstone and diamond necklace set on 18 karat white gold
Category

American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone

Alexander Beverly Hills 21.65ct Three-Row Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and timeless three row diamonds tennis bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 327 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

60 Carat Diamond Three Row 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning three row diamond necklace fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The choker features 300
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.38 Carat Three-Row Chain 21 Fullcut Diamonds Amazing Decorative Italian Style
Located in Viena, Viena
work, design that convinces!, here we have worked a modern three-row diamond necklace in 750 yellow
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Metro Three-Row Diamond Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
three-row ~..70ct diamond pave. Absolutely divine! Approximate Dimensions: Drop of the Necklace: 8.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier London three row Diamond gold necklace
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER three rows necklace white gold and diamonds about 35 carat, signed, numbered 721,197
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Three-Row Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A pearl and diamond necklace, three graduated rows of cultures pearls, measuring approximately 7
Category

1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Maillon Panthere Three Row Diamond & Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and timeless 18K yellow gold and diamond link neckace from the "Maillon Panthere" collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Three Row Diamond Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
A three row link necklace in 18 karat yellow gold with 48 diamonds weighing 1.20 carats. The
Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Three Row Diamond Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
A three row link necklace in 18 karat gold with 48 brilliant diamonds weighing 1.20 carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Row Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 277 round brilliant cut = 54.10cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Panther Three Row Diamond Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Cartier Style: Panther Length: 16" Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Color Collection Three Row Gemstone Gold Long Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
distinctive and playful elegance. This 3-row long pendant necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmal...

Cartier Penelope Diamond Double C Three Row Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Penelope Double C Diamond Three Row Necklace by Cartier. With 16 round brilliant
Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Diamond Ruby Three Row Yellow Gold Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Appassionata 3 Row Necklace by Roberto Coin. With 19 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Three Row Gentiane Rice Link Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Gentiane 3 Row Rice Link Necklace by Cartier. With 54 Round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Kurt Gutman Three Row Panther Link Diamond Gold Platinum Necklace
By Kurt Gutman
Located in Stamford, CT
Kurt Gutman 3 row solid panther link necklace with hidden box catch and designer center set with a
Category

1990s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Color Three Row Gemstone Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
playful look. The necklace is made of 18K white gold and features an elaborate pendant set with various
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Three-Row Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Roberto Coin Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 19 round brilliant cuts = 0.57 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Carat Cartier Maillon Panthere Three-Row Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier Maillon Panthere diamond necklace in 18k yellow gold. 228 round diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Row Diamond Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Roberto Coin Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.22cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 9.21ct Three Row Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic diamond three-row tennis necklace with motif. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 285
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 9.21ct Three Row Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful and classic diamond three-row tennis necklace with motif. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 241
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18K Gold Happy Diamond Heart Necklace 16.2" Three Row Panther Link Chain
By Chopard
Located in Montclair, NJ
that are perfectly pave set throughout the heart center piece. The 16.2 inch chain is a three row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Color Collection Three-Row Gemstone Gold Long Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
distinctive and playful elegance. This 3-row long pendant necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmal...

Roberto Coin Yellow Gold Appassionata Three-Row Collar Woven Link Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
"Appassionata" three-row collar necklace, designed as a band of woven and textured 18k yellow gold
Category

20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Charriol Diamond Classique Three-Row Choker Stainless Steel and White Gold
By Charriol
Located in Cape May, NJ
Composition: Stainless Steel and 18K White Gold Primary Stone: Diamonds Total length: 15.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

18 Carat Three Strand Diamond Necklace set in Bezels
Located in New York, NY
18 K Three Row Diamond By the Yare Necklace with Large Individual full cut Diamonds . Diamonds are
Category

Italian Chain Necklaces

22 Carats Diamond Link Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold 15.25 inches
Located in La Jolla, CA
Classic Three-Row Rectangular Diamond Link Necklace in 18k White Gold Necklace features 1080 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Three Row Ice Cube Diamonds Gold Necklace, Earrings and Ring Set
By Chopard
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This necklace and earring set is the epitome of Chopard’s luxurious style. The set is excellently
Category

2010s French Contemporary More Jewelry

Diamond Three Row Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Three row diamond necklace. White gold diamond sections, yellow gold spacers. 327 round
Category

Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Row Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made 3 row pearl and diamond choker necklace collar in 18k yellow gold with secure 18k white
Category

Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Three-Row Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pearl necklace shows off three graduating rows of cultures pearls. They have been
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

CHIMENTO Articulate Three Row Diamond Links 1.93 tcw Necklace 18kt White Gold
By Chimento
Located in San Diego, CA
CHIMENTO Articulate Double Collection Diamond Necklace Style: Three-Row Metal: 18kt White Gold
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Three Row Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the three row diamond necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 23 antique edition and 24 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect three row diamond necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing three row diamond necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Roberto Coin and Bulgari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for a three row 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 Three Row Diamond Necklace?

On average, a three row diamond necklace at 1stDibs sells for $12,000, while they’re typically $1,050 on the low end and $202,992 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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