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4 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
cushion cut natural fancy yellow diamonds with SI/I clarity and a total weight of 2.77 carats, each
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow 4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certifed Fancy Yellow 4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Studs
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond

GIA Certified 4 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Studs Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant stud earrings feature a total of 4 carats of GIA certified cushion cut diamonds, set
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Studs Set in 18 Carats
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Studs set in 18 Carats
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Sanpietro. It features a magnificent 4-carat cushion cut diamond, boasting a Fancy Intense Yellow color and
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cushion cut 4.30 carat GIA certified Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, SI2. Set with 1.10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

GIA Certified 4 Ct. Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring I FLAWLESS
Located in Chicago, IL
exquisite beauty of this striking engagement ring, featuring a stunning 4-carat cushion cut fancy
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring I Flawless
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite solitaire fancy yellow cushion cut diamond with two sidetrillion cut diamonds and set in
Category

2010s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Engagement Ring with 6.11 Carat Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring with GIA certificate, no.1162257236. Center stone: 6.11ct Cushion cut Fancy to Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Elongated Cushion Pink Diamond Ring Center, 4/5 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
pink elongated cushion shape sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamonds. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Rare Colors 4 Carat Fancy Yellow Elongated Cushion Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the beauty of rarity with our 4-Carat Fancy Yellow Elongated Cushion Diamond Three-Stone
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring. Set with a colorful array
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Fancy Yellow 4.04 Carat Cushion-Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yellow cushion-cut diamond at its center (GIA #5131416142); this rare gem measures 10.39 x 8.38 x 5.22 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Certified Natural 16.39 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
. Central Ceylon (Sri Lanka) yellow sapphire, cushion cut, weighing 16.39ct, certified, natural untreated
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Carat Cushion Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An impressive 6 Carat (approximately) Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Pink Sapphire Vintage Diamond Ring Center-3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Origin: SRI LANKA Center Gemstone Shape: Elongated Cushion Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Yellow Diamonds Eternity Ring '7.5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 17 Cushion shape Natural Yellow Diamonds in a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Lemon Quartz & 1/4 Ct Diamond Accented Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Turn heads with this lemon quartz and diamond cocktail ring. The solitaire cushion-checkered cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Lemon Quartz & 1/4 Ct Diamond Accented Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Turn heads with this lemon quartz and diamond cocktail ring. The solitaire cushion-checkered cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Yellow Diamonds Eternity Ring '7.5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 17 Cushion shape Natural Yellow Diamonds in a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold GIA Cert
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement cocktail ring featuring a 4.10-carat cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond as its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Cushion Cut Light Yellow Diamond Unique Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 1.20ct Cushion Cut Modified Brilliant Diamond with GIA
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

3 Carat GIA Certificate G Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6.41 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.41 Carat Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Blue Topaz and Pink Sapphire make
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the timeless beauty of the Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond 14K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3 Carat GIA Certificate E Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke ring with one of the best colors and clarity center diamond, 3.00 carat cushion cut
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA-certified fancy yellow diamond stud earrings. Featuring two cushion-cut diamonds weighing 4 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.99 Carat Peridot Cushion-Cut Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Classic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 6.0 mm Cushion-Cut Peridot (1 pcs) 0.99 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (4
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.90 Carat Cushion Cut Fire Opal Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat and Round-Cut Brown Diamond (4 pcs) 0.09 Carat, Round-cut White Diamond (60 pcs) 0.41 carat accent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified 7.05 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Cushion Cut Halo Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold 4 prong setting with 18K White Gold Ring. It is encircled by 150 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.50ct Cushion Blue Topaz Engagement Ring 0.66 Carat Round Diamond in 18ct Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning 5.50ct Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Engagement Ring set in 18ct White Gold with Four Claws
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Cushion Cut Light Yellow Diamond Unique Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 1.22ct Cushion Cut Modified Brilliant Diamond with GIA
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Petite Organic Design Cushion Diamond Ring Center, 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
: 6.8X4.8 Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Center Gemstone Shape: Elongated Cushion Center Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

3.08 Fancy Yellow Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond and Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique Victorian style three stone diamond ring boasts a 3.08 carat Natural Fancy Yellow
Category

2010s North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 4 Radiant Cut Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with Trapeozid
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Radiate unparalleled elegance with this GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...

14 Karat Gold Cushion Teal Sapphire Vintage Diamond Ring Center, 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
blue cushion shape sapphire, accented with round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Platinum 0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Certificate Clarity: SI (eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 4 mm (widest point) Made by Hasbani Diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Diamonds. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.50 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Diamonds. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.19 Carat Cushion-Cut London Blue Topaz Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 6.0 mm (1 pcs) 1.19 carat Cushion-Cut Prong Setting
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Engagement 0.68 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Diamonds. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Diamonds. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.83 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.70 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement RIng
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.68 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.45 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 2.18 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...

0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.51 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...

Stunning 5.28 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this ring is centered with a vivid blue cushion cut Ceylon sapphire that
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.67 Carats Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Natural
Located in New York, NY
. Surrounded by a halo of white diamonds. 0.54 Carats in Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds (4 pc) VS Quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Three Stone 4.84 Carat GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamond J Color VS2 Clarity 3.20 Carats, GIA Certified Cushion J Color VS1
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.36 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
a natural cushion cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by round natural white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

14 Karat Gold Cushion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Center 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shape: Elongated Cushion Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Cushion Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Fashionable ring features a 0.52 Cushion Shape Yellow Diamond GIA Certified four (4) prong set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.50 Carat SI/H Solitaire Cushion Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
customized or redesigned. Details Item Code :- SER-24176 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 2.48 gm 14k Solid Yellow Gold Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat SI/H Solitaire Cushion Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
customized or redesigned. Details Item Code :- SER-24176 Gross Wt. :- 2.92 gm 18k Solid Yellow Gold Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 0.75 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by round natural white diamond melee. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

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4 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 101 antique edition and 445 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond from Single Stone, Antinori Fine Jewels and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 140 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 4 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond?

On average, a 4 carat cushion cut yellow diamond at 1stDibs sells for $14,974, while they’re typically $558 on the low end and $1,150,000 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.