$4,900 / item
South Sea Pearl and Sapphire Cluster Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 13-14 mm Sapphire: 2.97 Carats Diamonds: 0.40 Carats
Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important 121 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace set in 18k Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Complemented by 13 carats of natural diamonds, this masterpiece is set in luxurious 18k white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA 48.09 Carats Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
This distinctive bracelet features an array of multicolored tumbled cut sapphire gemstones, separated by white diamonds, all beautifully set in lustrous 18K white gold. 12 Gemstones...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
7.94 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 13 "Striking Red" Rubies with 1 Round Brilliant Diamond center totaling 7.94 Carats. 13 Rubies weigh 7.53 Carats. 1 Diamond weighs 0.41 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$10,780Sale Price|30% Off
7.95 Carat Sapphire and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 13 Blue Sapphires with 1 Round Brilliant Diamond center totaling 7.95 Carats. 13 Sapphires weigh 7.54 Carats. 1 Diamond weighs 0.41 Carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
16.25 Carat Ruby & Diamond 18K White Cascade Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18K White Gold cascade necklace featuring alternating sections of channel-set rubies totaling 13 carats and pave-set diamonds totaling 3.25 carats in dynamic zigzag link design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
6.46 Carat Emerald and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 13 Green Emeralds with 1 Round Brilliant Diamond center totaling 6.46 Carats. 13 Emeralds weigh 5.95 Carats. 1 Diamond weighs 0.51 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K White Gold Open Heart Pendant Necklace with 0.05 Carat Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold heart pendant necklace with 13 round diamonds weighing 0.05 carat total. Heart pendant slides on a 16 inch 14K white gold chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GUILD Certified 13.51 Carat Fanta Garnet Pear Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Natural Fanta Garnet, Vivid Orange, Vibrant-brilliance, No indications of treatment Gemstone: 8.93 Carats 11 White Pear Diamonds: 4.38 Carats 13 White Round Diamonds: 0.20 Carats M...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring Band
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One of our most popular rings is this stunning Diamond eternity ring. These eternity bands are ideal for engagement or anniversary rings. 13 diamonds totaling 0.11 carats are set in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 11.50 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Natural Paraiba Tourmaline, Greenish Blue Gemstone: 9.22 Carats 15 White Pearl Diamonds: 2.08 Carats 13 White Round Diamonds: 0.20 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 8.00 Grams GIA Cert...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$556Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring Band
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One of our most popular rings is this stunning Diamond eternity ring. These eternity bands are ideal for engagement or anniversary rings. 13 diamonds totaling 0.11 carats are set in ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold
28.89 Carats Multi-Color Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
13 Sapphire Gemstone: 28.17 Carats 13 White Diamonds: 0.72 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 14.60 Grams
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmalines 1.42 Carats Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elongated, .13 carat tapered baguette diamond is set between the two Paraibas in this elegant design.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.03 Carat Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are hand set in 6.03 carats Ethiopian opal, 3.46 carats pink sapphire and .13 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Intense Green Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: 1.00 carat Fancy Intense Yellowish Green SI2 CUT-CORNERED RECTANGULAR Setting: 190 white diamonds with a total of about 0.773 carats, 10 white diamonds with a total of ab...
Blue Diamond
Antique 2.92 Carat Rose And Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Georgian Revival Year: 1840s (Diamond) 1930s (Ring) Metal: 18k Yellow gold Primary Diamond: 1 Carat Weight: 1.67 Cut: Rose Cut Color: K-L Clarity: I1 Seco...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One Carat Each G.I.A. Diamond Oval Band Ring, by Pampillonia
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
The 13 diamonds weigh 13.13 carats, The diamond range from F-G color and from VS1-SI1 in clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Glamorous 16.5 Carat Diamond Fleur De Lis Chandelier 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Round brilliant diamonds vary in size and weigh approximately 13 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.21 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18 White Gold
By Grandeur Jewels
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and chic necklace showcasing a drop pendant in an open work design. 8 oval cut emeralds weigh 4.21 carats, and 425 accent diamonds surrounding the emerald weigh approx 5.05 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 15 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold custom
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 13 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold customizable to size One of our most special pieces- This would be a custom order and will take about 60 days...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 15 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold custom
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 13 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold customizable to size One of our most special pieces- This would be a custom order and will take about 60 days...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
0.41 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: This elegant 1981 Classic Collection wedding ring features a total carat weight of 0.41 carats, showcasing 13 excellent round diamonds that add a touch of...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.41 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: This elegant 1981 Classic Collection wedding ring features a total carat weight of 0.41 carats, showcasing 13 excellent round diamonds that add a touch of...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$631Sale Price / item|38% Off
0.41 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: This elegant 1981 Classic Collection wedding ring features a total carat weight of 0.41 carats, showcasing 13 excellent round diamonds that add a touch of...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Louis Newman & Company GIA certified 5 Carat Elongated Cushion Solitaire Ring
By Louis Newman & Company
Located in New York, NY
Because cushions are typically deep cut stones its not so easy to make them elongated with such a big spread and not shaving off too much diamond from the rough. This one is a 1.42 r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Signed 22.41 Carat No Heat Cabochon Ruby and Ruby Bead Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified the ruby is surrounded by 144 sparkling diamonds and further complemented by 7 elegant emerald cut diamonds, totaling approximately 13-15 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Octagonal Frame Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ruby is set within a compact halo of 13 round diamonds totaling 0.35 carats, which is further enclosed by a multi-layered, stepped octagonal gold frame.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center features a tiered, rosette-style dome set with 13 round diamonds totaling 0.76 carats, individually held in crown-like silver prong settings with an oxidized patina.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Two-Tone Gold Georgian Inspired Shield Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
This ring sits very low to the hand and wears like a band, which makes it the perfect engagement ring if you're looking for something unique and antique inspired! Main Stones: 13 Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 6.82ct Oval Yellow Diamond Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Sensational modern oval yellow diamond bracelet. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.82 carats total diamond weight. 13 oval yellow diamonds, 5.22 carats (avg 0.40ct).
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Wave Scroll Diamond Link Statement Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: Platinum Gemstone: 120 Brilliant Cut 13 carats & 168 Baguette Cut Diamonds 8 carats Measurement: 7.50" Long
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sunita Nahata Spessartite 22.99ct. Necklace in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Designer spessartite necklace in 18K rose gold with diamonds. Spessartite: 22.99 carat oval shape - 8x6 size - 13 pieces.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$21,870Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 6.52ct Heart & Pear Shape Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite modern diamond leaf bangle, illusion set. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.52 carats total diamond weight. 13 heart shape diamonds, 4.11 carats. 10 pear shape diamonds, 2.41 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$21,550Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 6.40ct Heart & Pear Shape Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite modern diamond leaf bangle, illusion set. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.52 carats total diamond weight. 13 heart shape diamonds, 4.06 carats. 10 pear shape diamonds, 2.34 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,300Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.16ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS2/VS1 Eternity Band Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 heart brilliant diamonds, 4.16 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$13,300Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.16ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS2/VS1 Eternity Band Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 heart brilliant diamonds, 4.16 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$13,000Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.02ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS2/VS1 Eternity Band Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 heart brilliant diamonds, 4.02 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$55,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 9.27ct Round Diamond Eternity Band 'Avg 0.71ct' 18k s5.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless natural diamond eternity band. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 round brilliant diamonds, 9.27 carats total (apx .71ct each).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.97ct Round & Pear Diamond Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern mixed diamond bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 4.97 carats total diamond weight. 13 pear shape diamonds, 3.96 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 13.15ct Oval Diamond Eternity Band 18k White Gold 6.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning oval cut diamond eternity band. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 oval cut diamonds, 13.15 carats total, (avg 1.01ct).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Yellow and White Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Over 13 carats of vibrant diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Star of David Diamond Ring Large Cluster of 4.0 CT Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very Large Star Ring with Men's finger size Star of David design with endless natural diamonds approx surface size 30 mm (1' inch) 14k Solid Yellow Gold approx weight 18.30 grams ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 5.28ct Round Diamond Eternity Band 18k White Gold s.4.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 round brilliant diamonds, 5.28 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling 0.25ct Diamond Pave Ring with Side Diamonds in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 20k Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.25ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: G Clarity grade: VS Side stone: 5 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$17,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 5.39ct Oval Diamond East West Half Eternity Band 18k s.7
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning oval cut diamond eternity band, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 oval cut diamonds, 5.39 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tennis Necklace, 1970s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A diamond tennis necklace in 18k white gold. It has ca. 13 carat of diamonds of very good quality (G/H/F colour and VVS/VS clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the mid-19th century, this silver and gold flower brooch is set with over 13 carats of old diamonds. It is designed as a frond of curling leaves and blossoms, set through...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Round and Diamond Shaped Milgrain Bezel Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 13 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.16 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 6 Ring H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Stylized Grape Bunch Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This sculptural piece features 25 pear-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 6.98 carats, 13 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing about 3.23 carats, and a single marquise-cut diamond of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.23ct Oval Cut Diamond East West Eternity Band 18k S.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning oval cut diamond eternity band, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 oval cut diamonds, 3.23 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
The top is adorned with one row of VS2, G color diamonds, made out of 13 diamonds totaling 0.59 carats, 13 round rubies totaling 0.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby
Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Orange sapphire is pear shape. 2 round topaz stones, one in center of design and one at bottom of bale- approximately .13 total carat weight. 67 round diamonds surround the sapphires...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills All GIA 26.46ct Heart Diamond Bracelet 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 28.37 carats total diamond weight. 13 heart shape diamonds, 26.46 carats, All GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5ct Emerald-Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Link Choker Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k Gold Color : Yellow Gold Pointers : 13 Weight : 5.8GR Diamond Carat Weight : 5ttcw Lead Time : 4-8 Weeks (If out of Sto...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K 585 Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Band Ring Metal Type: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 2.6 Grams Ring Size: 8.75 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 22.5 mm x Width: 3.0 m...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Open Heart Pave Round Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Romantic Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.60 Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 13 Natural ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$490Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Rose Gold Diamond Pave Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Rose Gold Gold Weight : 2.25 Gram Pendant Size : (Pendant-1cmX1.5cm) (Necklace-18inches) Set with : Diamond Stone : 13 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.07 Total C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Interlocking Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Ring Size: 7 Ring Width: ~7.9 mm Ruby Count: 16 Ruby Carat Weight: ~0.16 carats Diamond Count: 13 Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,170Sale Price|20% Off
Shimon's 2.99ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Heart Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
This heart design cocktail ring is a great gift to show your love for your loved one. Total Carat Weight: 2.99 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds: 2.14 Carats (total 13 stones) Whi...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.