4.49 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald and Double Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Unveil luxury and sophistication with our remarkable 4.49 carat sugarloaf cabochon cut emerald ring. Crafted with precision and adorned with a striking yellow and white diamond halo.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique cabochon cut opal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.36 Carat Cabochon Cut Red Coral and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive cabochon cut red coral and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Coral, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Strong Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Fire Opal and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fire Opal Cut: Oval cabochon cut Fire Opal Color: Vivid orange with red, green, and yellow Fire Opal Variety: Fire opal Fire Opal Total Carat Weight: 8.10...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Brooch in White Gold with Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in ChorzĂłw, PL
Beautiful Art Deco brooch in the shape of three connected hoops, in the middle of which there is a beautiful blue-blue sapphire in a cabochon cut weighing approx. 2.30ct. The constru...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$7,031Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet has 2.00 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 0.70 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
24k Gold Ring for Women with Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Ä°stanbul, TR
Ruby (1.49 Carat) and Diamonds (0.05 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where emp...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style enchanting forest green emerald, brick red ruby and diamond ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Yellow gold earrings set with 2 cabochon sapphires, accented with 60 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Cert. No Heat Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Ring with Trapezoid Cut Diamonds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 23.28 carat cabochon cut Blue Star Sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Blue Topaz and Round Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Blue Topaz: 1 round cabochon cut = 2.58ct Diamonds: 33 Round Cut = 0.35cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.75 Weight: 2.85 grams
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 8k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Totally is emerald 0.70 carat. Acid tested to be 8k real ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$1,499Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Cabochon Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 3.90 Carats of Cabochon Oval Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cabochon Cut Lapis Lazuli and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Statement Rings
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Piece Cabochon Cut Rich Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli and 9 Piece Round Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon-Cut Emerald and Diamond Vintage Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds (.20cttw) accent the perfect green color of the emerald gemstone center stone (.75...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond and Cabochon Cut Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Italian Made Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A trio of White VVS-G Diamonds crown two 3ct Cabochon Cut Amethyst Stones set in 18kt Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring A strikingly bold and refined sapphire and diamond ring, showcasing a deep midnight blue cabochon-cut sapphire, set in a sleek platinum b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.06 carat. Totally is ruby 1.13 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size. Acid tested to be 18k real gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace A white gold necklace adorned with approximately 192 round cut diamonds weighing approximately 32 carats and 8 cabochon sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Turquoise & Diamonds Turquoise Cut: Oval cabochon Turquoise Color: Teal blue Turquoise Shape: Oval cabochon cut Turquoise Variety: Turquoise D...
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,874Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive vintage 1940s cocktail ring is fine quality set with a cabochon cut opal and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire with 2 Ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful 9.14 ct Cabochons Cut Blue Oval Star Sapphire & 2.23 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Halo Line Necklace 16.5".
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
$6,880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 24.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 3 ct. Total lenght is bracelet 18...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2 Carat Cabochon Cut Natural Emerald & Diamond in textured 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (solid) - Weight: 3.7 Grams - Setting: Prong - Size: 6 (adjustable) - Band: 4.5mm Width Center Stone Details: - Type: Natural Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Pinwheel Brooch A yellow gold floral motif brooch set with a cabochon emerald at its center, accented by round-cut diamonds Approximate Emerald Weight:...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Description: A striking platinum ring featuring a rich cabochon-cut blue sapphire framed by a radiating design of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,499Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Cabochon Cut Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 3.90 Carats of Blue Cabochon Oval Cut Sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
1940s Ring In 14 Carat Gold Set With Coral Cabochon And Old Cut Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful 14 carat yellow ring, set with a large natural coral cabochon, surrounded by 6 small rose-cut diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Gold
David Webb Platinum Diamond and Cabochon Cut Green Emerald Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring – Approx. 26ct Emerald, 6ct Diamonds A bold and luxurious statement piece by David Webb, this vintage cocktail ring is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 10 Carat Cabochon Cut Minor Oil Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a 10.12 carat cabochon cut minor oil African emerald and 4.50 carats in baguette and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18k Gold Top SÄ°lver Natural Cabochon Cut Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is light brown color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.95 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,416Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Amethyst Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.4 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is amethyst about 10 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We ca...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Bracelet A bracelet set with 48 cabochon sapphires and accented round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
24k Gold Oval Earrings for Women with Oval Cabochon Cut Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Ä°stanbul, TR
Tourmaline (6.54) and Diamonds (0.41) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires li...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 24k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Sapphire (Cabochon Cut), Round-Cut Diamonds Ring Size: 6
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Ring A cabochon sapphire ring accented by 48 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
It features 9 cabochon emeralds and 126 round-cut diamonds. Approximate Emerald Weight: 13.60 Carats Approximate Diamond Weight: 16.92 Carats Approximate Measurements: 7" Metal Ty...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring A cabochon sapphire ring with a old mine diamond halo setting Worn at the 2025 Met Gala Approximate Sapphire Weight: 12.93 cts Ring Size: 5.75 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 1960's Diamond and Cabochon Cut Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Platinum 1960's Diamond and Cabochon Cut Turquoise Cocktail Ring is a captivating vintage piece that combines the allure of diamonds with the vibrant beauty of turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring A yellow gold ring set with 1 cabochon emerald and 56 old mine diamonds. Approximate Emerald Weight: .60 carats Approximate Diamond Weight: .40 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Offset Cabochon Cut Purple Sapphire and Diamond Squared Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Shape & Cut: Round Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.18 CTW Diamond Color: H–I Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Sapphire Shape & Cut: Cabochon Cut Sapphire ...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold ring centering a cabochon emerald with diamond halo mounting and shank. 750. Emerald weight 20.94cts. Zambian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1930s 7.20ct Cabochon Cut Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Opal Quality Color Black Cut Cabochon Content 7.20 carats Dimensions 15.26mm x 7.03mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Eight-cut Content (...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Roman Malakov 10.26 Carats Mixed Cut Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and fashionable pair of drop earrings showcasing cabochon green emeralds that alternate with baguette diamonds, in a yellow gold and platinum mounting. Cabochon green emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.42 Carat Cabochon Cut Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The oval ring is ornamented with a feature bezel set 5.42Ct oval cabochon cut pink coral. An asymmetric, shaped setting sweeps across the side of the coral, embellished with a total...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Green Cabochon Cut Russian Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mysterious green garden inside the Emerald cabochon from the Ural Mountains delicately framed by two glowing streams of Diamonds. Russia became an important source of emerald in 183...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Heart-Shaped Cabochon Cut White Opal and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold White Opal: 1 Heart-Shaped Cabochon Cut= 0.40ct Diamonds: 50 round cut= 0.50cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the ring measures 8....
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KW Ring with Type A Jadeite Jade Cabochon Cut Triangle Shape and Diamond Halo
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 8.0 Grams - Setting: Prong - Size: 6.5 (adjustable) - Ring Face: 2.7 x 2.2 cm Center Stone Details: - Stone: Jadeite Jade - Type: A -...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Opal Stud Earrings with Diamond Halos in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Surrounding the opal is a dazzling halo of round-cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to create a studded diamond effect that enhances the opal’s natural brilliance.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 6 round brilliant-cut diamonds set in a pair of clusters on its sides.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Turquoise Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the David Webb Cabochon Cut Turquoise Flower Coral Clip-On Earrings. This exceptional piece of jewelry, measuring approximately 1 inch i...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond & Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White & Yellow Gold Gemstone: Round Cut Diamonds, Cabochon Blue Sapphire Measurement: Ring Size 6.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...
Vintage Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18-karat yellow gold Gemstone: Cabochon-cut sapphire, round brilliant-cut diamonds, and baguette-cut sapphires Ring Size: 6
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Ring A cabochon sapphire ring accented by 14 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Cabochon Cut Peacock Aquaprase, Round Diamond Halo Pendant
By Suzy Levian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: LeVian Material: 14K rose gold Peacock Aquaprase: 1 cabochon cut= 9.80ct Diamonds: 8 round cut= 0.21cttw Color: Light Brown Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 33 round cut= 0.17cttw Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s 2.19Ct Cabochon Cut Chrysoberyl and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Chrysoberyl Quality Color Cat's eye Cut Cabochon Content 2.19 carats Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (tota...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century 206.60Ct Cabochon Cut Garnet 1.49Ct Diamond Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The 9k yellow gold drop style earrings each display a bezel set oval cabochon cut garnet, and are each accented with a single Old European round cut diamond.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby & Sapphire Pave Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Deatils: Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1.30CT Cabochon Ruby 16.23CT Sapphire Accents Measurement: Ring Size 7.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, 1...
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs. Â