Sunita Nahata Amethyst 4.75ct. Drop Earrings in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Drop Earrings in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Amethyst: 4.75 carat, 10X10mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearl Cocktail Ring Certified By SSEF
Located in Dubai, AE
This natural pearl ring, adorned with diamond briolettes and rose cut diamonds, exudes a sense of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Citrine 6.76ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Citrine Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond. Citrine: 4.72 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Citrine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 4.49ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Amethyst: 4.49 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Citrine 4.85ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Citrine Fancy Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond. Citrine: 4.85 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Garnet 6.77ct. Pendant in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Read Garnet Fancy Pendant in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Red Garnet: 6.77 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold 5.0ct Diamond and Sapphire Dangle Earrings MF30-021026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These uniquely elegant earrings are simply spectacular. At the base, Diamond briolettes with a total weight of 5.0 carats shine brightly every time they catch the light.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.8 Carat Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful example of the Belle Epoque style features 5.8 Carats of Old Mine Cut, Briolette Cut, and Single Cut diamonds set in platinum and adorned with millegrain and lattice w...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,535 / item
Ice Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Thin Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace with 31.69 carats of briolette cut ice diamonds. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their spe...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Line Earrings, 2.22tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted and delicately hinged with a granulation bead to allow subtle movement, each pair is finished with a faceted diamond briolette for a final touch of light and sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$16,370 / item
Alex Jona Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold necklace suspending 114 drop briolette cut natural fancy yellow diamonds weighing 6.64 carats in total.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold necklace suspending a white diamond drop briolette cut weighing 0.09 carats, G color, VS2 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 16" Black Diamond(80.00CT) Cleopatra Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Length: 16" Stones : 3.5mm natural black diamond oval faceted beads 4.8 x 6.5mm - 5.3 x 8.0mm natural black diamond faceted briolettes 1.0mm round faceted black diamonds Black Diamon...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Drop 18 Karat White Gold Thin Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace alternating 19.55 carats in total of briolette cut white diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,097Sale Price|47% Off
16" Natural White Diamond(1.02ct) Drop Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This 16" necklace features a white diamond pavé-set circle pendant with a 0.10ct white diamond baguette centerpiece crafted in 14K white gold, paired with a sparkling 0.96ct diamond...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Guava Quartz and Amethyst with Diamond Earrings in 18KRG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst : 23.65 carat baguette briolette - 2 pieces. Diamond: 2.05carat, G colour, VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.71 Carat Diamond Lotus Flower Chandelier Bell Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Enhancing its fluid elegance, an articulating fringe of teardrop-shaped diamond briolettes dangles effortlessly from the base, creating an airy silhouette that responds beautifully t...
Diamond, White Gold
Orecchini Pendenti con n° 124 Diamanti e Topazio Giallo, Oro 18kt Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Gli orecchini sono un modello pendente, ed hanno due topazi gialli a goccia di taglio briolette. Le due gocce di topazi gialli sono contornate da diamanti. Su tutta la montatura deg...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orecchini Pendenti con n° 124 Diamanti e Topazio Giallo, Oro 18kt Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Gli orecchini sono un modello pendente, ed hanno due topazi gialli a goccia di taglio briolette. Le due gocce di topazi gialli sono contornate da diamanti. Su tutta la montatura deg...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Line Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Line Earrings feature a series of diamonds separated by white gold links, and finished with a larger diamond briolette drop.
Diamond, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 4.53ct. Pendant in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Pendant in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Amethyst: 4.53 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata London Blue Topaz 7.25ct. Drop Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
London Blue Topaz Drop Earrings in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. London Blue Topaz: 7.25 carat, 10X10mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Swiss Blue Topaz 7.61ct. Drop Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Swiss Blue Topaz Drop Earrings in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. Swiss Blue Topaz: 7.61 carat, 10X10mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,207Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Jewellery Rocket Pendant 18K White Gold 3.09 Carats White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This playful Sybarite Rocket pendant crafted elegantly in white gold and briolette cut diamonds has been designed to add a touch of fun to your collection. 3.09cts white diamonds,(L...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,000 / set
18K White Gold Gemstone Chandelier Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Dramatic, vibrant, and exquisitely crafted, these 18K white gold chandelier earrings are a celebration of color and brilliance. Designed to captivate with graceful movement and strik...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Casarin for Cellini Carved Citrine, Amethyst & Dia. YG Flower Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with hand carved and polished Citrine petals, pear shaped Amethyst briolette centers with trimming of round white brilliant Diamonds.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Swiss Blue Topaz 6.76ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Swiss Blue Topaz Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. Swiss Blue Topaz: 6.76 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$48,999Sale Price|38% Off
PANIM 40 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Beads Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 40cts Fancy Color Diamond Beads Cocktail Earrings 18K White Gold These Panim fancy color diamond beads and briolette tassel earrings are a stunning addition to any jewelry co...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Honey Quartz 11.79ct. Drop Earring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Honey Quartz Drop Earring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond. Honey Quartz: 11.79 carat, 16X11mm size, pear briolette shape.
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Honey Quartz 5.91ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Honey Quartz Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond. Honey Quartz Quartz: 5.91 carat, 16X11mm size, Pear briolette shape.
White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Rose Quartz 6.17ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rose Quartz Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. RoseQuartz: 6.17 carat, 16X11mm size, Pear briolette shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$16,136Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Jewellery Rocket Pendant Necklace 3.09 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
An utterly enchanting piece, for you to love to the moon and back. 18K White Gold Fancy Pendant set with 3.09 Carat of round and briolette cut white diamonds. Total weight of the pen...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, ...
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
20" Natural Black Diamond(17.86ct) Rosary Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Interspersed throughout are delicate butterfly-shaped arrangements black diamond briolette accents, adding texture, movement, and subtle sparkle to the design.
Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,222Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Rosecut & Fancy Brio Diamond Jasmin Style Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Rosecut & Fancy Brio Diamond Jasmin Style Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Inspired by Nature, Set in 18K White Gold with Diamond Rosecuts & fancy Briolette Colour FGH Quality VS ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron "Laperouse" 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut G VS1 GIA Certified Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Multi Gemstone 65.52ct. Necklace in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mint Quartz Amethyst, Rose quartz, Citrine, London Blue topaz necklace in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Mint Quartz: 13.70 carat, 16X11mm size, pear briolette shape.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Guava Quartz 42.01ct. necklace in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Guava Quartz necklace in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Guava Quartz: 15.75 carat, 14X10mm size, cushion briolette shape.
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata London Blue Topaz 5.36ct. Drop Earring in 18KRG With Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
London Blue Topaz Drop Earring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. London Blue Topaz: 5.369 carat, 10X7mm size, Pear Briolette shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$14,700Sale Price|30% Off
JR 18 Karat White Gold Drop Diamond Rose Cut Turquoise Necklace
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 18 Karat White Gold Drop Diamond Rose cut & Briolettes Turquoise Necklace Every necklace has a story to tell!
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Iconic CARTIER Art Deco Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco CARTIER Turquoise Briolette and OEC Diamond Drop Platinum Earrings. Hand set with Turquoise Briolette Gemstones and Old European Cut Diam...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Earrings suspending 2 drilled briolette cut Black Diamonds weighing 1.20 carats in total.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Baroque Tahiti Pearl Ice Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold dangle earrings, showcasing two natural light grey Tahiti baroque pearls, suspended from 13.30 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat White gold Earrings suspending 2 drilled briolette cut Black Diamonds weighing 1.20 carats in total.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Burma Sapphire White & Yellow Diamond Joker Pin
Located in New York, NY
superior quality of diamonds , all VS clarity and E color Total diamond weight is approximately 4.5 ct There is a Carved Natural Russian emerald Which is GIA certified of approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst and Quartz 7.99ct. Earrings in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rose Quartz: 3.95 carat, 10X7mm size, pear briolette shape. Diamond: 0.04 carat, 1.10mm size round shape, G color, VS clarity.
White Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata 21.5 Carat Blue Topaz & Diamond Floral Ring in 18Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Topaz: 37.57 carat pear briolettes - 20 pieces. Diamonds: 0.68 carat, G colour, VS clarity.
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 13.78 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco yellow marquise briolette sapphire and diamond necklace pendant. Gia certified natural no heat sapphire with 30 accent diamonds on a platinum chain.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Sunita Nahata London Blue Topaz 6.00ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
London Blue Topaz Fancy Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. London Blue Topaz: 6.00 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Swiss Blue Topaz 6.40ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Swiss Blue Topaz Fancy Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. Swiss Blue Topaz: 6.40 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Sunita Nahata Multi-Color Semi-Precious Gemstone Necklace in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Honey Quartz: 17.41 carat oval briolette shape - 16x12 size - 2 pieces. Citrine: 38.42 carat oval briolette shape Diamonds: 1.89 carat natural fancy color.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold Earrings suspending two cluster of drop briolette cut black diamonds weighing 3.07 carats in total.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Mint Quartz & gemstone 17.15ct. necklace in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mint Quartz, Rose quartz, Citrine, London Blue topaz necklace in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Mint Quartz: 3.16 carat, 12X8mm size, pear briolette shape.
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Quartz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 11.96ct. Drop Earring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Drop Earring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Amethyst: 11.968 carat, 16X11mm size, Pear Briolette shape.
White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 6.65ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Red Garnet Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond. Red Garnet: 6.65 carat, 12X12mm size, Hexagon briolette shape.
White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Orange Moonstone 10.51ct. Drop Earrings in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Orange Moonstone Drop Earrings in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond. Smokey Quartz: 10.51 carat, 12X12mm size, heart briolette shape.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Smokey Quartz 10.75ct. Drop Earrings in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Smokey Quartz Drop Earrings in 18Karat Rose Gold with Diamond. Smokey Quartz: 10.75 carat, 12X12mm size, heart briolette shape.
Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern 18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Faceted Citrine Teardrop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Details & Specifications Period: 2000-Present (Modern / Contemporary High Jewelry) Metal: 18-Karat White Gold (Tested/Stamped 750) Total Weight: 16.00 grams total weight Length: ...
Citrine, 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.