Platinum Diamond Convertible Bow Brooch Double Clip 16 Carats Edwardian
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant platinum diamond brooch is set with twenty-eight baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 11.43 carats combined and one hundred round brilliant cut diamonds weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
$31,199Sale Price / item|20% Off
10.00 Carat Natural Diamond Graduated Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16''
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
10.00 Natural Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 10.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 21.9 grams 16 inches in length...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 0.79 Carat Diamond Station Dangle Necklace 16-18 inches
Located in Great neck, NY
A beautiful and classic 14k Gold and Diamond Station Necklace featuring 7 drops of a bed of diamonds in a teardrop shape approximately 0.79ct of round sparkling Diamonds. Chain measu...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
GU Certified 16 Carat Aquamarine Fancy Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Natural Green Beryl, Bluish Green, No indication of treatment, Vibrant-brilliance Aquamarine Gemstone: 15.2 Carats 4 Fancy Diamonds: 0.47 Carats 20 White Round Diamonds: 0.33 Carat...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,184Sale Price|20% Off
16 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent statement ring features an impressive 16-carat, untreated natural oval cabochon star sapphire as its majestic center, exhibiting a mesmerizing grayish-violetish blue...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, White Gold
16 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Each Emerald is spaced by two diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 16 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
FLASH SALE, 8.35 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold 16"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Carat Weight: 8.35 cts Gold: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 16 inches Setting: Classic Four-Prong Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Average Color: H-I Average Clarity: I1 Style: Tennis ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
27.60 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16 inches
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
27.60 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 27.60CT (each stone is 0.30ct) G-H SI...
Diamond, White Gold
2 Carat Green Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat White Gold, 16"L
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Carat Green Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat White Gold, 16"Long This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single long Emerald cut G...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
16 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Each Emerald is spaced by two diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 16 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16 inches
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
5.00 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 5.00CT (each stone is 0.025ct) G-H SI ...
Diamond, White Gold
16 Carat Approximate, Radiant Diamond Eternity Ring/Wedding Band, Ben Dannie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
16 Carat Approximate, Radiant Diamond Eternity Ring/Wedding Band, Ben Dannie made to order approx 3 weeks, no returns
Diamond
16 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 16 Carat Oval cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 Inches This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 16 stones of Oval cut shape natura...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Carat Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Designed by award-winning artist Brenda Smith, this size 7 to 7.5 cocktail ring is hand fabricated with 5.01 grams of 18-karat yellow gold. Surrounding the “floating” 13.26 millimete...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Bvlgari Mid-20th Century Platinum Pearl Diamond Brooch, 14-16 Carats
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Bulgari brooch centers seven cultured pearls in subtly graduated silver, with rose, aubergine, blue, and green overtones, each framed by radiating tapered baguette-cut dia...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Silver
15.62 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 16 Inches
Located in Aventura, FL
This necklace is beautifully made and will become your go-to piece that you can pass down to future generations. Details: Total Carat Weight: 15.62 Carats Diamonds Shape & Cut: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$108,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
30.10 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16'' 86 stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
30.10 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 30.10CT (each stone is 0.35ct) G-H SI...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural 16 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural 16 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14Kt White Gold A classic design ring , Ring Size 6.75 Exact 16 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Absolutely gorgeous emeral...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
16 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Multi-Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
16 Carat Total Baguette Cut Natural Diamonds 18K White Gold Multi-Link Bracelet Box Closure.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
16 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Multi-Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
16 Carat Total Baguette Cut Natural Diamonds 18K White Gold Multi-Link Bracelet Box Closure.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asymmetric Diamond Flower Necklace 0.61 Carats in 18K Yellow Gold 16 Inches
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold floral necklace with diamonds weighing 0.61 carat total. Necklace is 16 inches long .
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.80 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18 Karat White Gold, 16 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
4.80 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.80CT G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong s...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Baume Creation 16 Carats Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of tanzanites : 16 carats approximately. Total weight of brilliant-cut diamonds: 0.46 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
~16 Carat Cabochon Cut Burma Sapphire AGL Certified and Diamond 14K Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Earrings Metal Type: 14K White Gold Weight: 15.54 grams Center Stone Details: Gemstone Type: Sapphire Origin: Burma Treatment: No Heat Certification: AGL ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Massive braided cocktail ring with 16 carat Rubelite and Diamonds in Rosegold
Located in Hamburg, DE
The central tourmaline is elegantly framed by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 2.15 carats. These diamonds are meticulously selected for their superb quality, boasting a G ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.80 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18 Karat White Gold, 16 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
4.80 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.80CT G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
16 Carats F/VS1 Pear & Marquise Diamonds Riviera Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Finished at 16 inches in length, this piece delivers a bold yet elegant statement. --- Details: Total Diamond Weight: 16.00 carats Diamond Shapes: Pear & Marquise Color: F Clarity: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.80 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 18 Karat White Gold 16 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
4.80 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.80CT Color G-H Clari...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 18 Karat White Gold 16 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.00CT G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong style ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 18 Karat White Gold 16 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
4.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.00CT G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong style ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.80 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring G SI 18 Karat White Gold 16 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
4.80 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.80CT G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong style ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2, 16 Carat Aquamarine 18K White Gold 0.16 Karat Diamonds Bees Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Round Cut 2,16 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold 0.10 Karats White Diamond 0.06 Karats Black Diamonds Bees Handcrafted Stud Earrings A pair of Little Bees Stud Earrings handcrafte...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
16 Carat Checkerboard Oval-Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These 18K white gold earrings, weighing a total of 9.24 grams, showcase a dazzling combination of approximately 16 carats of tourmaline and diamonds. Each earring features a checkerb...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
16 Carats Bi-Color Tourmaline Diamond 18k White Gold Antique Style Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A modern brooch featuring a striking 16.0-carat long baguette-cut green tourmaline. The vibrant blue-green hue of the tourmaline is accentuated by 0.72 carats of round white diamonds...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger 16 stone Diamond Gold Platinum Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2025 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 16 Stone collection necklace, 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .22 Carat. measuring ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" White Diamond Bezel(0.27 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet striking, this vintage 16-inch necklace features shimmering round white diamonds bezel set in warm 14K yellow gold and suspended gracefully along a classic gold ball cha...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Enchant Diamond Butterfly Platinum Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection/Style: Enchant Butterfly Pendant Necklace Material: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. PT950 Gemstones/Diamonds: Rose cut natural diamonds approximately 0.63...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Natural Grey Diamond(8.50 Carat) Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully balanced 16" vintage necklace featuring alternating light and dark grey diamond faceted briolettes arranged in a graduated station-style design. Each briolette dangles ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
16 Carat NaturalYellow Diamond Asscher Cut Hoops Earrings Set In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold 16.45 Carats Striking 18K yellow gold diamond hoop earrings set with natural fancy yellow diamonds, designed in a refined, conti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leaf and Vine Diamond Ring .16 Carats in Rose Gold Stacking or Wedding Band LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous rose gold band has a perfect vine motif for the nature lover! Bezel set diamond "flower buds" dot the sweeping curve across the top of the band amidst the diamond-accen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Mixed Gemstones Ring 16 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Aquamarine: 7.34 Carats Garnet: 2.06 Carats Kyanite: 2.06 Carats Amethyst: 2.06 Carats Citrine: 2.0...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Kyanite, Silver, Sterlin...
18 Karat Black Gold Bangle Bracelet with 16 Carat Pavé Black & White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Black Gold Bangle Bracelet With Black and White Diamonds Black diamonds: Black diamonds together approx. 14.77 ct. White diamonds: White brilliant cut diamonds toge...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
3.86 Carat Emerald-Cut East-West Eternity Ring, 16 Emeralds, Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking eternity ring features 16 natural emerald-cut emeralds elegantly set in a sleek east-west orientation around a polished platinum band. The diamonds are graded G/H in co...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Gold and Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2025 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company Classic 16 Stone collection earrings. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .60 Carat.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20.52 Carat TW Diamond Tennis Necklace, 18K White Gold, 16 Inches, Abe Mor USA
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications: Total Carat Weight: Approximately 20.52 Carats Diamond Count: 108 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Diamond Quality: H Color SI1-SI3 Clarity Metal: 18K White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
8.65 cts Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace 14K Yellow 16"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Manufactured in the US, available at competitive wholesale prices direct to the public. Carat Weight: 8.65 cts Gold:19.92 GRAM 14K Solid Yellow Gold Length: 16 inches Setting: C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.45 cts Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace 14K Yellow 16"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
We manufacture in us and sell direct to public wholesale prices. Carat Weight: 16.45 cts Gold: 26.85 GRAM 14K Solid Yellow Gold Length: 16 inches Setting: Classic Four-Prong Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16ct Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1935, 159 Stones
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 16 carat diamond and platinum bracelet; part of our luxury diamond bracelet collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Unisex Small 18K White Gold 2, 16 Carats Aquamarine Diamonds Bees Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Round Cut 2,16 Carat Aquamarine Cabochon set in 18 Karat White Gold 0.10 Karats White Diamond 0.06 Karats Black Diamonds Bees Handcrafted Stud Ear...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Agnes Diamond Ring '1/16 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite curve ring features round brilliant diamonds micro prong-set along the top of this band. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side ...
Diamond, Platinum
12.50 cts Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace 14K Yellow 16"
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
DISCOVER ELEGANT 12.5 cts Natural diamonds tennis necklace average H-VS clean natural diamonds excellent shine 23.82 gram solid 14k yellow gold 3.4 mm wide 16 inch long Style: Tenni...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$646Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Diamond 16 Pcs Diamond Hoop Earrings Mini Ear Huggies
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Hoop Earrings is made of 18K solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural diamond huggies earrings set in 18K Gold. Dainty ear...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$574Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Diamond 16 Pcs Diamond Hoop Earrings Mini Ear Huggies
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Diamond Huggies Earrings set in 14K solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. 11 mm. dainty earrings perfect by itself or paired w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K YG Platinum Pendant Necklace 0.36 Carat Round F/VS Diamonds 16 IN
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Detailed Description: Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, 0.36 Carat F/VS Diamond DESCRIPTION: Elevate your elegance with this vintage pendant necklace, ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Riviera Necklace with 1 Carat Round I-SI1 Diamonds 16 IN
Located in New York, NY
Style: Riviera Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 1 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 161 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Shape: Round Brilliant Dimension: 16 inch Weight: 25.3 Grams Conditi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.60 cts Round Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace 14k White Gold 16''
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Manufactured in the US, available at competitive wholesale prices direct to the public. Carat Weight: 7.60 cts Metal: 20.27 GRAM 14k Solid White Gold Style: Classic Four-Prong Sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
LUXURY CLOSEOUT, 12.10 Cts Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace 14K White 16''
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
OWN A PIECE OF TIMELESS ELEGANCE : Introducing Our Latest Collection of Exquisite Natural Diamond Tennis Necklaces. Boasting 12.10 cts, averaging G-VS CLEAN clarity, on a 16-inch ch...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Station Necklace, .48ctw, Adjustable 16-18"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's Platinum and Diamond Station Necklace is a must for every jewelry wardrobe. Its bezel-set diamonds add subtle sparkle and shine to a classic style c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Enchant Diamond Butterfly 18k Rose Gold Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Au750 Gemstones/Diamonds: Rose-cut natural diamonds approximately 0.63 carat total weight; round brilliant natural diamonds approximately 0.03 carat total weight Design: Butterfly ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
16 Carat Natural Ruby Sapphire Yard Necklace 14 Karat Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Natural red Ruby diamonds station necklace. Handmade throughout. 5 carat natural round rubies. Range 3-4mm Oval & Round brilliant cuts, clean Clarity and transparent. 11...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.