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11 Carat Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An AMAZING ROCK! GIA certified 11.07 carat Round Brilliant cut diamond. Set in a 4 prong custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

11 Carat Round Diamond Bracelet 14K White Gold Stunning & Luxurious
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond bracelet is set in 14K white gold and features round diamonds with a total carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings 2.30 Carats 14 Karat White Gold 11 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat white gold hoop earrings featuring 140 round brilliants weighing 2.30 carats. Color G-H
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Freshwater Pearl Diamond Cluster Leaf Earrings 1.05 Carat 11-12MM 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold floral drop earrings featuring 92 round brilliants weighing 1.05 Carats and two
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carat 18 Karat White Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 32 round brilliants weighing 0.42 carats, two round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
round brilliants weighing 0.61 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Available in White Gold Pearls can be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow 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
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Bezel Tahitian Drop Dangle Earrings 0.34 Carats 11-12 MM 18KT White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring 22 round brilliants weighing 0.34 carats and two
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Deco Diamond Drop Tahitian Earrings 0.72 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 11-12 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Deco inspired drop earrings featuring 84 round brilliants weighing 0.72 carats with two Tahitian
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

11 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds White Gold Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the epitome of elegance with this Natural 11 carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Line
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Pink Freshwater Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.45 Carats 11-12 MM 18KT Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring 28 round brilliants weighing 0.45 carats and two Pink
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 11 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
, guaranteeing unrivaled quality and authenticity. Features: Total weight of 11.15 carats 37 stunning diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carats 18 Karat Yellow 11-12M
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold drop earrings featuring 34 round brilliants weighing 0.61 Carats with two
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Black and White Diamond Tahitian Pearl Bangle 0.14 Carats 18K White Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium bangle bracelet featuring 37 black diamonds weighing 0.14 Carats and one Tahitian
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold,...

Diamond Semi Bezel Pink Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings 0.76 Carats 10-11 MM 14KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 karat rose gold drop earrings featuring 10 round brilliant weighing 0.76 carrots and two pink
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose 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
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Open Bangle Bracelet 11-12 MM 0.06 Carats 18K Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold open bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 mm and one diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Bangle Bracelet 0.12 Carats 11-12 MM 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold bangle bracelet featuring 32 round brilliants weighing 0.12 carats and one grey
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Diamond Drop South Sea Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings 0.91 Carats 11-12 MM 18KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring 52 round brilliants weighing 0.91 carats and two South
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Golden South Sea Diamond Drop Earrings 0.61 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold 11-12MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earrings featuring two Golden South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm and 38 round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.37 Carats 11-12 MM 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM and 42 round
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Petal South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.24 Carats 11-12 MM 14KT White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold floral motif drop earrings featuring 24 round brilliants weighing 0.24 carats
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.37 Carats 11-12 MM 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM and 42 round
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

11 Carat Round Shape Spinel and 4.2 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
11 Carat Round Shape Spinel & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 K Gold This spectacular Pendant
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings 1.07 Carats 10-11 MM 18K
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-11 mm with 114 diamonds weighing 1.07 carats.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond South Sea Pearl Open Bangle 0.13 Carats 11-12 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold open bracelet cuff featuring 37 round brilliants weighing 0.13 Carats and one
Category

2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.20 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold 11-12 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold drop earring featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm and two round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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
Shape 1 Round Stone Count 1 12 Stone Weight 1 0.30 ct. Stone Color 1 G+
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.76 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold 11-12 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold drop earrings featuring 84 round brilliants weighing 0.76 carats and two South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.37 Carats 11-12 MM 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 MM and 42 round
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Open Bangle Bracelet 11-12 MM 0.06 Carats 18K Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold open bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 mm and one diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Open Bangle Bracelet 11-12 MM 0.06 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold open bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 mm and one diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage 11 Carat Total Weight Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 11 Carat Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 14k Gold. Beautiful diamond tennis Bracelet featuring 39
Category

Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 11 Carat Diamond Riviere Necklace in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 11 carat diamond and contemporary platinum riviere necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Bulgari 11 Carat Colombian Round Emerald & Diamond Brooch in Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 11.01 ct. natural Colombian emerald round with good quality, white, and bright diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Round Emerald 11 Carat and White Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 11.11 ct. green emerald round with good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

14K Solid Gold 11 Ct Tennis Round Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Solid Gold 11 cT Tennis Round Diamond Bracelet This diamond tennis bracelet features round cut
Category

20th Century American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Freshwater Pearl Amethyst Drop Earrings 1.60 Carats 18KT Rose Gold 11-12 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring 2 Pink Freshwater Pearls, 11-12 MM, surrounded by
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural 3.10 Carat Round Brilliant 11 Stone 14-Karat Diamond Band In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 3.10 Carat Round Brilliant 11 Stone 14-Karat Diamond Band This exquisite 3.10-carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 11 Carat Round And Square Cut Cluster Diamond Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
10. Diamond carat weight: 10.00cts asschers and rounds. Quality: F-G color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Top
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

11 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Exquisite in design and unparalleled in craftsmanship, the 11 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Silver

Certified 11, 78 Carats Natural Diamonds 18k Gold Bracelet
Located in Massafra, IT
So chic and refined design in 18k gold with round brilliant cut natural diamonds of 11,78 carats, F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.11 Carat Diamond Lapis Crystal White Gold Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
specimens and vintage Deco earrings. 22 round diamonds approx. total weight .11ct 2 clear crystal discs
Category

Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Mauboussin, Peace Colors Citrine 11 Carat, 3.6 Carat Sapphires and Diamonds Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mauboussin - "Peace Colors" GM Citrine 11cts, 3.6cts Sapphires and Diamonds Ring - 18k Yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75 Carat 11 Stone Natural Diamond Ring Band G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat 11 Stone Natural Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 2 carat 11 Points Natural Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
set diamonds with a total carat weight of 2.11ct. The round brilliant and taper-shaped diamonds are
Category

2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Platinum 11 Carat Natural Old Euro Diamond Brooch and Pendant Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Rare Estate Platinum Brooch & Pendant. Approximately 11 carats of Natural old euro
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Gold 10.4g, 11 Diamonds, 0.22 Carat, Citrine Cabochon Cut Earrings
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
with circular hoop and linear drop, both with citrine cabochons. The 11 white diamonds and a gold star
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

IGI Certified 14K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond 11 Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: 11 Round-Cut Diamond Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Retro Style 11 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace 209.43gr
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, approximately 11 carats. Approximately G/H color grade and VS clarity grade. 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14k White Gold 11 Points Each
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat 11 Stone Natural Diamond Ring Band G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat 11 Stone Natural Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

11-Stone Diamond Band in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
are as follows : Diamond weight : 0.80 carat ( GH color and VS clarity ) Metal : 18 k white gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

David Yurman Pyramid Signet Ring Band Black Diamond .45ct sz 11 1250
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
$1250. Specifics - Measurements: Ring size 11, 16mm wide - Stones: Black diamonds, total carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Black Diamond

0.40 Carats 11-Station Diamond by the Yard Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
confirm the gold color. ** 0.40 Carats 11-Station Diamond by the yard necklace set in 18K gold. The total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Round and Fancy Shaped Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These spectacular estate earrings, circa 1970, feature approximately 11 carats of round and fancy
Category

Vintage 1970s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

IGI Certified 18K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond 11 Stone Anniversary Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold band. There are 11 total diamonds with a weight of 1 carat. This classic design will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Drops 18K White Gold Adjustable Bolo 18-11 inches Choker Necklace Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
carats and this high-quality piece has both the gold quality and diamond carat total weight stamped near
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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11 Carat Round Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 11 carat round diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 71 vintage editions and 300 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 11 carat round diamond 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. Finding an appealing 11 carat round diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Harbor Diamonds and Roman Malakov each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes marquise cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 11 carat round diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 11 Carat Round Diamond?

The price for a 11 carat round diamond starts at $222 and tops out at $2,500,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,623.

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.