1.39 Carat Natural Fancy Brown Emerald Cut Diamond Ring VS2 Victorian Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Era Fancy Natural Brown diamond ring. 1.18ct. Natural Brown Diamond Emerald cut Vs-2 - clarity Side round diamonds: .21ct.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
6.01cts Emerald Cut Fancy Dark Orange-Brown Diamond - GIA Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Details: Weight: 6.01 carats Shape: Emerald Cut Color Grade: Fancy Dark Orange-Brown Clarity: (add grade if available) Certification: GIA Condition: Excellent Availability: Lo...
Brown Diamond, Emerald
$1,168Sale Price|20% Off
GIA CLEARANCE, 1.33ct Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow-Brown Loose Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA 1.33 Carats Natural Fancy Yellow-Brown Emerald Cut Loose Diamond *Free shipping within the U.S
Diamond, Emerald, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA MARKDOWN, 1.33ct Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond Ring 14k
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold An elegant ring showcasing a 1.33 carat emerald cut natural diamond, displaying a beautiful F...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.61 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Brown Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
The 18k White Gold jewelry boasts Emerald Cut Prong Setting Genuine Emerald (2 pcs) 0.61 Carat, along with Natural Round cut Brown Diamond (52 Pcs) 0.30 Carat, accent stones for a lo...
Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA certified 5.01 Emerald Cut , Fancy Dark Orange Brown Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exquisite 5.01ct Fancy Dark Orange Brown Diamond features a sought-after Emerald cut, certified natural and earth-mined by GIA (Report No. 5201900088).
Diamond
GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Fancy Brown Emerald Cut Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 1.11 carat Fancy Dark Orangy Brown emerald cut diamond pendant set in platinum 900 with yellow gold prongs, suspending a graduating linear drop of 6 round brilliant whi...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Checkered Emerald Cut Citrine Stud Earrings with Brown & White Diamonds 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Cut: Checkered Emerald Cut Citrine Total Carat Weight: 8.63 CTW Citrine Color: Yellowish Orange Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Total Car...
Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.95-Carat Antique Emerald-Cut Fancy Deep Brown-Orange Diamond (GIA Certified)
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Brown-orange diamonds of this depth are already uncommon—yet finding such a color combination in an emerald cut is exceptionally rare, as the style traditionally favors lighter tones.
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1950s Brown Enamel Leopard with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and brown enamel featuring Single cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat and two green Emerald eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.79 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Brown Diamond and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, W...
Platinum Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Ring GIA 3.37 Carat Fancy Deep Orange-Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Deep Orange-Brown Emerald Cut weighing 3.37 carat and certified by the GIA as an SI1 in clarity. Pleasant rectangular shape and extraordinary color. Ring is a size 6.25. The p...
Diamond, Platinum
2.04 Carat ‘tw’ Whiskey Brown Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
2.04 Carat (total weight) Whiskey Brown Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Earrings in 18K White Gold.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Emerald Cut and Brown Round Diamond Ball Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and fun necklace with 0.90 ct. K VVS2 white diamond emerald cut and a 0.70 ct. brown diamond round.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Brown Quartz Emerald Cut and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 25.00 ct. brown quartz emerald cut with 1.27 ct. white diamond round pave.
White Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Handcraft Brazilian Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Brown Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Emerald, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 0.80 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Discover eternal love with this 18k White Gold GIA 0.80ctw Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. The centerpiece features a captivating GIA 0.80ctw Emerald Cut Natural Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald, Diamond and Brown Diamond Heart Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 0.93 carats, Diamond 0.90 carat and Brown Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.08 grams ...
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certifies 3 stone ring with 3.18ct Fancy Dark Brown Yellow VS2 Emerald Cut
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certifies Multi Side stone ring with 3.18ct Fancy Dark Brown Yellow VS2 Emerald Cut in 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum Side stones Marquise Diamonds totaling 0.30ct Center Stone: 3.1...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Diamond 1.10 Carat Three Stone Round Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An impressive and versatile pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings, featuring a total of over 1 carat diamond (1.10 carat) diamond colour white G/H c...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Brown Diamond, Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Emerald Octopus Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 16.66 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.45 carat and Cabochon Emerald 3.85 carats Octopus Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 8.0 cm Length: 6.0 cm Total Weig...
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Emerald and Brown Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl, Emerald 4.27 carats and Brown Diamond 4.33 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 31.23 grams "We first opened doo...
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,104Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Brown Diamond Brioche in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.25 carats, Ruby 1.07 carats, Emerald 1.16 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.44 carat and Brown Diamond 0.73 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.5 cm Length: 2...
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch An ornate brooch set with a carved emerald centerpiece, accented with fancy cut colored diamonds and white round cut diamonds. Convertible to be wo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Deep Orange-Brown Emerald Diamond 6.40 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural emerald cut brown diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
$788Sale Price|20% Off
CLEARANCE, IGI 0.44 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Color 2 Tone Diamond Ring Yellow 14K
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
All Natural Fancy Deep Orangy Brown Color Emerald Cut Diamond Set on 2 tone 4 Prong Solitaire Ring Weighing 0.44 carats by IGI.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.01 Carats Natural Emerald-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a total of 4.01 carats of natural emerald-cut Diamonds made in 18 Karat Gold. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date ba...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer band ring in solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all handmade with the Byzantine workmanship and the unique velvet look on the background. This gorgeous ring features an e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
White Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale artisan pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features diamonds and a huge smoky quartz (26x21mm). The size of the pendant is about 3 cm. It was feature...
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rock Crystal, G...
Syna Yellow Gold Starburst Pendant with Emerald and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emerald 0.25 carat approx. Champagne diamonds 0.50 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Dr...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Stacking Rings, Petra Class 2024
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Stacking Ring Set hand-fabricated by jewelry maker Petra Class featuring gorgeous bezel-set diamond, emerald, sapphire, and aquamarine gemstones (listed below: top to b...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Emera...
3.10Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Raised Halo Mod Deco Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Fancy color raised two toned halo. 1.60ct. natural color fancy yellow brown emerald cut diamond Vs-2 clarity. 5.8 X 5.1mm 1.50ct. side round diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.38 Carat Fancy Orangy Brown Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.38 carat fancy dark orangy-brown emerald-cut diamond center rising above a dramatic black and white enamel checkerboard dome cocktail ring, flanked by two baguette-cu...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Two-Tone Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer Byzantine Style Cross Pendant Enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 7 Emeralds total weight of 0.40 Carat and 6 Diamonds brillian...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White D...
3.10 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Raised Halo Mod Deco Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Fancy color raised two toned halo. 1.60ct. natural color fancy yellow brown emerald cut diamond Vs-2 clarity. 5.8 X 5.1mm 1.50ct. side round diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.09 Carat Cushion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a cocktail ring that showcases a 6.09 carat cushion cut tanzanite. It has diamonds on the band and around the gemstone totaling 1.20 carats. Designed in brightly polished 18 ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, ...
1 + Carart Fancy Red-Brown Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Certified, 18K Gold.
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional engagement ring style features a one-of-a-kind GIA-certified, 1+ carat Fancy Red-Brown Emerald-cut diamond with I1 clarity. It is beautifully nestled in a pave setting...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
0.75 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Round Cut 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Classy understated Pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings, featuring a total of 0.75 carat diamond colour G/H clarity SI, each stone is set in a clas...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond Round Cut 0.75 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Classy understated Pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings, featuring a total of 0.75 carat diamond colour G/H clarity SI, each stone is set in a clas...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Three-Stone Round Cut 1.10 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
An impressive and versatile pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings, featuring a total of over 1 carat diamond (1.10 carat) diamond colour white G/H ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond Round Cut 1.30 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
An impressive and versatile pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings, featuring a total of over 1.30 carat diamond colour white G/H clarity SI eye cle...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond Round Cut 1.30 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
An impressive and versatile pair of graduated round brilliant cut three-stone diamond drop earrings, featuring a total of over 1.30 carat diamond colour white G/H clarity SI eye cle...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and ruby ring in platinum by Sophia D. Center of the ring set with approx. 3.45ct light brown emerald cut diamond clarity SI Accented with six french cut rubies and surrou...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Champagne Diamond Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Champagne Diamond has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring. It can be worn on its own or combined with others to create...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer pendant necklace is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made bead granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique velvet backgro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Diamond Pendant Necklace Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer pendant necklace is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made bead granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique velvet backgro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Round Chain Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer chain necklace is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made bead granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique velvet backgroun...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Chain Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer cross pendant is 18 Karat Gold with diamond and is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished with a unique velvet...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer drop pendant necklace is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made bead granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique velvet ba...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer drop chandelier gorgeous earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with Byzantine-era style granulation workmanship done all microscopi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Diamond Pendant and Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold drop diamond pendant necklace is microscopically decorated with Byzantine granulation work and finished with a unique velvet background ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Marquise Design Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer band ring is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique contrast velvet look. This...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer chain necklace is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made bead granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique velvet backgroun...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Style Cross Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Cross Pendant Necklace is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style bead granulation work. This beautiful art...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold White and Blue Diamond Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer stud earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold to create a classic and elegant look. These beautiful earrings feature a center brilliant cut Blue Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Round Diamond Thin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer thin band ring is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique contrast velvet look....
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Round Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer round stud Earrings are 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically carved by hand and finished with a unique velvet background look. These beautiful round stu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
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.
