9 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and wearable diamond band. 9.01 carats of white Emerald cut diamonds set in a custom platinum mounting. 6 mm wide Size 6.5, the size can be adjusted slightly.
Diamond
Estate 9 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Tennis Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Sixty-seven emerald-cut diamonds in a single straight line of step-cuts dazzle around the wrist. 9.13 carats total, G–H color, VS clarity. Perfectly matched, they flow like a river a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,160,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9 Carat Emerald-cut Diamond Ring Flawless D Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This breathtaking ring features a rare and exceptional 9.12 carat emerald cut diamond, certified by GIA as D color and Internally Flawless. Perfectly proportioned with outstanding br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9 carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS ring! 9.53 carat Vivid Green Oval shaped emerald. 2.13 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Set in 18k white gold Currently a size 6.5, this ring can be sized ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.65 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
1.65 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Platinum Composition: Solid Platinum Primary Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Asscher Cut Emerald W...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Size 7 inches long This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 17 stones of Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 inches long This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 inches long This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 19 stones of Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.00 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Second stone, natural round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approx. 2.00 carats, clarity SI1-SI2 / color H-G Total gemstone weight 8.00 carats Total ring weight 16.5g Composition yel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
23.92 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite diamond and emerald dangle earrings finely crafted in platinum, showcasing 14 emerald cut emeralds weighing approximately 23.92 carats total and 20 certified round brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9 Carat Kunzite Ring. Emerald Cut Natural Kunzite 0.70TWC Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Kunzite Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 9-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Primary Stone Color: Vivid Pink Color Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Carat: Appr...
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
9 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Platinum Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid hand made Platinum diamond and emerald bracelet with repeating large and small Deco sections and a hidden catch. 2 Marquise diamonds approx. total weight 1.50cts, G, VS. 264...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.52 Carat Brilliant Cut Emerald and Diamond 9 Stone Wedding Band 14K Whitegold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 5 brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carats total alternating with 4 round emeralds weighing 0.52 carats. Stones secured with a sh...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.33 Carat Brilliant Cut Emerald Diamond 9 Stone Wedding Band 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 4 brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.37 carats total alternating with 5 round emeralds weighing 0.33 carats. Stones secured with a sh...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9 Carat Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring & Matching 22 Carat Tennis
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite bespoke set features a stunning 9-carat emerald cut eternity band ring crafted in 18K white gold, customized exclusively for the client.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Pear Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring Jacket in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 9 Carat Zambia Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring with Jacket in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 9 Carat Green Emerald Insignificant OIL Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
9 Carat Green Emerald Ring with Certification certified as insignificant oil!
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The square cut emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and measure 15pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are diamonds which measure 2pts each. The ring is modelled ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
7 Ct Finest Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.5Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 9
Located in New York, NY
7 Ct Finest Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald & 1.5Ct Diamond Ring, 18 Kt Gold Size 9 This classic ring features an Emerald cut Zambian emerald of extreme fine quality, boasting a desirab...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
7 Carat Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Hanging/Drop Earrings 18Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
7 Carat Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Hanging Earrings 18 K White Gold This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 18 karat White gold weighing 9 grams T...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring A classic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring crafted in platinum and set with a bright 2.26 carat emerald-cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
0.97 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18k Gold Anniversary Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Anniversary Ring is made in 18K White Gold showcasing 9 perfectly matched VS/E-F Emerald Cut Diamond Set in Shared Prong Mode. Total Weight of diamonds: 0.97 Ct Clarit...
Diamond, 18k 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
9 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Natural Emerald & 1 ct Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 11 stones of oval Emeralds .
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 18 carat white gold Weight: 16 gram Diamonds: approximate 2.5 Carat Round brilliant cut diamonds Emerald: Approximately 3 Carat Origin : Colombia Ring Size 9 Color: Deep ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring - 900 Emerald Cut 1.23ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Metal Content: 900 Plat 100 Irid Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .39ct Cut: Emerald Certified by: GIA Report Number: 6227175483 Natural Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9 Carat Silver Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring, Modern Design, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A 9 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring is the epitome of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels approximately 9 carat Colombian emerald and diamond bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Its design centres around a cabochon Colombian emerald of approximately 9 carats adorned with 9.60 carats F-G colour VS clarity round cut diamonds and 2 rows of princess cut emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Luxury 1.00 TCW Colombian Emerald & G-VS Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18K White Gol
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The dramatic face measures an impressive 11.5mm wide, gracefully tapering down to a comfortable 4.5mm shank at the base.Set seamlessly within the heavy 9-gram band are 20 premium rou...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
9 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Radiating timeless elegance, this 9-carat emerald-cut yellow sapphire commands attention with its rich golden hue, symbolizing prosperity and wisdom.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2.45 Carat Emerald Cut/Round Brilliant Diamond 18k Gold Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made in 18K White Gold showcasing 9 perfectly matched VS/E-F Emerald Cut and 9 Round Brilliant Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. Total Weight of diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Pear Shape Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Size 7, is a classic piece of jewelry showcasing a pear-shaped sugar loaf emerald from Zambia with exc...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
4.76 Carat Emerald Cut Tourmaline Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Introducing an exquisite marvel of 1970's design and craftsmanship, the 4.76ct emerald cut tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.36 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond East West Bezel Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 5.36 carat natural emerald cut diamond solitaire unisex east west bezel set uniex ring in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond three-stone ring. Mounted in 18k rose gold, this 1920's GIA bezel set 2.45ct emerald cut diamond is graded N, very light yellow, accented with a pair of 1920's shield cut dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.63 Carat Emerald and 2.31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with clear hallmarks to the interior of the shank. Emerald Quality Color Green Origin Zambia Cut Fancy heart C...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.51 Carat Platinum
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful diamond platinum engagement ring. The ring comprises of a emerald cut diamond with a weight of 1.51ct, F colour and VVS2 clarity in a 4 claw setting. Complementing this c...
Diamond, Platinum
3.97 Carat Brilliant Cut Emerald and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sparkle in the spotlight with this brilliant cut emerald and diamond bangle bracelet. Features 9 brilliant-cut round emeralds weighing 3.97 carats and surrounding the emeralds are 90...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Yellow Gold Open Work Drop Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
Treat yourself to this elegant vintage pendant and chain necklace, masterfully crafted in warm 9 carat yellow gold. The pendant features an elegant open work drop design with two sl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 18k Emerald 5.50ctw Anniversary Ring 9
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 5.50ctw Cut: Emerald Color: I - J Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 5.50ctw Style: Eternity Wed...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.05 Carat Emerald and 1.99 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning emerald and diamond cluster ring in the UK. Emerald Quality Cut Emerald Content 2.05 carats Dime...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$9,084Sale Price|20% Off
0.30 carat Diamonds and 4.45 carat Emeralds Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Includes HRD Antwerp LAB certificate ** IN STOCK** Specifications: • Metal: 18k yellow gold • Stones: Emerald center AAA, diamonds • Emerald Carat Weight: 4.45 ct • Diamond Carat W...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Pendant, 14KWG Chain
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified ,Report # 2231401718 , Natural Beryl , F2 Exact known weight 8.37 Ct Natural Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Pendant with approximately 0.65 ct of diamond Halo with 14 Kara...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 K White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 K White Gold Magnificient green Emerald stones (2 pieces Total Weight 8.75 Carat), arranged around natural diamonds (300 pieces Total W...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 1.73 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Total Weight 4.58 Grams 14K White Gold: 4.23 Grams 1.15 Ct Emerald-Cut Diamond (9 Pcs.) 0.58 Ct Round-Cut Diamond (36 Pcs.)
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s 1.33 Carat Emerald and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage emerald jewellery. Emerald Quality Cut Mixed Content 1.33 carats Dimensions 7.18m...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
5.5 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond 18K White Gold Filigree Crossover Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 5.5 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Vintage Art Nouveau Style Filigree Crossover Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.58 Carat SI/H Emerald Round Diamond Hoop Earrings 9 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SNE-1010 Gross Wt. :- 2.33 gm 9k White Gold Wt. :- 2.21 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.58 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Length :-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.5 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond 18K White Gold Filigree Crossover Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 5.5 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Vintage Art Nouveau Style Filigree Crossover Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.34ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 Metal Content: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold (solitaire's prongs) Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 2.08ct Cut:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
9 Ct Cushion Colombian Emerald & Diamond 2.5 Ct Ring Platinum Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 20 gm Diamonds: 2.48 Carat , Brilliant cut Round Stamped PT 900 Ring Size 6 Emerald: 9 Carat Origin : Colombia Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quali...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Bracelet with Emerald-Cut and Baguette Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Center Row: 9 emerald-cut diamonds, approx. 12.00 carats total (center diamond approx. 1.80 carats) Additional Diamonds: Approximately 18.00 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This modern crisp design features a single .16 carat emerald cut diamond set in platinum. Ring Size: 9 1/2 Can be sized Metal Type: Platinum (stamped and/or tested) Metal Weight: 12...
Diamond, Platinum
12.20 Carat Diamond Emerald Pie-Cut "Illusion" Solitaire Tennis Bracelet in Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
12.20 Carat Diamond Emerald Pie-Cut "Illusion" Solitaire Tennis Bracelet in Gold This invisible setting diamond pie-cut tennis bracelet is a crafty design wherein 9 smaller fancy em...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.08 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Loose Gemstone by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Brand: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Gemstone: Natural Aquamarine Carat Weight: 4.08 carats Cut: Emerald Cut Measurements: 12.3 x 9 x 5.70 mm Setting: Loose, unmounted gemsto...
Emerald, Beryl, Aquamarine, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Ros...
10.52 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gorgeous tennis bracelet set with 9 Emeralds surrounded by brilliant cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.70ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $100 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F1) Carat(s): 1.40...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.