Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Tri Color Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and diamond tri-color ring. 1.00ct center cabochon amethyst with a square halo of 24 round diamonds. 18k Rose, white and yellow gold twist bands with a white gold diamond pl...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Pink Stone Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ring, 14.60g
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
1970s Pink Stone, Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring A striking vintage ring dating to circa 1970, featuring a beautiful pink stone complemented by rich sapphire cabochons and sparkl...
Diamond, Sapphire
14K White Gold Aquamarine Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold cocktail ring featuring a natural cabochon aquamarine 8.6 carats accented with brilliant round diamonds 0.2 carats total.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K yellow gold cocktail ring featuring a natural cabochon opal 2.6 carats accented with brilliant round diamonds 0.5 carats total.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The combination of the dramatic cabochon amethyst and the surrounding diamonds creates a striking cocktail ring with timeless appeal.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Crivelli 18kt White Gold Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Ring, Italy
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Ring MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold WEIGHT: 21.60 grams / 13.90 dwt / 0.760 oz SIZE: 55 ( can be resized for free) DIAMONDS: white brilliant c...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Brooch Grenade Moonstone Cabochon Diamonds Platinum Yellow Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brooch was designed in the shape of a grenade and handcrafted in 1900 ca. A moonstone cabochon is mounted in platinum. The flames are created out of silver and set with diamonds.
Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 11ct Aquamarine Cabochon Diamond Ring, Platinum, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring features an 11-carat oval-shaped aquamarine cabochon set with four sturdy griffe and five diamonds on each side, for a total of 10 stones.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon & Diamond Earclips, Signed
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels earclips set with 6 oval cabochon sapphires totaling approx. 13.25 carats. Each sapphire is framed by a scalloped halo of 64 round brilliant diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold 36 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, with center approx. 36 carat ruby (measures approx. 21.1 x 16.6 x9.4mm), surrounded with approx. 2.50ctw in diamonds. Ring size 8.25, top is 30mm x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ring 18kt Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Cabochon & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Be captivated by the elegance of this 18kt yellow gold ring, featuring an oval blue sapphire cabochon of 3.36 carats and 48 diamonds totaling 0.48 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
12 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Cocktail Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold cocktail earrings, set each with an approx. 5 carats oval emerald cabochon, measuring 12.1mm x 9.7mm x 6.7mm, surrounded with a total of approx. 4.40ctw in dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Coral Cabochon Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage ring made of 14k gold, with coral and diamonds. The coral of a salmon pinkish hue is staged surrounded by a white gold circle frame that is embellished with diam...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Contemporary 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Graceful flower like halo ring showcasing a lively cabochon ruby surrounded by oval and round brilliant cut diamonds ( approx 0.4ct FG VS).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Ring 18kt White Gold gem quality Ruby Cabochon & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Ring 18kt White Gold Oval Ruby Cabochon 2.30 carats. Set in 18kt Yellow Gold Surounded by 60 Diamonds 0.90 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Burmese Ruby No Heat Oval Cabochon & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oval Burmese No Heat Ruby Cabochon Earrings with brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18kt White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Green Jade Cabochon Diamond Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 0.80" Stone: Green Jade cabochon Jade Diameter: 14.9 mm x 11.8 mm x 4.58 mm Jade Carat Weight: 4.58 cara...
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Jade Cabochon Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.10 carats Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: VS Jade Carat Weight...
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Moonstone Cabochon Diamond 14K Yellow White Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
In the centre of the ring head there is an intense blue moonstone cabochon in a setting with four claws that form the corners of an imaginary square.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.20tcw Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful three-stone, natural emerald cabochon, and diamond ring. The center stone cabochon has a full 3.16-carats, with a dark green color and very good luster.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,188Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Emerald Sugarloaf Cabochon & Diamond Ring, France
Located in Vannes, FR
This breathtaking ring is adorned with a magnificent 6.720-carat emerald, cut in the shape of a sugar pine, capturing the light with exceptional brilliance. Framed by two diamonds of...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Green Jade Cabochon Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 6.0 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.03 carats Jade Carat Weight: ~7 carats Jade Measurements: 13.14 mm x...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 28 Ct Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Drops Hanging Earrings 14 KYG
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 28 Ct Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Drops Hanging Earrings 14 KYG This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat yellow gold weighing 14 grams Two...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum 7.5 ct Black Opal Cabochon Diamond Ring Size 6.25
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Platinum Cocktail Ring Features Gorgeous Black Opal Cabochon with Diamond Halo Appx Dimensions of Opal = 18.4 x 16.75 x 4.64 mm Appx Total Weight of Opal = 7.5 ct Appx Diamo...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vinatge 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This bold 18K yellow gold cocktail ring is a striking statement of vintage-inspired glamour, centered on a lustrous domed jasper cabochon in a warm orange-red hue. The substantial ca...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Gold with Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold with diamond band , Estate with no color enhancement.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.50ct Blue Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant sapphire and diamond ring featuring a beautiful 7.50 carat oval blue sapphire cabochon, distinguished by its rich, deep blue color and smooth, domed surface.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Large Opal Cabochon Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 24.38ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A commanding platinum cocktail ring centered by an exceptional 22.87 carat natural opal, notable for its substantial scale and vivid play-of-color. The opal displays a luminous body ...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1960s Multicolor GIA Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond 18K Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Design Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 17.25 inches Drop Length: 1.75 inches Gemstones: GIA Certified Multicolor Tourmaline Cabochons, approximately 135 carats 13 Round B...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Natural 14K Gold Turquoise Heart Cabochon & Diamond Earrings, 1.83ct
Located in jaipur, IN
STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone: Turquoise ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Gemstone Size : 7 MM ✦ Gemstone Shape : Heart Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight : 1.520 Carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA DIAM...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Emerald Cabochon Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The combination of the vibrant cabochon emerald and the sparkling diamond accents creates a refined balance of color and brilliance, making this piece both elegant and wearable.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 6.29 Carat Vivid Pink Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The ring is set in 6.29 carat of pink sapphire in cabochon cut, and with white round diamond. The image of the certificate can be found alongside the images of the ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Anglo-Indian 7.46ct Mozambique Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Ring, 18k Gold
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Vivid Red 7.46 carat of Mozambique Ruby Cabochon with 0.73 carats of white diamond are set in this unique ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold, 0.40 Carat
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At the heart of each earring sits a vivid 12mm turquoise cabochon, celebrated for its radiant sky-blue hue and smooth, polished surface.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of the diamonds : about 0.18 carat. Length : 17 cm, width : 13.8 mm, diameter of the lapis lazuli cabochon : 17.2 mm, thickness : 8.6 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Pearl Bracelet with Emerald Cabochons & Diamonds Art Deco
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 3-Strand Pearl Bracelet in 14K White Gold Featuring: • 3 vivid green emerald cabochons • 18 sparkling diamonds Total weight: approx. 40 g Refined craftsmanship – classic, ti...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This magnificent vintage gold ring features a cabochon Ruby at the center, surrounded by paves of Blue Sapphire and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2.69tcw 14K Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Star Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This special piece is also adorned with a star setting shining genuine white diamond on top. A more than perfect gift! Setting Style: Bezel Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gold We...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 10.67 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this 18k white gold natural unheated Sri Lankan (Ceylon) blue sapphire cabochon and diamond ring, centered by an oval blue sapphire cabochon weighing 10.67 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.75 Carat Tanzanite Cabochon Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Cabochon Tanzanite halo engagement ring. 9.75ct oval center stone with a halo of 16 round diamonds in a 14k white gold original 1970's setting.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colombian 19.64ct Emerald Cabochon Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This exquisite pendant showcases a magnificent Colombian emerald cabochon of approximately 18 carats, displaying an intense vivid green hue characteristic of premium Colombian stones.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
6.85tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Cocktail Setting Material: 18K White Gold Main Stone: Colombian Emerald Shape: Cabochon Measurements Of Emerald: 13.3 mm x 10.0 mm Weight: 5.10 Cts Clarity: Good Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Green Tourmaline Cabochons & Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Tourmaline- 27.49 Cts Diamonds- 0.51 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Emerald Cabochon Diamond And Enamel Cufflinks In Yellow Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding each emerald is finely crafted gold work set with sparkling diamonds, forming an elegant frame that enhances the beauty and depth of the cabochon stone.
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Floral 14K White Gold Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made floral-shaped earring is crafted from 14-carat white gold and features a TURQUOISE CABOCHON gemstone set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Modern Natural Green Amethyst Cabochon & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Masterfully crafted in 18K gold, these Green Amethyst & Diamond Cluster Leverback Earrings feature a round green amethyst cabochon in a four-prong mount, anchored by a triangular clu...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.12 CTW Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 12.0 mm Opaque robin's egg blue - prong set with diamond halo surround Transitional cut and weighing approximately 1.12 ca...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Bvlgari 18K Gold Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Ring, Circa 1970s, Size 7.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exuberant expression of Bulgari’s Italian glamour, this sculptural ring features a richly saturated cabochon amethyst encircled by brilliant-cut diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Cabochon & Diamond Brooch/Pendant 14K Gold - c.1880
Located in London, GB
Beneath, a lavalier style foliate drop is embellished with old cut diamonds that sway beautifully upon wearing and movement.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Large Vintage Sterling Silver, Onyx Cabochon, & Diamond Men's Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver, onyx, and diamond ring. In sterling silver. With a bezel-set onyx cabochon head mounted with a bezel-set diamond to its center.
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald & Tourmaline Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Tourmaline Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline Cabochon is 10.46 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline & Blue Sapphire Cabochon & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline caboch...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 18.83 carats, Tourmaline Cabochon & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Tourmaline Cabochon is 18.83 carats. The combined Diamonds weight is 2.53 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Ring Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Vintage Natural Emerald Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold, circa 1960s–1970s A bold and striking vintage cocktail ring centered with a substantial oval emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Tourmaline & Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Tourmaline Stud Earring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline Cabochon is 14.11 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 17.80 carats, Emerald Cabochons & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.59 ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Oval Cabochon & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
At its center is a captivating green cabochon-cut turquoise, surrounded by a halo of round-cut white diamonds totaling 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 24.87 carats, Ruby Cabochons & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Mozambique Rubies ✦ Gemstone Cut: Cabochons ✦ Gemstone Weight: 24.87 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gems...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 18K Yellow Gold Matt Finish Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* This ring showcases a vivid certified 8.14-carat oval cabochon emerald . Set in 18K yellow gold (5.09 grams), the emerald is flanked by two kite-cut diamonds totaling 0.41 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 10.82 carats, Tourmaline Cabochons & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Tourmaline ✦ Gemstone Cut: Cushion & Cabochons ✦ Gemstone Weight: 10.82 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k 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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