Kwiat 18K White Gold Chandelier 3.00ct TW Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Kwiat
Located in New York, NY
A showstopping pair of chandelier earrings from Kwiat, set throughout with round brilliant diamonds totaling 3.00ct, graded F-G in color and VVS in clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$23,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 89.93 Ct. Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant.
Located in Miami, FL
A total of 198 diamonds weighing approximately 4.50 carats define the intricate frame, complemented by 12 larger accent diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carats. With a brilliant ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1.60 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Button Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Made of 18 karat yellow and white gold and set with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VVS clarity, total weight approximately 1.66 carats).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 12 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite genuine Art Deco style ring handcrafted in 18 kt gold by master jewelers, featuring an amazing rare vivid 12,24 carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire cushion-shape, surrounded ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 2.5 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: F-G / VVS-VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Jewelry Pouch Sku#11905TBJ053025-6.75
Diamond, Platinum
Earrings with Emeralds & Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Perfect for festive evenings, they embody refined beauty and enduring style — a dazzling complement to any elegant evening gown. 18 Karat white gold 2 emeralds, tot. 2.10 ct., Afri...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 2.13 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18 Kt Gold Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The link bracelet is fully set with high quality diamonds white diamonds F-G / VVS-VS brilliant cut and baguettes, weighing a total of 5.38 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Platinum Fabric Bracelet with 7.50 cttw Diamonds
Located in Napoli, NA
Stunning platinum fabric bracelet topped with 7.5 ct of sparkling baguette, marquise and round brilliant diamonds (VVs clarity - G/H Color). 1980 circa.
Diamond, Platinum
Radiant 0.27 carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 14K rose gold half eternity ring is set with 9 round brilliant diamonds, totalling 0.27ct. The diamonds, graded G for colour and VVS for clarity, radiate exceptional b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late Deco 13.10 Ct Diamond Riviere Necklace Platinum 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary late Deco riviere necklace, 1935 circa Beautifully hand crafted as unique example of solid 18 KT white gold Displayed in the middle neckline a selection of bright white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Chopard Sapphire and Diamond Puff Heart Earrings in 18k. Gold, Circa 2005
By Chopard
Located in Wailea, HI
Details: Maker: Chopard Circa: 2005 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 2 Heart-Shaped Sapphires (~0.80ct total), 70 Round Brilliant Diamonds (~0.60ct total, F-G/VVS) Closure: Clip...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Signed "JMRosas" Rosior Diamond Ring set in Platinum
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Cocktail Ring set in Platinum with: - 1 Princess Cut Diamond (G-VVS) with 0,52 ct; - 2 Brilliant Cut Diamonds (G-VVS) with 0,91 ct; - 58 Brilliant Cut Diamonds (F...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.54 Ct Colombian Emerald 5.75 CT Diamond 18 KT Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Sensational pair of Art Deco Diamond & Colombian Emeralds cluster earrings, 1935 circa Skillfully hand crafted in traditional cluster setting classy in design with great impact when ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Italian Cuff Bracelet Yellow and White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The bracelet features approximately a total of 1.50 carats of diamonds, 48 diamonds brilliant -cut, F-G, VVS and 9 diamonds baguette-cut, F-G, VVS.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,682 / item
Gold Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
These hoop earrings are crafted in Italy from 18k rose gold and embellished with 0.15-carats of sparkling Round brilliant cut Diamonds, graded G color Vvs clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
ALGT certified 1.46 Carat Ural Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Design & Style: cocktail ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, pear cabochon cut 5. Weight & Size: 28 brilliant cut diamonds - 0.42crt F/G/VVS/VS 1 pear cabochon cut Emerald-1.46 crt ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Délices de Goa Necklace 18K Gold Turquoises, Amethysts & Diamonds.
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Necklace: 8 round diamonds, brilliant cut, color F-G, clarity VVS approx. 0,44 ct, 18 karat white gold Weight 44,24 g Length: d=40 cm Signed Cartier, numbered, French assay mark f...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Tuxedo Suite
Located in Napoli, IT
Elegant 1970 circa Italian tuxedo cufflinks suite set with natural Sapphire and Diamonds, hand crafted of solid Platinum Chic timeless design set with 6 Royal Blue color natural Sapp...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Jelly Opal 4.20 Ct and Diamond Dangly Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
(average) – 2 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx .15 Ct (G/VVS) – 60 brilliant cut diamonds totalling approx .30 G/VVS/VS Ct Measures: 17 x 10 mm.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 2.75 Carats Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Ring size 52 1/2 (EU) / 6 1/4 (US) Origin and treatment of the ruby: Thailand, heat treated Color and clarity of the brilliant-cut diamonds: G / VVS - VS Assay mark: 750
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cartier Délices de Goa Pendant in 18K Gold with Turquoises, Amethysts & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The warm tones of the gold adds intensity to this pendant of luxurious color. 5 round diamonds, brilliant cut, color F-G, clarity VVS, approx. 0,4ct, 18 karat yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,267Sale Price|50% Off
R-ETERNAL - ETERNAL HEARTS RING with CENTER ROUND ORANGE SAPPHIRE & DIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
.: US 6,860,117 B2 ETERNAL HEARTS RING with CENTER ROUND ORANGE SAPPHIRE & DIAMONDS Metal: PLATINUM & 18K YELLOW GOLD Stone Info: 1 - 1.07 CT CENTER ROUND ORANGE SAPPHIRE Diamond I...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.30 Ct Sapphire .90 Ct Diamond 18 KT Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Hand fabricated mount of solid 18 Kt white gold Gorgeously designed as a trio of clusters set with bright white Diamonds and intense cornflower colour Blue Sapphires The centre piece...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate 25.00 Ct Untreated Red Rubellite 1.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
25.00 Carats Earth Gift Extraordinary estate ring set with a natural untreated Red Rubellite, totally natural, earth gift – 25.00 Ct. prizing stunning Red Colour Hand crafted mount o...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Eternity Band Ring Round Diamonds 0.51tcw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Eternity Band Ring in Platinum Style: Channel-Set Eternity Ref. number: 145/12/10601762 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 Measurements: 2.5 MM TCW: 0.51 tcw Main Diamond: 39 Roun...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold Sapphire Emerald and Diamonds Earrings and Ring Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Details Sapphire cabochon: 2.51 carat Pear Shaped emeralds: 1.12 carat Brilliant cut diamonds (F-G, VVS-VS): 2.67 carat Earrings: 17mm x 9.9mm Ring: 10mm wide
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,764 / item
Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
These hoop earrings are handcrafted in 18k rose gold and embellished with 0.15-carats of sparkling Round brilliant cut Diamonds, graded G color Vvs clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
70s Colombian Emerald, Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
The two splendid natural emeralds with a vivid green color (emerald cut - total 1.60 ct) surrounded by 48 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds (VVS - G Color - 1.20 ct) stand out, th...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Custom-Cut Ruby Baguette Onyx Diamond 18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Fan Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color. Push Back Mechanism 18K Yellow Gold: 9.267 g Ruby Gemstones: 5.06 cts Onyx Gemstones: 20.9 cts Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 67.00 Ct Red Coral 2.90 CT Diamond Rare Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
. – natural untreated- pretty rare to fins Red OX blood Coral specimen of this size and quality this boasts between a rich frame of Diamonds for an outstanding dazzling effect Approx...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 8.0 Ct Peridot 1.40 CT Diamond Bow Drop Platinum Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
(h. x w.) with 7.8 grams gross weight They are in good condition throughout keeping with age The perfect pair to wear easily day /night, expressing great style for an understated vis...
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Legacy Collection Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Legacy Collection Full Circle Band Ring Style: Full-Circle Bead-Set with Milgrain Edge Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5 Measurements: 2 MM Width TCW: 0.43 tcw Main Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Cushion Modified 'GIA Certified' Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.03 ct Cushion Modified Brilliant with G color and VVS-1 clarity (GIA certificate upon request) mounted on an 18KT white gold solitaire-style mounting. 18 small diamonds (0.14 ct) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.60tcw 14K Lush Green Oval Emerald & Diamond Full Finger Coverage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Gold Setting Weight: 2.0 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Weight: 1.30-Carats Clarity: Semi-Transparent Color: Lush Rich Green L...
Emerald, 14k Gold
6.20 Ct Aquamarine 1.60 Ct Diamond Retro Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An exceptional vintage ring which hardly finds any equal to it Unless otherwise stated boxes are for presentation only Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum, ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Full Circle Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring in Platinum 1.00 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Style: Full Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring Metal: Platinum PT950 Width: 3 MM Size: 4.25 Total Carat Weight: 1.00 tcw Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona White Diamond Sapphire Platinum Chandelier Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum dangling chandelier earrings, set with 1.02 carats of brilliant cut diamonds G Color, VVS Clarity and 0.93 carats of squa...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 2.5 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: F-G / VVS-VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Ring Box Retail Value: $2,875 + tax = $3,097.8...
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona Riccioli White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Riccioli ring, set with 1 carat of white brilliant cut diamonds, G color, VVS clarity. Size US 6, can be size...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peau D'ange Coral Diamond Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Retro Cocktail Ring mounted in 18k rose gold set with a natural, of great quality, Peau D'Ange/Angel skin Coral 24.56 x 16 mm and surrounded by 0.60 carat of Round brillia...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,087Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 5, 89 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This beautiful and bright cocktail ring is set in the center with one large natural Pear Cabochon Cut Ruby with a vibrant and rich color, weight 5,89 ct. surrounded by 0,50 of colorl...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1.53ct Cushion Ruby & Diamond Ring by Bill Bates for Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold (Hallmarked) Center Stone: 1.53ct Cushion Cut Ruby Accent Diamonds: 1.07ctw Tapered Baguettes; .64ctw Round Brilliants Clarity/Color: VVS-V...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Pink Plique-A-Jour Enamel Rose Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color. 18K Yellow Gold: 7.90 g Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, Certified): VVS/VS, G/H 0.28 cts Metal: 14K Gold, BIS Hallmark, India ...
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Black Onyx Pear Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color. Push Back Mechanism Onyx Gemstones: 20.9 cts Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, Certified): VVS/VS, G/H, 0.365 cts Metal: 18K Go...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Schlumberger Platinum & Gold Butterfly Motif Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet is made of platinum and 18-karat yellow gold and features oval faceted citrine, pink and blue sapphire, round brilliant cut diamond (F-G color, VVS clarity, approximatel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Beatrice Barzaghi Made in Italy Diamond Pave Awarded White Gold Engagement Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Immerse yourself in the divine allure of this exquisite piece, featuring: Precious Materials: The Gemini Ring is meticulously crafted from 18kt white gold, adorned with approximatel...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Discover the enchanting features and benefits of this remarkable piece: • Exquisite Materials: Crafted from 18 karat rose gold, the Gemini Clamper Bracelet boasts approximately 8.6 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.71Ct unheated Burmese Cabochon Star Ruby & diamond cluster ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
This exquisite unheated Burmese star ruby and diamond cluster ring is set in 18k white gold, and the ruby is round cabochon star ruby with 5.71 carats , surrounded with natural ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Quality English Mabe Pearl 1.50 Carat G VVS Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Must High quality in all senses these vintage earrings bearing London Hallmarks for 1985 – individually hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold Boasting magnificent workmanship ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.60 Carat Brilliant Cut F/G VVS Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Over the Moon Classy ever loved celestial motif in jewellery, collectable, charming and feminine, crescent moon is one of the most desirable theme ever This sweet and highly sparkly...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern .60 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond G/H VVS/VS Heart Stud Earrings 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
Smart all Day long Beautifully hand made of solid 18 KT white gold, modern classy style, heart designed Diamond stud earrings Romantic and smart to wear all day long or at any occas...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,650
Adorable 2.30 Carat Diamond G VVS Ball Studs
Located in Napoli, IT
They hold an incredible amount of Diamonds expertly pave’ set – 94 round brilliant cut Diamonds for 2.30 Ct total content rated as G VVS 10.0 grams in gold weight!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,900
1.45 Carat G VVS Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A dreaming and high quality Diamond cluster ring set throughout with extremely fine round brilliant cut Diamonds rated as G VVS for a total content of 1.45 Carat Diamonds project an ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,950
1940 Sensational 2.50 Carat Diamond G VVS/VS Daisy Cluster Ring 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
A Statement for Ever This imposing classy vintage ring dates 1940 ca, suitable for engagement or for life companion The classy style of diamond cluster in the romantic shape of a da...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$42,759 / item
HRD Certified Exquisite 12.95 Carat F-G/VVS Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k Gold
Located in Darmstadt, DE
HRD Certified Exquisite 12.95 Carat F-G/VVS Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k Gold Superb Diamonds Bracelet with 37 Exquisite, Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$34,961 / item
HRD Certified Exquisite 11.70 Carat F-G/VVS Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k Gold
Located in Darmstadt, DE
HRD Certified Exquisite 11.70 Carat F-G/VVS Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k Gold Superb Diamonds Bracelet with 39 Exquisite, Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$50,572 / item
HRD Certified Exquisite 14 Carat F-G/VVS Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k Gold
Located in Darmstadt, DE
HRD Certified Exquisite 14 Carat F-G/VVS Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k Gold Superb Diamonds Bracelet with 35 Exquisite, Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.