Vintage Gold & Palladium GIA 3.35ct Pear Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald -Pear Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - F2 Clarity - 3ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Cabochon Oval Sapphire Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cabochon Cut -Bezel Set - Deep Greenish Blue Color - 8.5 x 6.5mm and 9.5 x 7.5mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Panther Holding Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Cabochon Cut - Burnish Set - Very Nice Green Color - 4mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Ni...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold GIA Oval Cabochon Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Accents Dual Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Gorgeous Shape - Purplish Pink Color - 23ct (approx.) ** See Sapphire Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Sugarloaf Cabochon and Diamond Ring - VHK#336c
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Sugarloaf Cabochon and Diamond Ring - VHK#336c Item Details Year: 1990s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] ...
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Ring with Pavé Diamonds
Located in London, GB
The main stones are set in yellow gold and surrounded by hundreds of pavé-set diamonds, atop a thick, yellow gold band that narrows towards the back.
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold Natural Diamond and Multi Color Cabochon Gem Three Strand Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Gold Natural Diamond & Multi Color Cabochon Gem Three Strand Bracelet A magnificent three strand 18k yellow gold natural multi color and diamond bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1900s 3.53ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 5.89ct Diamond Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Russian 5.89 carat diamond and 3.53 carat Colombian emerald, 14 karat yellow gold with silver settings pendant/brooch; part of our diverse ant...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
High Jewelry Brooch with Ruby Cabochons, Sapphires, and Brilliant-Cut Diamond
By Freisfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
A single brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 0.17 carats with G color and SI clarity, provides a refined focal point, catching the light with elegant precision.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Cabochon and Diamond Ornamental Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a bold and highly distinctive gemstone piece, centered by a remarkable 14.86ct lapis lazuli accented by diamonds in a warm 14k yellow gold setting. Lapis lazuli ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cockatoo - Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Brooch in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Their pastel fire adds movement and life, creating the illusion of a bird mid‑flight, shimmering with joy. A single Cabochon Diamond (0.05 cts) completes the composition with a soft,...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald Cabochon, Turquoise & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Turquoise Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Cabochons is 4.22 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold
8.73 Carat Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This magnificent star sapphire and diamond ring is a rare and captivating piece, centered around a large, breathtaking oval cabochon natural star sapphire that glows with a soft, eth...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s 0.50 Carat Cabochon Ruby and 0.69 Carat Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14K yellow gold with a Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 0.50 carat, accented by six Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Carved Citrine, Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Brooch / Pendant 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carved gemstone faces were a favored motif of the period, and pairing one with cabochon sapphires, old-cut diamonds, and a natural baroque pearl reflects the era's love of rich color...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cabochon Chalcedony Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Elegant antique ring, its basket all in smoothness supports an important cabochon of chalcedony retained with 4x2 claws. This one is surmounted on both sides by a rose-cut diamond se...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl, Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl, Cabochon Emerald 0.50 carat and Diamond 0.45 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 20.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
5.1Ct Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
"A fiery Ethiopian opal cabochon with diamonds in 14K gold." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Ethiopian Opal Treatment: None Weight: 5.12cts Head Size: 22.5x10.2mm Shape: Pear Cut: Cab...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Platinum 4.28ctw Cabochon Cat's Eye w/ Long Baguette Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Yellowish Green Color - 9.2x8.2mm - 3.95ct (exact - stamped) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Long Baguet...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings with White Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications Gemstones: Cabochon Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds Accents: White Diamonds Design: Flower Cluster Cut: Cabochon (main stones) Available for bespoke setting ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Heart Shaped Cabochon Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Design: Heart Shaped Cabochon Ruby Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings Center Stones: Natural Ruby Gemstone Shape: Heart (Domed) Gemstone Cut: Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Solid Platinum 1.66ctw Oval Cabochon Cut Opal w/ Diamond Halo Classic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Gorgeous Play of Colors Yellow, Blue & Green - 9.7x6.8mm / 1.29ct (exact - stamped) Numerous N...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Brooch A platinum brooch set with cabochon rubies and baguette and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified 4.76 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.- Make a statement with this certified 4.78 carat natural Zambian Emerald and rose cut and full cut 1.30 carat Diamond cocktail ring. The Emerald cabochon is of high quality, trans...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 4.53ct Cabochon Cat's Eye w/ Diamond Target Wavy Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - 7.6mm - 3.33ct (exact - stamped) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Prong...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald with Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 3.10 carats with Emerald 0.35 carat and Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.79 grams "We ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cabochon Garnet, Diamond & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
This elegant piece features a deep wine-red cabochon garnet, glowing with warmth and depth, set in a classic teardrop form.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s Diamond 18.86cts GIA Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Floral Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A Classy pair of elegant Cabochon Ruby, Diamond, and Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings, crafted in a combination of 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Triangular Cabochon Sapphire & Round Diamond Geometric Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Each of the earrings features a triangular cushion cabochon cut sapphire with a bluish gray color. These stones are bezel set in yellow gold and are accented by sections of white gol...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,600Sale Price|20% Off
Sophia D. Cabochon Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
There are a total of 77 cabochon cut Moonstones prong set throughout the bracelet and 12 cabochon cut Sapphires, with emerald cut and round brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.66 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.06 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.49 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.38grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 43.44 Carat Cabochon Cut Turquoise and Diamond White Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage bangle features a 43.44Ct multi-claw set cabochon cut turquoise. A total of eight claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds are featured above the turquoise, totallin...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,250 / set
Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious vivid blue sapphire takes center stage! It weighs 4.58 carats and has a rich evenly blue color that pleases the viewer. It is accented by 0.73 carats of fine round brillia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cabochon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 7.42 carats with Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 12.32 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
7 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A classic 7 carat Zambian Emerald and 0.23 carat half-moon shaped White Diamond three-stone engagement ring. The Emerald cabochon is transparent, with a beautiful vivid green col...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.3ctw Cabochon Purple Star Sapphire w/ Diamond 3 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purple Color - Sharp Star - 6x5.1mm -1.30ct (exact.) (34) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
18k David Webb Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ruby Hammered Cocktail Ring 7.75
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The center portion has been set with round and baguette diamonds as well as cabochon rubies and emeralds. A spectacular piece and there isn’t another.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 9k Two Tone Gold Bloodstone Cabochon & Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A halo of .60ctw old European cut diamonds surrounds the cabochon, set in bright white metal detailing that enhances their antique sparkle.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Art Deco High Top Cabochon Turquoise Trilliant French Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Era: Original Art Deco * Metal: Platinum * Center Stone: Natural high-dome turquoise cabochon; slightly softer/less saturated blue in person than shown in photo...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Elegant Platinum GIA 4.71ctw Oval Cabochon Purple Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purple Color - No Heat - 100% Natural -4.06ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complet...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Wide Bezel Set Cabochon Iolite Bracelet with Criss Cross Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold bracelet with 116 round diamonds totaling 1.50 carats (G/H color and VS clarity) and with 7 cabochon-cut iolites approximately 5X7 millimeters each.
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Cabochon Turquoise Earrings. Round Cut Diamond Halo Earrings Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Turquoise Center Turquoise Weight: 10.40ct Total Center Turquoise Cut: Cabochon Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: ~5.20ct Total Diamond Cut: ...
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
White Oval Shape Cabochon Moonstone with Amethyst & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This moonstone ring features a 1.5-carat oval cabochon moonstone with amethyst and rose-cut diamonds. 14K Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch A white gold and yellow gold brooch set with a cabochon emerald accented by round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct gold ring from the Edwardian era, showcasing a stunning centre cabochon natu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon 4.05ct & Diamond Asscher-Style Halo Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A Vibrant Expression of Color and Luxury – OGI Ltd Estate Collection Discover the captivating beauty of these elegant 14-karat yellow gold earrings, featuring a matched pair of rich...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details * Natural sapphire cabochons: 30 * Total sapphire weight: approximately 13 carats * Natural diamonds: 64 * Total diamond weight: approximately 0.42 carat * Metal: 18 karat g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Angel Skin Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a beautiful angel skin Coral and Diamond Cocktail ring. The 15.9 x 11.9mm cabochon cut Coral is set with four prongs atop two rows of bezel set round brilliant cut Diamonds,...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.50ct Cabochon Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Platinum 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Cabochon Center Stone Setting: Bezel Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approxim...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1960s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
A delicate vintage ring with a domed band adorned on top with an oval cabochon ruby. The base of the band is decorated on either side with five small leaf-like motifs, each carved an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Brilliant Cut Diamond .12CT Cabochon Emerald 7.63CT Measurement: Ring Size 6.75
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 5.05ctw Unique Cabochon Opal w/ Round Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purple, Blue & Black Color - 12.7x10.4mm / 5.05ct (exact) (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$1,574Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring, 12mm Cabochon, 0.54ct
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The centerpiece features a magnificent 12mm turquoise cabochon, its serene blue color radiating tranquility and sophistication.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
15.20 ctw Mid-Century Style Diamond & Cabochon Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural Emerald, Bead Cabochon, 15.20 cts Diamond: Approx. 0.02 ct Gross Weight: Approx. 8 grams
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.1Ct Boulder Opal Cabochon Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
"A natural boulder opal with diamonds in 14K gold." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Boulder Opal Treatment: None Weight: 2.19cts Head Size: 10.6x8.5mm Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Hardne...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pear Teardrop White Cabochon Moonstone Diamonds Halo 14K Gold Statement Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant 14k Gold Diamond and Moonstone Drop Earrings. These exquisite earrings feature smooth, teardrop-shaped stones, each surrounded by a delicate halo of sparkling diamonds. The o...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
4.17 Carat Cabochon Emerald & Fancy Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind, cabochon Zambian Emerald weighing (4.17 carats) with fancy Diamond Fancy Diamond - 0.73 Carat Gold 18K Yellow Gold The ring is currently sized at US 6.5 Ring Ca...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Large Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Large Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Cabochon Emerald Weighing 16.08 Carats [Beautiful Color and Vibrancy] Twenty Baguette Cut Diamonds Weighing 1.14 Cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Signed Rees & Son 14k Gold, Diamond, & Green Turquoise Cabochon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a trio of bezel-set diamonds beneath a large green turquoise cabochon.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k 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.
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