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5 Ct Emerald Cut D Color

GIA Certified 5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
5 carat emerald cut diamond set in luxurious platinum, exuding elegance and sophistication. The
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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.5 ct emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 2 gr depends from size Moissanite: weight 0.5 ct, D/ VS, emerald cut. 💍Item will be done for order
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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

0.5 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
depends from size Moissanite: weight 0.5 ct, D/ VS, emerald cut. 💍Item will be done for order. 💍
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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

1 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
depends from size Moissanite: weight 1 ct, D/ VS, emerald cut. 💍Item will be done for order. 💍
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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

Emerald Cut Amethyst & Moissanites 14k gold Ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
: Amethyst: 1.5 ct aprox, purple color, transparent Side stones: moissanites, round brilliant cut, marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.2 Ct Fine Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire + 1.5 Ct Diamond 18 KWG Ring S 7
Located in New York, NY
, Emerald, and Sapphire along with approximately 1.5 carats of brilliant cut diamonds. This ring is a true
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2010s Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Three Stone Emerald Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Gemstones: Moissanites: emerald cut, 1 ct D/VS. Side stones: moissanites, emerald cut, D/V, 0.5 ct. 💍Item
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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

Emerald Cut Moissanite Three Stone Engagement 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
gr depends from size. Gemstones: Moissanites, 3 pieces, emerald cut, D/Vs, weight aprox 2.5 ct. 💍
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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

Emerald Cut Moissanite Three Stone Engagement 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
gr depends from size. Gemstones: Moissanites, 3 pieces, emerald cut, D/Vs, weight aprox 2.5 ct. 💍
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Three-Stone Rings

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

Emerald cut Amethyst and baguette moissanites 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Weight: 2.2 depends from size Gemstones: Amethyst: emerald cut, 1.5 ct aprox, lavender to purple color
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1CT Emerald Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1CT Emerald Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.30 Ct Fine Natural Ruby & 2 Ct Finest Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
resizing services to perfectly fit your desired size. The diamonds, boasting VS clarity and D color
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2010s Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
old mine cut cushion shape Colombian emeralds (1.35 ct and 1.14 ct) of excellent bluish green color
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Early 20th Century Russian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

5.60 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
weighing 5.6 ct total weight, D-F in color, VVS-VS in clarity. The ring looks stunning in person. This ring
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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 12.60 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
x 2.50cm x 2.00cm (L x W x D). The Ring is made in US Size 5 and can be changed on request
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1CT GH-I1 Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1CT Emerald GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1931 old Ring 1ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5/6.6gr
Located in SE
. Crown 6 mm x 5.5 mm x 5 mm deep. Natural Emerald of vivid Green color 5.5 mm x 5 mm x 4 mm deep/ ca.1
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Recent Sales

22.32 Carat Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
, medium, very slightly grayish, very slightly bluish green color, (GIA vslbG 5/3), cut is good
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14k Gold Ring with Russian Mine 5.82 Ct Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm (US - 7.5) Weight: 7.80 g. Central stone: Certified natural emerald Emerald cut, weight - 5.82 ct
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Russian Mine 5.82 Ct Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
mm (US - 7.5) Weight: 7.80 g. Central stone: Certified natural emerald Emerald cut, weight - 5.82 ct
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 18.3 mm Total weight: 3.50 g Set with emerald, color - light bluish green Round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity
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2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 18.3 mm Total weight: 3.50 g Set with emerald, color - light bluish green Round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity
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2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 18.3 mm Total weight: 3.50 g Set with emerald, color - light bluish green Round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity
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2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: 18.3 mm Total weight: 3.50 g Set with emerald, color - light bluish green Round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity
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2010s Spanish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
emerald, color - light bluish green round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity: Transparent Si2 (has some inclusions
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2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
emerald, color - light bluish green round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity: Transparent Si2 (has some inclusions
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2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
emerald, color - light bluish green round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity: Transparent Si2 (has some inclusions
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2010s Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Round Shape Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
emerald, color - light bluish green round cut, 2.27 ct. Clarity: Transparent Si2 (has some inclusions
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2010s Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 3.03 carats Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.00cm (L x W x D). The Ring is made in US size 5 and can be changed on request. ✦ Handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6.22 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum. 20 Emerald cut diamonds = 6.22 ct. Color: D(9 stones)-E(5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified 14kt Yellow Gold Gemstone Engagement Ring with Emerald and Diamonds"
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Detail: - One Natural Pear-Cut Emerald, 2.70 ct - Measurements: 11.6 x 8.5 x 5 mm - One Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite, Gem Quality, 10 cts. surrounded by fine white Diamonds & set in 18K.
Located in Aspen, CO
Large Gem Quality 10 ct. Tanzanite (probably D-Block. - the finest of the mines in Tanzania
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

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Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

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2010s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Diamond, Platinum

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2010s American Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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5 Ct Emerald Cut D Color For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 5 ct emerald cut d color you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 5 ct emerald cut d color may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 5 ct emerald cut d color from Daizy Jewellery, Antinori Fine Jewels and Simon Ardem — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 5 ct emerald cut d color for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 5 Ct Emerald Cut D Color?

On average, a 5 ct emerald cut d color at 1stDibs sells for $2,478, while they’re typically $360 on the low end and $24,000 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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.