16.20 Carat G VS Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pave Ball Cord Bracelet
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
A Stylish 16.20 Karat Pave set natural Black Diamond ball bracelet strung on Black and Silver cord featuring a Silver Tresor Paris Logo This striking bracelet is abundant with Diamon...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond Ball 18 Karat White Gold Fresh Water Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Elegant and Simple 16 Inches Pearl Necklace in white fresh water pearls with a central pave set sphere set with single cut vintage style diamonds having approximately 1.50 carat diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ball Sapphire Drop Necklace
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire use 4.54 ct, Diamond 0.92 ct H VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold The length you can wear as adjustable form 15,16 and 17 inches.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
16.20 Carat G VS Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pave Ball Cord Bracelet
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
This stunning and bespoke 16.20 Carat Pave set Round Brilliant H-SI Diamond Ball bracelet from the Tresor Original Collection strung on Black and Silver Cord featuring a Silver Treso...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Silver
GALAXY - Designer Celestial Turquoise Halo Necklace in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some jewels shine. Others illuminate. Celestial Turquoise Halo creates an entire universe around the woman who wears it. This handcrafted masterpiece is a cosmic dance of color and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1.80 Carat Pink Fresh Water Pearl Pave Set Rose Gold Diamond Ball Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This Contemporary fresh water Pearl Bracelet features an adjustable Cord further highlighted with a Pave set 1.80 Carat Round Brilliant Color G Clarity VS Diamond sphere set in 18 Ka...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Gwennie Tam Three Sisters Pave Diamond Earrings 3 Ball Orb 18 Karat Gold Estate
By Gwennie Tam
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Gwennie Tam diamond orb earrings, crafted in 18k white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds are pave set into round orbs (3 per earring) and total 2.87 carats ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
13-16 mm White South Sea Round Pearl Necklace - AAA Quality, 27 P, Diamond Ball
Located in New York, NY
13-16 mm White South Sea Round Pearl Necklace - AAA Quality, 27 Pieces , full diamond Diamond Ball clasp in 18 karat white gold Introducing our exquisite 13-16mm White South Sea Ro...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.80 Carat Diamond Ball 18 Karat White Gold Fresh Water Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Pure and Simple 16 Inches Pearl Necklace in white fresh water pearls with a central pave set sphere in Round color G clarity VS1 White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. A modern accent on an...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
12 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ball Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
12 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ball Ring Size 6 Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 12 carat natural Marquise Ruby and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 22" 18k Gold 8.5 mm Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 22 inches in length, the necklace gracefully drapes around the neck, while the 18k white gold diamond ball clasp adds a sophisticated touch of sparkle and security.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Eternal ball chain bracelet with diamods and a club yellow gold
Located in New York, NY
Eternal Collection ball chain bracelet with Diamonds Material 18K Yellow Gold Fits Wrist up to 6 1/4'' Bracelet Weight: 2.5gr Diamond: 0.205 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Golden Akoya Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Golden Akoya cultured pearls unite this necklace and matching stud earrings from Mikimoto’s limited edition 110th Anniversary collection. Measuring 7.4mm, the pearls form a luminous ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fashion Topaz Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K (Yellow Gold Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,05-G/VS1A Diamond 38-RND-0,35-G/VS1A Topaz 1-6,52ct Weight 7.77 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swi...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Assael Pearl Diamond Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings Pearl, Diamond Clip-on Earrings The pearls are from Assael collection, collaboration with Angela Beautiful Contemporary Swirling Ribbon Design Made form 18k and Pla...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Peacock diamond bracelet onyx, ruby and diamonds 18KT gold bead bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Onyx bracelet with ruby eye, diamonds and 18Kt gold and diamonds, interesting combination bracelet, feels like the motif comes from India or similiar territory. **All items leave ou...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Giant Australian Mint Green Chrysoprase 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure Australian Chrysoprases in a large size up to 1 inch! This necklace features genuine high grade genuine Chrysoprases from A...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 17" 6.34 mm 18k Gold Estate Certified $5950
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 17 inches in length, the necklace gracefully drapes around the neck, while the 18k yellow gold diamond ball clasp adds a sophisticated touch of sparkle and security.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Chocolate Quartz Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chocolate Quartz Diamond Chandelier Earrings featuring luminous chocolate quartz faceted droplets set with diamonds in a design reminiscent of the iconic Art Deco period. When worn,...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
Onyx and diamond bracelet 18KT gold artist unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unusual combination onyx beads and gold and diamonds on this bracelet in 18KT gold. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company policy! This insures se...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
$78,532 / set
X Fruity Spring Emerald Diamond Earing
Located in Stockholm, SE
This statement earring showcases a showstopping cluster of emerald, ruby, and diamond. The vivid green and passionate red, amplified by the icy fire of diamonds, create a breathtakin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Blue Whisper - Designer Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings set with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some earrings soothe. Blue Whisper breathes soft, serene elegance. Six Sleeping Beauty turquoise beads (4.96 cts) form the heart of this delicate design — each bead glowing with a g...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Yellow, Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Two Balls Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Carat White gold Yellow, Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Two Balls Earrings 2 Balls earrings made in 18k Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamonds Layered Necklace, Handmade
Located in GOES, NL
** ready to ship, we ship overnight** A regal layered necklace, with extremely rare and nearly flawless sky blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a beautifull graduated size. This neck...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tennis Racket Red Carnelian Handle Green Emerald Ball Rose Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Rose Gold Red Carnelian Gemstone Handle Green Emerald Tennis Ball Gemstone 0.25 cts Diamonds 16-18 inches Diamond-Cut Link Cable chain length In-Stock This is part of Galt & Bro.
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
$11,760Sale Price|20% Off
Hoop Style Earring with Open Round Concept and Malachite Ball Hanging on Ceramic
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:16.06g, Diamond:2.18ct Malachite :8.00ct
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold & Silver Pearl & Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A refined antique Victorian hinged bangle bracelet, beautifully crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and adorned with luminous pearls and sparkling diamonds. The top of the bracelet featu...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
55ct Sapphire & 24ct Tourmaline Bracelet with Pave Diamond Balls In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18k Gold Weight: 1.51g Diamond Details Total Diamond Weight: 2.84ct Gemstone Details Sapphire Weight: 55ct Tourmaline Weight: 24ct Product Features Style: Gemstone B...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
1.00 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ball Stud Earrings 18K White Gold These striking 1.00 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pavé Ball Stud Earrings are beautifully handcrafted in 18...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A perfectly round South Sea pearl sits in the center of this concave 18K white gold ring. The wavering halo features 2.36 carats of round cut pave set diamonds illuminating the lustr...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
These illuminating Pave Set Sapphire earrings are decorated with striking Blue 1.00 Carat Sapphires set in luxurious 18 Karat White Gold. These iconic ball studs are perfect for any ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
12.95 Carat Turquoise Sphere Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful turquoise diamond necklace is handmade in 18K gold and .50 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna Je...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
15.5mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A perfectly round 15.5mm South Sea pearl is featured in this gold cocktail ring. The lustrous pearl is surrounded by 2.40 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K white gold...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,890 / item
Front Back Double Sided Agate Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Be on top of the newest earring trend with a pair of double-sided stud earrings. Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these stud earrings are set with 1.73 carats spar...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Monumental Chess Set “The Ball - A War of Luxury and Fashion” in Silver & Gold
By Konforti Jewelry
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
A Chess Set and a Theatrical Stage Unlike traditional chess sets, “The Ball - A War of Luxury and Fashion” transforms after the game is finished.
Topaz, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli,...
Belrose Jewelers Modernist 21 Carat Opal Orb Diamond Sphere Pendant Necklace
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A 21-carat opal sphere, round and full as a small planet, suspended from a delicate 18-karat gold chain. The opal orb rolls with color—greens, golds, a flash of orange—shifting as th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 carat Gold Coral, Amethyst and Diamond Delice de Goa Cartier Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold earrings with coral, amethysts and brilliant cut diamonds, signed and numbered: Cartier, model Delice de Goa. weight: 12.2 g dimensions: 30 x 13 cm
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,355Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds 0.14 Carats Baroque Pearls Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Diamonds 0.14 Carats Baroque Pearls Yellow Gold Earrings. These beautiful earrings combine a stylish and timeless design. They have a cabochon-shaped structure decorated with a vib...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary ring featuring a flawless 13.5mm South Sea pearl decorated with a triple halo of 1.76 carats of round cut diamonds that flows over the split shank. This gleaming ring...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An astounding lustrous blemish free 17.5mm-18.0mm South Sea pearl sitting high in an 18K white gold setting. The feather-like milgrain design is set with 0.84 carats of round cut dia...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire, Onyx Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 These exquisite Edwardian-era earrings are a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. The dangle/drop style f...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Red Coral Green Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Clip-on Earrings
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing dangle clip-on earrings crafted in 18k white gold with 18 carved natural green emeralds leaf-shape 25.10 ctw, 10 Diamonds 0.80 ctw and rare Mediterranean red coral 62,60 ctw,...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A marvelous ring featuring a 14.5mm golden South Sea Pearl. The sheen of this stunning pearl is a perfect match for the 4.80 carats of round cut and baguette cut diamonds of this 18K...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,350Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats, This 18-carat yellow gold ring features a modern, elegant design, ideal for enhancing an outfit for an evening out or a special ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet ring featuring a blemish free South Sea pearl accented by a halo of 0.75 carats of marquise cut diamonds set in platinum alternating with round cut fancy yellow round cut dia...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
$2,868Sale Price|20% Off
Chandelier Earrings South Sea Pearls White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Sublimate your elegance with these magnificent chandelier earrings in South Sea pearls and white diamonds, mounted on a sumptuous 18-carat white gold hanger. Featuring 11-12 mm diame...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Type A Jade 30 Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique estate ring with five superb natural Type A Jadeite Jade Cabochons which are accented by 30 sparkling Old Mine Cut White Diamonds set in a beautiful step d...
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,866Sale Price|20% Off
Pendant Necklace Cultured Pearl White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
the perfect combination of the splendor of cultured pearls, the dazzling brilliance of white diamonds and the timeless elegance of white gold in this magnificent pendant necklace. De...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Pearl earrings chandelier style 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pearls and Diamonds in this chandelier style earrings. South Sea pearls are a baeautiful warm white color, diamonds are totaling 3 carats VS clarity, F color. Long earrings are in tr...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$29,950Sale Price|25% Off
Hakimoto 16x13 mm 18" Deep Natural Golden South Sea Pearl 18K 1.85c. Dia. Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $84,000 29 Deep Natural Golden color South Sea Pearl 13x16mm Necklace 18K Full Ball Diamond Clasp 1.85 Carets 18" Long 115 Grams
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,250
Amazing Coral Claw Ring
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Coral Claw Ring from the 1970's with a massive white coral bead set in an 18k textured claw formed mount set with tiny diamond chips throughout. Size 6. Bead 20mm. 1970's It...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
9mm Baby Blue South Sea Pearl Clip Earrings 18kt Gold 12592*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
9mm south sea pearl earrings Gesso frame patina 0.20ct natural diamonds h-color vs-2 clarity 16mm wide earrings 18kt yellow gold 9.4 grams
Pearl, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Mother of Pearl 8.59ct. Dangle Earrings in 18Karat White Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Pearl: 6.45 carat, 2.00 Size, Ball Shape. Pink Pearl: 0.95 carat, 4.00 Size, Ball Shape.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Mother of Pearl 14.95ct. Dangle Earrings in 18Karat White Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Pearl: 5.75 carat, 2.00 Size, Ball Shape. Pink Pearl: 0.97 carat, 4.00 Size, Ball Shape.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Mother of Pearl 13.79ct. Dangle Earrings in 18Karat White Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Pearl: 5.49 carat, 2.00 Size, Ball Shape. Pink Pearl: 0.92 carat, 4.00 Size, Ball Shape.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Mother of Pearl 5.47ct. Dangle Earrings in 18Karat White Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Pearl: 4.69 carat, 2.00 Size, Ball Shape. Pink Pearl: 0.96 carat, 4.00 Size, Ball Shape.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hakimoto Natural Color Diamonds and Natural Baroque Pearls from Bahrain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Natural Pearls from Bahrain and Natural Multi Color diamonds With 18K White Gold full Ball Diamonds
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Yoko London Japanese Akoya Pearl Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Clasp
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
. -8-8.5mm Japanese Akoya Pearls -7.5" Length (19cm) -18K White Gold Ball Clasp Diamond Ball Clasp -Diamond Carat Weight: 0.03ct -Certificate of Authenticity -Alternative lengths Av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Aquamarine White Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal Sleeping Beauty Turquoise large beaded necklace with extremely rare Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in an exceptional large size. Finished with a sparkling aquamarine, diamonds an...
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea and Freshwater Pearl Necklaces with Mystery and Diamond-Set Clasps
Located in New York, NY
Two nesting strands of South Sea and freshwater pearls consisting of 61 and 65 pearls, respectively, in white, yellow, pink, and lavender tones, with two mystery clasps and an 18k go...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.