Pomellato Black Diamond Onyx Bow White Gold Drop Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Blackened White Gold Black Diamond Onyx Drop Bow Earrings by Pomellato. With Black diamonds - 0.64ctw 2x medium onyx briolette cut These earrings come with original Pomellato bo...
Black Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Grey Diamond Drop Necklace in Yellow Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This necklace features a natural grey diamond briolette with a cool pearly glow, strung on a fine 16-inch chain.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18K white gold drop earrings set with twenty white diamonds weighing 0.69 carats and two briolette cut white diamond drops, F colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 18KT Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
The lower portion terminates in a stepped motif suspending multiple diamond briolettes. The earrings are set throughout with a combination of rose-cut, old-cut, and briolette-cut dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel High Jewelry Plume Feather Full Pavé Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chanel High Jewelry Plume Feather Full Pavé Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold, Starry Setting. Center stone: 0.5ct D-color, with GIA certificate. Original retail price: over ¥170,00...
Diamond, White Gold
CHAUMET Joséphine Coronation 18K White Gold Full Pavé Diamond Ring 1.03ct
Located in Guangzhou, CN
CHAUMET Joséphine Coronation 18K White Gold Full Pavé Diamond Ring Center diamond: 1.03ct, D color (top grade), IF clarity (internally flawless) Purchased in 2016 at original price ¥...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,250Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Black Diamond(29.00CT) Bead Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A striking and authentic vintage piece, this 16-inch strand showcases the bold elegance of round faceted black diamond beads, each reflecting a deep, velvety brilliance. Evenly spac...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Necklace #16721
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Necklace JAGi Certified- This lovely necklace features five briolette cut blue topaz stones (9.9 mm x 7.0 mm) and 26 round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Tilda's Bow Double Pavé Diamond Drop Necklace, 18K White Gold
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Graff Tilda's Bow Classic Diamond Drop Necklace in 18K White Gold Center stone: 0.70ct, set with top-tier diamonds. Featuring the iconic bow design, this piece exudes timeless eleg...
Diamond, White Gold
$94,500Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 55.72 Carat Grapevine 18 Karat Diamond Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Grapevine 18 Karat Diamond Earrings Briolette-cut diamond 'grape' cluster drop earrings, set with approximately 55cts carats of Fine White dripping into White diamonds mounted...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Genuine Brazil Aquamarine drop 18K Diamond Bracelet
Located in GOES, NL
A celebration of light, luxury, and rarity — this extraordinary bracelet is crafted from rare Brazilian aquamarine of exceptional quality. Each stone has been meticulously hand-carve...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.56Carat GRS Certified Blue Sapphires and Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous pair of earrings, it features two unheated blue sapphire briolettes weighing 10.56 carat, with six white diamond beads and two fancy cut white diamonds weighing a total of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Giant Brazil Aquamarine drop 18K Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A celebration of light, luxury, and rarity — this extraordinary necklace is crafted from rare Brazilian aquamarine of exceptional quality. Each stone has been meticulously hand-carve...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
De Grisogono Chiocciola 18K White Gold Emerald Tsavorite Peridot Diamond Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Monaco, MC
At the heart of the composition, three exceptional gemstones rest within an open crystal window: a briolette-cut emerald, a briolette-cut peridot, and a faceted yellow-green stone, e...
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Tsavorite, White Gold
$17,429 / item
Alex Jona Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, beautiful and stunning cluster of diamond briolette cut drops, weighing 2,43 carats set in 18k yellow gold, dangling from a free f...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Star Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as round surrounds suspending star and pear-shaped forms Bezel and bead set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 2.20 carats total - K/L color...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Detachable Aquamarine 0.30 Karats White Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Detachable Handcrafted 4 karats Aquamarine 0.30 Karats Briolette Cut White Diamonds Drop Modern Design Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Embrace Classic with Pink Mediterannean Coral, Diamonds Gold Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Embrace Classic with Pink Mediterannean Coral, Diamonds Gold Ring. The Embrace Collection is a Masterpiece of Angeletti Jewellery.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18.00 ct CS Rose Quartz and Diamond Drop Pendant
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Rose Quartz and diamond drop necklace mounted in 18K white gold. The pendant sports a 18 Ct Rose Quartz gemstone Cabochon drop, suspended from a pave set diamond floral c...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Black and Ice Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond bracelet, featuring 4.80 carats of briolette cut black & ice diamonds.
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Fancy Orangy Brown Diamond Pendant Bow Necklace In Platinum GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant features a striking 2.21 carat Fancy Dark Orangy Brown briolette-cut diamond, GIA certified (#6234043585) for its exceptional color and natural origin.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings Briolet Chandelier Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond drop earrings feature 6 faceted ruby briolets of brilliant color for a total of approximately 35.50 carats in a playful and flexible design. The earring is compl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Long Diamond, Blue Topaz and Amethyst Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold, Diamrusa
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 13.75 grams - Diamonds: 164 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds - Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.27 carats - Gemstones: 2 Blue Topaz (Briolette Cut), 2 Amethysts (B...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
$13,499Sale Price|44% Off
Pendant in White Gold with 1 Rubelite Briolett 26, 92ct. and Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This 18k white gold pendant is set with 1x fine Rubelite in magnificient colour with intensiv red colour (briolette-cut, 33x20.5x10.5mm, 53.13ct) + 91x Diamonds (brilliant-cut, 1.2mm...
Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold
$16,476Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Pocket Rocket Pendant in Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This playful Sybarite Rocket pendant, crafted elegantly in blackened gold and briolette cut diamonds, has been designed to add a touch of fun to your collection. 18K Blackened Gold ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold
72.00ct Faceted Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant by P. Costagli on Paspaley Necklace
By Paolo Costagli
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The gem is cut in its most desirable yet rare & unusual briolette cut to capture the light with its sleek lines and facets, enhancing both its clarity and depth & showcasing the g...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Blue Diamond White Gold Beaded Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona collection, hand crafted, white gold chain necklace featuring 76 blue diamonds weighing 14.45 carats in total. Dimensions: L 46cm/18in, W 0.15in/3.89mm. This piece will ar...
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty and chic Ice Diamond Dangle Earring 3 inch long can be worn for any occasion. 18KT: 5.389 gms Diamond: 12.26cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
70.65 ctw Vintage Style Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Gemstones: Emeralds (Briolette-Cut, Drop; Approx. 68.00 ct) Rubies (Approx. 2.65 ct) Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 70.65 ctw Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Item ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alopa Diamond Multi-Gem Enamel 18K Gold Vintage Convertible Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as multiple strands of briolette cut apatite beads strung on cord and centering a removable drop station Briolette cut beads measure approximately 4.0 mm round - transparent...
Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, Tourmaline, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18K White Gold Art Deco-Style Onyx and Diamond Tassel Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking pair of Art Deco–style earrings crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a mesmerizing combination of onyx and diamonds. Each earring showcases an architectural dome design se...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel High Jewelry PLUME Feather Necklace, Full Pave Diamonds, Luxury Collectib
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Founded in 1910 by Coco Chanel, the legendary French fashion house has redefined elegance for over a century—with its High Jewelry line embodying the brand’s ethos of timeless sophis...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$15,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 41" White Diamond(10.00ct) Tincup Necklace Beads in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18K yellow gold tincup-style necklace measures 41 inches and features natural white faceted diamond beads spaced evenly along an 18K yellow gold chain for a timeless, el...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
62.94 Carat Natural Brownish-Orange Diamond Pendant 18K Gold Guild Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accompanied by a Guild Laboratories Report, this pendant is a true masterpiece for collectors of rare, large-scale colored diamonds. Center Stone: Natural Unheated Diamond Weight: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Alex Jona Floating Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace suspending a 0,26 carat round cut black diamond. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their spec...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stick Pin Diamond and Multicolor Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with diamonds and multicolor sapphire features a smooth, rounded, comma-like design pavé-set with 1.53 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS). 9 multicolor...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,354Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings in White Gold with 2 Rubelite Brioletts and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
These 18k white gold (3.01g) hangers are set with 2x fine Rubelite Drops in intensiv red colour (briolette-cut, 23x12.5x7mm, 33.02ct) + 70x Diamonds (brilliant-cut, 1.2mm, G/VS).
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Celeste Ring, 18k GG, Aquamarine, Diamonds 0, 08 Ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Celeste Ring, 18k GG, aquamarine, diamonds 0,08 ct Reference: V1745/00/A2/00/102 Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstones / Pearls: Aquamarine Briolette Dimensions: approx. ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
This magnificent vintage necklace is set with sixty-four natural green emeralds totaling 50.46 carats alternating between sixty-three naturally mined briolette-cut diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI SERPENTI Snake Head Necklace with Sapphires & Full Pave Diamonds
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Authentic BVLGARI SERPENTI high jewelry necklace. Full pave diamonds with sapphire accents, iconic snake head design. Made in 2020. Complete with original box and certificate. Retail...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cellini 18KT White Gold 9.21Ct. Yellow Sapphire 0.87Ct. Diamond Flower Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The briolette sapphires at the center of the diamond flower are raised , allowing them to capture and reflect light at any angle.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18KT White Gold 8.66Ct. Pink Sapphire 6.75Ct. Diamond Flower Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The briolette sapphires at the center of the diamond flower are raised , allowing them to capture and reflect light at any angle.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18K Diamond Taviz 18K White Gold Choker Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18K Diamond Taviz 18K White Gold Choker Necklace A chic and elegant 16" link necklace set with 7 Taviz-cut diamonds suspending gradually, set with a studded lobster clasp in 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
PANIM Cocktail Diamond Dangling Earrings 18 Karat White Gold, 6.23cts
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Cocktail Diamond Dangling Earrings 18 Karat White Gold, 6.23cts Diamond drop earrings in cut down style settings, with 12 briolette cut diamonds and small round brilliant cut ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond Bead Long Necklace Burnished 18 Karat White Gold
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat burnished white gold necklace, featuring 51.95 carats of black diamond faceted beads. Lenght: cm 90/in 35.43. Alex Jona ...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Embrace Classic with Jade, Diamonds Gold Hoop Earrings
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace Classic with Jade, Diamonds Gold Hoop Earrings The Embrace Collection is a Masterpiece of Angeletti Jewellery.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,984Sale Price|20% Off
Earrings in White Gold with Morganites Briolets, Aquamarines & Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
These 18k White Gold (25.96g) Pair of Earings are set with 2x fine Aquamarine (pear-shape, 12x8mm, 4,70ct) + 2x fine Morganite (briolette-cut, 25x17,5mm, 36.83ct + 2x Diamonds (brill...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Amethyst Diamond Tourmaline Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Amethyst Diamond Tourmaline Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Amethyst stones weighing approximately 19.80 carats (Measurements of Amethyst Faceted ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,391Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 1Carat Mille Etoiles Necklace with 10 Dangling Diamond in 18Karat RoseGold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
This necklace feature 10 white diamond full drops cut as "briolettes". They have been pierced and hang from the chain with an almost invisible gold loop.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds Stick Pin Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The brooch with sapphires and diamonds stick pin features a smooth, rounded, comma-like design pavé-set with 3.90 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS). 13 multicolor sap...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Diamond Rhodochrosite Cluster 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold pendant earrings, featuring two rhodochrosite clusters weighing 25.45 carats and set with 0.10 carats of white diamonds. Alex J...
White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Aquamarine Citrine Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The pendant highlights a 34.70-carat emerald-cut aquamarine and a 67.49-carat large citrine briolette, exuding sophistication and vibrancy. The bottom station is elegantly designed w...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Brazil Aquamarine and Kyanite Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in GOES, NL
A celebration of light, luxury, and rarity — this extraordinary one of a kind bracelet is crafted from rare Brazilian aquamarine of exceptional quality. Each stone has been meticulo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Kyanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sybarite Jewelry Fairies Dangle Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold with 12.17ct Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Earrings set with 12.17 Carats( total weight) of Round Brilliant Cut and Briolette Cut Natural Diamonds. Total Weight of Gold 23.61 Grams.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.97 Carat Topaz Diamond Gold Dangle Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Briolette shaped Topaz with 112 round full cut diamonds in 14k white gold dangle chandelier style earrings. 6 Briolette Blue Topaz approx. total weight 3.00ct 112 round full cu...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Brooch Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Stick Pin Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The brooch with sapphires and diamonds features a smooth, rounded, comma-like design pavé-set with 2.80 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS).
White Diamond, Sapphire, 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.