10K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K white gold, and adorned with a 1/10 carat round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/10 carat round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Accented Leaf and Branch Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 10K Yellow Gold Leaf and Branch Stud Earrings, a captivating masterpiece that effortlessly blends nature's elegance with timeless sophistication. Crafted wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the solitaire diamond necklace. This understated yet dazzling diamond-forward piece the perfect way to highlight every bi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K Rose Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1/10 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Add a shimmering touch to your wardrobe with these elegant and extravagant diamond earrings. Fashioned in the round shape, the earrings are crafted of your choice of sterling silver ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
10K White Gold Blue Sapphire and 1/10 Carat Diamond Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of these exquisite 10K White Gold Huggy Hoop Earrings. Crafted with precision, these earrings feature a pear-shaped blue sapphire, radiating its mes...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 1/10 Carat Diamonds Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This sweet heart-shaped pendant necklace will set her heart all aflutter, cast in 18k yellow gold with blue enamel. A cluster of round, prong-set diamonds gathers in the shape of a h...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
10k White Gold Oval Sapphire Gemstone and 1/10 Carat Diamond "x" Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of our exquisite bracelet, perfect for the elegant and sophisticated woman. A natural heat-treated blue sapphire, with a stunning oval shape and mea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Pear Blue Sapphire and 1/10 Carat Diamond Huggy Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of these 10K Yellow Gold Pear Blue Sapphire and Diamond Drop and Dangle Huggy Hoop Earrings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these earr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold Oval Ruby and 1/10 Carat Diamond Bar Prong Set Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Behold the ultimate symbol of love and beauty in this exquisite oval Ruby and Diamond Bar Prong Set Bracelet. Dazzling with 11 natural heat-treated red rubies, each delicately crafte...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $1,995 / item
10K Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Cut 1 1/10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
On top of a 10k yellow gold ring, sits a unique and eye catching 1 1/20ct round and baguette cut diamond cluster. The geometrical diamond design is held in place by two semi braded r...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold over Silver 1/10 Carat Diamond Heart Link Adjustable Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Stay on trend with this alluring chain bracelet. It is crafted of sterling silver and features interlocking heart and infinity accents that are adorned with sparkling round cut diamo...
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Go...
10 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Graduated Claw Set Tennis Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
It is also available in other diamond carat sizes and lengths. 10 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold, 3 Prong Setting
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Opal and 2 Carat Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 13.3 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Opal G...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$47,200Sale Price|41% Off
10 Carat Triple Halo Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold the breathtaking elegance of these extraordinary 10 carat round brilliant cut diamond studs adorned with a captivating triple halo.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 20th Century Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Composed of 119 Round-Brilliant cut Diamonds and 18 Tapered-cut natural Emeralds. Approximately 10 carats Diamonds and 0.50 carat Emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
10 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Each Emerald is surrounded by diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 10 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Diamond Huggie Hoop Single Earring 18K White Gold Mined Diamonds
Located in Dearborn, MI
We Do Not Have a Match. 100% Natural Diamonds .10 Carat Diamond Weight 18K White Gold Simple Yet Elegant Perfect Gift Excellent Condition ***800***322***8700 Customer Care ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peridot Diamond Halo LeverBack Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold, with a 14k Post Gram Weight: 12.9 Grams Peridot Dimensions: 10.02mm x 10.14mm x 6.92mm Total Peridot Weight: ~10 carats Diamond...
Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 10.00 Carat Round Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Title: Van Cleef & Arpels 10.00 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 10...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Single Stud Earring Mined .10ct G SI1 14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong
Located in Dearborn, MI
We Do Not Have a Match. 4 Prong Setting Pushback 100% Natural Diamond .10 Carat Diamond Weight 14K Yellow Gold Simple Yet Elegant Perfect Gift Excellent Condition ***313**...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Single Stud Earring Mined .10ct G VS 14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong
Located in Dearborn, MI
We Do Not Have a Match. 4 Prong Setting Pushback 100% Natural Diamond .10 Carat Diamond Weight 14K Yellow Gold Simple Yet Elegant Perfect Gift Excellent Condition ***313**...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Dangle Cross Single Earring Mined .10ct Leverback 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
We Do Not Have a Match. 100% Natural Diamond .10 Carat Diamond Weight 14K White Gold Simple Yet Elegant Perfect Gift Excellent Condition ***313***846***3700 Customer Care Y...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Single Stud Earring Mined .10ct G SI1 14K Yellow Gold 4 Prong
Located in Dearborn, MI
We Do Not Have a Match. 4 Prong Setting Screw Post Pushback 100% Natural Diamond .10 Carat Diamond Weight 14K Yellow Gold Simple Yet Elegant Perfect Gift Excellent Conditio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold 6.2 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
It features a beautifully perfect 5 carat, pear cut blue topaz surrounded by a halo of 12 round cut .10 carat diamonds.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Ring Size: and 8.25 (resizing available for a fee) Gemstone Specifications: C...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 carat Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An amazing diamond full of sparkle and brilliance! A rare and most sought after rectangular shape! GIA certified Fancy Yellow 10.17 carat SI2 center diamond. 1.55 carats of white...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Garnet Diamond Ring January East to West 14K Gold Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Garnet Garnet Weight: .85 carats Diamond Weight: .10 carats Diamond Clarity: VS-1 to VS-2 Diamond Color: G-H Ring Size: 6.5
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Cameo with Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Victorian Cameo surrounded with 14K yellow gold filigree is accented with a .10 carat diamond pendant delicately hanging on necklace within the cameo.
10 Carat Emerald & 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold, 16.8 GM
Located in New York, NY
Each Emerald is surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds .Total weight of Emerald is approximately 10 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K WG Collar Necklace 10ct Round H VS1 Diamond 333.3ct Citrine 166.6ct Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a dazzling array of gemstones, it boasts a 10 carat diamond with H color and VS1 clarity, complemented by 333.3 carats of citrine and 166.66 carats of amethysts, all in exq...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.30 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Classic Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone colors: Pink Gemstone shapes: Cushion One prong-set Cushion-cut Genuine Morganite measures 6 mm wide x 8 mm long Gemstone weight: 1 3/10 carats Total gemstone weight: 1 3/10...
Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vivid Diamonds Antique Cushion Cut Earrings 10 Carat Total
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
These striking diamond dangle earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature a beautifully matched pair of GIA-certified cushion brilliant diamonds totaling 10.16 carats. The cus...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 10ct Cushion Fancy Yellow VS2 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
These factors, combined with GIA certification and natural origin, make this a compelling choice whether you are shopping for diamond carat size, diamond clarity, or a rare 10 carat ...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,504Sale Price|20% Off
11ct Diamond & Pink Kunzite Cushion Cut Ring 14 Karat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Weight is approximately 10 carats. Diamonds sizes are 2.30 mm with a total weight of 1.15 carat.
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Bezel Single Stud Earring 14K Mined Old Euro 1920 NOS Screwback
Located in Dearborn, MI
Extremely Rare Pieces Referred to as "New Old Stock" or "NOS" Had Never Been Set Before White Gold Bezel Setting Makes the Diamond Appear Larger Pushback 100% Natural Diamond ....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE rock! 10.01 carat GIA certified Fancy Yellow, VS1 cushion cut center diamond. Set with 1.61 carats of white side diamonds. The center diamond measures 14.64 x 11...
Yellow Diamond
Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The gem has splashes of green, orange, and red colors. One .10 carat diamond is VS2 clarity and H color. The top of the ring measures 1-5/8" x 1-1/16", the size is 7.25 (can be res...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1820 18K Multi-Stone Gold and Silver Italian Giardinetti Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare and wonderful Georgian giardinetti or "garden" ring, Italian for "little garden" is artfully set in silver and 18K gold with .10 carats diamonds, .03 carets emeralds, .03 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique French Art Deco 10.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone i...
Diamond, Platinum
10 Carat Each Round Diamond Stud Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE pair of diamond stud earrings! Highly sought after size and quality - these EGL USA certified diamond studs are full of brilliance and sparkle. Ideal cut, G color I...
Diamond, Platinum
10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring This ring features a beautiful Cushion cut "Intense Red" Ruby weighing 10.47 carats. The ruby is surrounded by 3.22 carats of white round...
Diamond, Ruby
Art Deco Platinum Tennis Bracelet with 30 Сt Sapphires 10 Сt Diamonds
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet, Platinum, 1920s An exceptional and magnificent Art Deco bracelet, masterfully crafted in platinum and set with approximately 30 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unique Elongated 10 Carat Green Emerald Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous and Unique Green Emerald Ring!! 10.45 carat green emerald cut in a stunning elongated rectangular shape. 1.06 carats of round and special cut side diamonds all set in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
10 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A STUNNING ring! Certified, 10.02 carat Ceylon Vivid Blue oval sapphire. Set in a custom platinum mounting with 1.10 carats of colorless white side diamonds. A size 6, this rin...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Topaz Diamond Ring 14K Gold Emerald Cut Topaz Modern Ring, East to West
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Material: 14K Gold Blue Topaz Weight: .55 carats Diamond Weight: .10 carats Diamond Clarity: VS-2 Diamond Color: G-H Quality-Excellent
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Garnet Diamond 14 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with .10 carats garnet and .04 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
South Sea Diamond Drop Earrings 0.57 Carat 18K White Gold 10-11 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Fashionable drop earrings featuring two South Sea pearls, 10-11 mm and round brilliants weighing 0.57 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Available in yellow gold & rose gold
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
10.00 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing an exquisite 10-carat round brilliant cut diamond tennis bracelet, elegantly crafted in lustrous 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.29 Carats 10-11 MM 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 10-11 mm flanked with round brilliants weighing 0.29 carats. Luster: AAA Excellent Pearl Quality: AAA
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Day & Night Diamond Cluster Earrings 10 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold 15-16 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1990s, this cluster heart motif earrings featuring 144 high quality round brilliants weighing approximately 10 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 15-16 MM, in 18 karat y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K White Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K White Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic 4 Prong Setting 100% Nat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace .10ct Mined Round Brilliant 14K Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Mined Natural .10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Classic 4 Prong Setting 100% Na...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 10ct Cushion Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With a clean VVS2 clarity and Excellent polish and symmetry, the stone reads bright and lively in hand, offering the kind of exceptional brilliance that makes a classic choice for an...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings 0.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 10-11 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold hoop earrings featuring 52 round brilliants weighing 0.50 Carats with two Freshwater pearls measuring 10-11 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls earrings can be chang...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Mariner Link South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.57 Carats 9-10 MM 14KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold marina motif drop earrings featuring 76 round brilliance weighing 0.57 carats and two South Sea pearls measuring 9–10 mm. Also available in yellow gold
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Tahitian Pearl Hoop Earrings 0.52 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10-11 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold hoop earrings featuring 52 round brilliants weighing 0.52 Carats with two South Sea Pearls measuring 10-11 MM. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls earrings can be chang...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings 1.07 Carats 10-11 MM 18K
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18KWhite gold dangle earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls and two Tahitian Pearls measuring 10-11 mm with 114 diamonds weighing 1.07 carats.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Chain Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings 0.65 Carats 14KT Yellow Gold 9-10 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold chain drop earrings with 14 round brilliants weighing 0.65 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 9-10 MM. Color G Clarity SI
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.30 Carats 10-11 MM 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Size 10-11mm Nature South Sea Cultured Pearl Pearl Quality AAA Luster AAA, Excellent Nacre Very Thick Jewelry Style Earrings Earring Style Fishhook Metal Purity 14K Metal Type ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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