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14 Ct Emerald Cut Amethyst Pendant/Neck 18Kt Gold + 14 Kt Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 14 Ct Emerald Cut Amethyst Pendant /Necklace 18Kt yellow gold + 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GRS Certified 14 Ct. MINOR OIL Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A one of kind 14 carat cushion cut green emerald certified as minor oil flanked by cadillac and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

TYPE IIA GIA Certified 14 Ct. Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 14-carat certified
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Orange Moonstone Brilliant Earrings 0.26 ct 14 ct best Goldsmithwork from Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
an orange moonstone cabochon of 10 x 10 mm in the shape of a cushion, totaling approx. 14.17 ct, in a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Emerald and 0.45 CT Diamond 14 CT Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.28 carat emerald and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold twist
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Jaba 14 ct Neon Tourmaline Afghanistan green yellow blue Loupeclean Investment
Located in Viena, Viena
light refraction and brilliance of the Afghan tourmalines, approx. 13.65 ct , approx. 14 x 13 x 10 mm
Category

2010s Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Antique Swiss 14 ct Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel And Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite antique 14ct gold, diamond and royal blue guilloché enamel ladies' wristwatch is dated circa 1900 and made in Switzerland. The watch has a round yellow gold case embel...
Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Cartier Anniversary Edition Clover 14 ct. Diamond Earrings, Part of Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
weight is appx. 14 carats.
Category

Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Rich Purple Natural Amethyst Loose Gemstone 14 Ct Cushion Cut-Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
stunning 14 Carats Natural Amethyst Gemstone, skillfully cut into a classic cushion shape, radiating with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Rare Yellowish Peach Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone, 14 Ct Emerald Cut for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
GEMSTONE TYPE: Tourmaline PIECE(S): 1 WEIGHT: 14 Carats SHAPE: Emerald SIZE (MM): 19.36 x 9.95 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

14 Ct. SI Clarity HI Pear & Marquise Diamond Jacket Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 14.31 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 75 mm approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Nesting Full Circle .14 ct Diamond 3mm Narrow Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
) Weight: 3.6 grams Width: 3mm Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Carat Weight: .14 Current Retail: $2,900
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Ct. SI Clarity HI Pear & Marquise Diamond Jacket Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 14.31 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- 75 mm approx. ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

30 Pointer Each, 14 Ct Single Line Eternity 18 Kt Gold & Diamond Bangle, Single
Located in New York, NY
Single line 30 pointer, 14.4 Ct total diamond weight Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 kt Rose Gold Turquoise Bracelet
Located in София, BG
14 ct. Rose Gold Bracelet set with Turquoise. Gold color: White and Rose Dimensions: 18 cm (Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 kt White Gold Black Spinel Bracelet
Located in София, BG
14 ct. White Gold Bracelet set with Black Spinel. Gold Color: White Dimensions: 17 cm (Lenght
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Black Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Pocket Watch with three lids. Made of 14 ct slight red gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Rose Gold & 14 Carat Sapphire Pendant with 1 Carat Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Appx 14 ct Multi-color Sapphires accented with 1 ct Diamonds Set in 14k Rose Gold Total
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Stick Brooch Gold 585 Rubies 0.30 ct Diamonds 0.20 ct Vienna c. 1902
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Stick Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds. Gold (14 ct / 585) / Diamonds (vintage
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Telescopic Pencil
Located in Washington Depot, CT
: 14 ct. Very good condition, professionally polished. Will come packaged in a gift box or pouch
Category

20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
: .14 ct. Diamond color: K-L Diamond clarity: VS-SI Ring Size: 6.25 Weight: 5.4 dwt. / 8.4 gr
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Star Ruby Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Shank: 3.5 mm. Ruby weight: 14 ct. Ring Size: 7.75 Weight: 8.4 dwt. / 13.1 gr. Stamped: 14K GAI
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow / Rose Gold and Diamond Floral Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
noted to diamond in drop not visible to naked eye. Approximate total diamond weight: .14 ct. Diamond
Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Magnificent 0.83 carat Green Tourmaline Bracelet
Located in София, BG
A magnificent handmade 14 ct. Yellow Gold Bracelet set with Green Tourmaline. Gold color: Yellow
Category

2010s Bulgarian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14.80 Ct Kaleidoscopic Australian Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
giving result and intensifying the beauty of this mesmerizing Opal to the max Approx .14 Ct. of G VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

18k Adler Genève 13-14ct Brilliant Cut Diamond, 5ct Baguette Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18k Adler Genève 13-14 Ct Brilliant Cut Diamond & 5 Ct Baguette, Trapeze Cut Diamonds from Estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5.5 #18762
Located in Washington Depot, CT
:  .11 ct. - .14 ct. Diamond color: I-J Diamond clarity: SI1 *Stone weights are approximated and
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 7 #14659
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Width: 27 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .14 ct. Diamond color: G-H Diamond
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.22 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz Bracelet
Located in София, BG
14 ct. White and Rose Gold Bracelet set with Swiss Blue Topaz. Gold color: White and Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Bangles

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

0.60 Carat Green Tsavorite Bracelet
Located in София, BG
A stunning 14 ct. Yellow Gold Bracelet set with Green Tsavorite. The Bracelet is stretchable when
Category

2010s Bulgarian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Tsavorite, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant #21403
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo/Brooch Pendant- This stunning cameo features a lovely lady
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1900 14 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond 1.10ct Bangle Bracelet
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
brilliants), all of them attached to bangle's middle area. Made of GOLD (14 ct / 585) [HALLMARKED
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

JAS-22-2306 - 24K GOLD/STERLING SILVER RING 0.40Ct CHAMPAGNE DIAS.
Located in New York, NY
DIAMONDS SI/12 0.40 CT Stone Info: 18X13MM PEAR SHAPE SWISS BLUE TOPAZ 14 CT Total Diamond Weight: 0.40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cluster Earrings 14 Carat Gold 585 Diamonds 4.0 Carat Corals Vienna Austria
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
! -- GOLD (14 ct / 585) -- CORAL -- DIAMONDS (4.0 ct) made circa 1935 WEIGHT: 9.0 GRAMS (= 0.31 OZ
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Cluster Brooch Gold 585 Diamonds 2.30 Carat Vienna, 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Cluster Brooch with Diamonds. Gold (14 ct / 585 - checked) & Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Stick Brooch Gold 585 Turquoises Corals Diamonds 0.25 ct, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
MADE CIRCA 1860. GOLD (14 ct / 585) TURQUOISES, CORALS AND DIAMONDS (VINTAGE CUT / 0.25 ct) WEIGHT
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

18kt White Gold Ring Big Amethyst Center Stone & Blue, Pink Sapphires, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
, blue and yellow sapphire Approx. 14 Ct Material: 18kt white gold Ring size: 50 EU / 5.25 US ( can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Amethyst, White G...

18KT White Gold Flower Diamond Pendant Drop, Chain
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
color VS SI clarity 0.30 cts . additional 0..14 ct round diamond accent . overall length of drop 1 3/8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Eros Pink Tourmaline and Kunzite Dangle Gala Tear Drop Earrings in Gold in stock
Located in London, GB
, formal dinner, cocktail party or red carpet companion. One of a kind 14 ct yellow drop kunzites and pink
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Kunzite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Flower Brooch and Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
(vintage cuts), having 0.45 carat in total. GOLD ( CHECKED / 14 ct 585) Vienna, made circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Drop Earring Brooch Ring Jewelry Set Gold Turquoises Pearls Diamond, Vienna 1890
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
GOLD (14 ct / 585), having hexagonal form (= six-sided form type), additionally decorated with six
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Emerald Ring Vintage 14k Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cut Diamond WEIGHT: 3.4 Grams RING SIZE: 7 HALLMARKS: 14 CT
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Brooch Gold 14 Carat Wreath of Flowers Crystal Glass Vienna, circa 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
said Austrian 'Fuchskopfpunze' (= sign of Fox Head which stands for 14 ct / Gold 585) This hallmark
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 10K yellow gold. Approximate total diamond weight: .14 ct
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Gents Diamond Set Figaro Curb Link Chain Bracelet in Heavy Solid White Gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond set Figaro Curb Link Chain Bracelet in Heavy Solid 14 ct White Gold Resembling infinite
Category

2010s British Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Ring Gold 585 Diamonds 0.80 Carat Vienna Austria, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
& edged by bands to which smaller diamonds are attached. RED GOLD (14 ct / 585) / DIAMONDS (VINTAGE
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Three-Stone Ring Art Nouveau Gold 585 Diamonds 1.0 Carat Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Gorgeous so-said Alliance Ring or Three Stone Ring. GOLD (14 ct / 585
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Floating Diamond Heart Pendant #18761
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K white gold. Approximate total diamond weight:  .14 ct. - .18 ct
Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Ring Gold 585 Diamonds 0.60 Carat Vienna, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
so that impression of stylized flower's blossom arises. GOLD (14 ct / 585) / DIAMONDS
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 14Ct Pear/Drop Zambian Emerald 7 Ct Diamond Earrings 18 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Report # 2221836477 Natural Beryl Origin Zambia 14 Ct Pear/Drop Zambian Emerald 7 Ct Diamond
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Yvel Rainbow Sapphire Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yvel
Located in Jerusalem, IL
dawn. Each earring is set with a 14 ct. natural sapphire, enveloped in the radiance of 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18K YG Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6 #15460
Located in Washington Depot, CT
yellow gold. Width: 4 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Total sapphire weight: .40 ct. Total diamond weight: .14 ct
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Vintage Amethyst Diamond Brooch Stockholm 1949
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Pretty, openworked 18 K white Gold brooch set with one octagonal Amethyst weighing approximately 14
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Post-War Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Approximately 14 Ct Amazing colors in this opal and a great quality opal. Huge Opal clean and Good quality in
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Band Ring, Green Emeralds .7 Carats Natural Gemstones Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: 14 k Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 3 Diamond Total Weight: .14 ct Diamond Clarity: VS2 (excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wedding Pearl Earrings w Diamonds in Floral Design, Wedding Dangle Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Drop Diamond Number: 10 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Weight: .14 ct Diamond Clarity
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Sapphires and Diamonds Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing dangle earrings realized in 14 ct
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro 1940-1950 Diamond and Green Tourmaline Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
: Green Tourmaline, Emerald Cut, 14 ct Weight: 9.47 grams Ring Size: ES 14/ EU 54 / US 7 Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Filigree Diamond and Blue Glass Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
eye. ** Chip noted to one diamond not visible to naked eye. Approximate total diamond weight: .14 ct
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Nouveau Necklace Gold 585 Diamonds '2.80 Carat' Vienna Austria, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
in total. GOLD (14 ct / 585) MADE CIRCA 1900 IN VIENNA / AUSTRIA. SIZE: length of chain: 40.0
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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14 Ct For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14 ct for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 7354 antique edition and 7650 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14 ct may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 14 ct from Daizy Jewellery, Spectrum Jewels and LB Exclusive — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 14 ct featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our 14 ct for sale are for women, but there are 1991 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14 Ct?

On average, a 14 ct at 1stDibs sells for $1,521, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $431,607 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.