Round Black Onyx Cabochon Diamonds Swirl Scroll 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking and unique ring. This piece features a bold black onyx set in a 14k rose gold band. The stone is adorned with intricate circular accent diamonds (0.30ctw), adding a touch ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Blue Tanzanite Cabochon Diamond Ring Size N / 6.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The secure four claws and the underrail are adorned with twenty-eight diamonds which makes the ring look also stunning from the sides.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Gold Toned & Green Cabochon Diamond-Shaped Earrings
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER vintage antiqued gold toned Oriental inspired diamond-shaped clip-on earrings embellished with a green resin cabochon.
Gilt Metal
Marina B Tassel Necklace Cabochon Diamond Sapphire Long Dangle Pendant 18k Gold
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Marina B Long Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Approx 41 grams Heart Shape Cabochon of Blue Sapphire Yellow Citrine and cluster of Diamonds set in Heart shape Parts.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Rose Quartz Fancy Cabochon Diamond Halo Waves 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The ring showcases a large, smooth cabochon rose quartz with a soft, translucent pink hue.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
10 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & Diamond Stud Earring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Extreme fine color and clarity. perfect matching pair made in 14 Karat White gold Emerald origin is Zambia Brilliant cut diamonds are surrounding the oval cabochon emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Chevron Black Shell Triangle Cabochon Diamond Flexi Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.514ct 9 Black Shell Triangle Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.35g Stamped: 14K Ring Siz...
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, P...
17 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ring features a beautiful 17.02 carat sugarloaf citrine cabochon set with brilliant natural white diamonds and fancy yellow sapphires in a hand crafted 18k yellow gold ...
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Oval Shape Pink Rose Quartz Cabochon Diamond Scroll 18K White Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a polished pink rose quartz oval cabochon set in a delicate gold prong setting. The stone is adorned with an intricate swirl of sparkling accent diamonds...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Black Onyx Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Rose Yellow Gold Floral Swirl Drop Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and sophisticated, these striking drop earrings feature glossy black teardrop black Onyx stones adorned with intricate swirling accents of shimmering white diamonds G/VS Qual...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 1.34ct Bold Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These stud earrings feature 1.34 carats of turquoise set in 14k yellow gold. Each turquoise measuring 6.1 x 4.1 mm, secured in classic prong settings. The center stones are surrounde...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,128Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.65ct Star Sapphire Cabochon & Diamond Sunburst Halo Pendant in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone are round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.56 carats, each measuring around 2 mm.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$44,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $110, 000 18KT Gold Important Fancy Emerald Cabochon Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a 18KT White Gold Rare Large Cabachon Emerald and Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Glittering Cabachon Emeralds a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Burma No Heat Blue and Pink Sapphires Spinel Cabochon Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exceptional bracelet is a rare and prestigious masterpiece, showcasing an extraordinary selection of untreated Burmese blue and pink sapphires, and spinels, meticulously arrange...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
Round Shape Faceted Blue Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking round blue sapphire 20x15 MM ring surrounded by diamonds and set in 14k gold. The gemstone is faceted and encircled by a delicate gold band.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Tanzanite Oval Cabochon Diamonds Tsavorites Pave 18k White Gold Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Tanzanite Oval Cabochon 50.00 Carats Dark Sea Blue Color & Hues Tsavorites 1.25 ctw Diamonds 1.25 ctw 18K White Gold 26.80 grams Ring Size 7 31.50 mm length of front ring 24.00 m...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 48 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon & Diamond in 18K Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified ruby cabochon ring featuring 48.17 carat oval ruby with no indication of heating in 18K rose gold diamond halo setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert. 26 Carat Sapphire No Heat Cabochon & Diamond Art Deco Dome 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Item Type: Cocktail Ring - Metal: 18 Karat White Gold - Weight: 14.13 Grams - Size: 6 Center Stone Details: - Type: Sapphire - Shape: Cabochon / Oval - Cutting Style...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Gold Toned and Green Cabochon Diamond-Shaped Brooch
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER vintage antiqued gold toned Oriental inspired diamond-shaped brooch embellished with a green resin cabochon.
Gilt Metal
$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 4.38 Ct Prong Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Each measuring about 11 x 9 mm, beautifully surrounded by a sparkling diamond halo. The diamonds weight approximately 0.31 carats total, composed of round brilliant-cut diamonds meas...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.86 CTW Opal Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 6.0 x 8.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color - bezel set With a halo surround of old mine cut diamonds w...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
32.00ct+ Unheated Natural Red Spinel Cabochon Diamond Ring in 18ct Two-Tone Gold
Located in London, GB
The central stone is encircled by a sparkling double-halo frame set with round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18ct white gold, secured by four 18ct yellow gold eagle prongs that provide a...
Golden Oval Tiger's Eye Cabochon Diamond Halo Cocktail 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14 Karat Gold Genuine Tiger’s Eye & Diamonds 8.59 CT 15X20 MM Gemstone 0.65 CTW Diamonds Current Regular Size 7 – Resizable upon request Designed & Handmade in Washington, D.C. USA
Art Deco Style 15 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon Diamonds 14k Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style 14 Kt white gold ring with a 15 Carat Ruby Cabochon measuring 11x15 mm. surrounded by 4 full cut diamonds and 2 Black Enamel bars at the sides.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Diamond and Sapphire Cabochon 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
By Tabbah
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this diamond, sapphire cabochon and pearl 18K yellow gold necklace, designed with three oval top quality sapphire cabochons framed by pavé-set diamond oval motifs and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Pink Tourmaline Large Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
* Metal: 18 karat yellow gold * Stones: Natural green and pink tourmalines * Tourmaline Weight: Approximately 17.00 carats total weight * Tourmaline Cut: Sugarloaf cabochons * Di...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Cut Tourmaline and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14 karat white gold mounts 2 vibrant cabochon cut red tourmaline gemstones, adorned by 81 round cut diamonds of over 2.50 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold
CARTIER Cabochon Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Parrot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A playful nod to Cartier’s iconic menagerie, this vibrant Parrot comes alive in glowing turquoise cabochons, diamond-set platinum feathers, and richly textured 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
14K .80 ctw Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
14K Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW The beautiful halo pendant consists of cherry, pink colored ruby centered and surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Diamond Men's Ring 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tiger Eye Cut: Oval Cabochon Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,460Sale Price|30% Off
Tanzanite Cabochon 34 Carats Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tanzanite Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring is impressive as it features a Tanzanite Cabochon weighting in at 34.14 Carats.
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
Cabochon Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
Set in platinum, these earrings feature clusters of cabochon sapphires accented by diamonds, leading to large white pearl drops.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1 Carat Sapphire Cabochon and Diamonds Etoile Star Galaxy Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Outstanding Vintage 1 Carat Sapphire Cabochon & Diamonds Etoile Star Galaxy Ring. The sapphire weights approx 0.90 carat and the diamonds surrounding the ring total weight approx 0.1...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Authentic David Yurman Sterling Silver Albion Blue Chalcedony & Diamond Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: David Yurman Collection: Albion Metal: Sterling Silver 925 Gemstones: Blue Chalcedony Cabochons Diamonds: Approx 0.7 carats; VS Accent Stones: Round Diamonds Style:...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Estate Zydo 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral Diamond Floral Italian Cocktail Ring
By ZYDO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking statement ring by Italian designer Zydo, crafted in 18K yellow gold and featuring a sculptural floral cluster of polished coral cabochons. Each coral is accented by brill...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Emerald Cabochon Starburst Pendant Black Onyx & Diamond Medallion
Located in Jupiter, FL
Presenting our mesmerizing Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Starburst Medallion—a piece that feels truly otherworldly.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
19.5 Carat Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: Platinum Gemstones: Star Sapphire (Oval Cabochon) / Diamond (Tapered Baguette) Ring Size: 7.5 Band Width: 5.7mm Item Weight: 23.86 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; Prof...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 4.50 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring approximately 4.50 Carats of Natural Blue Sapphire Cabochon & Diamonds. The Natural Blue sapphire measures 10.3x7.3x5.6mm and weighs approximately 4....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$3,376Sale Price|20% Off
14"-16" Natural Brown Diamond (1.04CT) Round Cabochon Choker Necklace in 14KY
By Raja Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A modern heirloom rooted in raw beauty. This brown diamond cabochon necklace features a 1.04 carat natural diamond, softly polished into a cabochon cut that reveals the stone’s earth...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana Three Stone Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kabana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 22 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby (Cabochon) / Diamond (Round Brilliant) Ring Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2.3mm Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; Professio...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Pink Tourmaline & Pavé Diamond Multi Row Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pink Tourmaline (Oval Cabochon) / Diamond (Round Brilliant) Ring Size: 6 Band Width: 4.2mm Item Weight: 7 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Fire Opal Pendant with Diamond and Pearl Halo 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Fire Opal (Oval Cabochon) / Diamond (Round Brilliant) / Cultured Pearl (Round) Pendant Dimensions: 34.4mm x 20.7mm Bail Dimensions: 5mm x ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Fire Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Rotating Turquoise Cabochon Multicolor Gemstone Diamond Spinner Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Style number: RN862MULTTQ Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.02 g Dimensions: Length: 22mm , Width: 24mm Place of Origin: India Color stone Details: Gemstone(s): Per...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Turquoise, ...
9.99 Carat Turquoise Earrings
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Stunning matching Turquoise Earrings. Natural oval cabochon 9.99 carat blue turquoise mounted in high profile, accented with round brilliant cut diamond in halo design.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
10.14 Carat Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous Turquoise diamond cocktail ring. Natural oval cabochon 10.14 carats blue turquoise mounted in high profile, accented with halo design round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Rotating Turquoise Cabochon Blue Topaz Diamond Kinetic Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Style number: RN862BTTQ Metal Type: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 7.81 g Dimensions: Length: 22mm, Width: 24mm Place of Origin: India Color stone Details: Gemstone(s): Blue Topaz, Tu...
Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sapphire cabochon diamond ring in 18KT white gold, sweet ring with a modern setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Tourmaline Rubellite 30.65 Carats and Diamonds Paradizia Ring R157
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description An exceptionally gorgeous, deep red tourmaline cabochon, ablaze with brilliance, is encircled by a double-step diamond setting and supported by an open basket adorned wit...
14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Freeform Stud Earrings with Diamonds & Blue Sapphire
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Delicate bands of pavé diamonds wrap organically around the central cabochons, accentuated by sparkling marquise diamond accents and deep blue sapphires.
Fire Opal, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies, Diamonds Ruby Measurements: 8.250 x 6.250 x 4.150 mm and 7.250 x 5.500 x 4.200 mm Ruby Total Carat Weight: 8.24 CTW Ruby Clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald and Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Impeccably designed 5.59 carat Colombian Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald ring. The ring is set with 10.85 carats of yellow Briolette and Round Brilliant cut diamonds all set in 18k yell...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald
Estate Le Vian 14K Yellow Gold Opal White & Chocolate Diamond Ring Size 8.5 4.1g
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Le Vian Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8.5 Ring Weight: 4.1 Grams Total Diamond Weight: 0.144 CTW Chocolate Diamonds: 6 Round Diamonds, Approx. 0.06 CTW White Di...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, Light Blue
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early lovely platinum star sapphire cabochon Diamond ring, Carats, about 13 carats - Cut, Cabochon.
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1990's Tiffany & Co. Moonstone and Diamond Brooch Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Metal: Platinum Stones: Moonstone: 4 natural moonstone cabochon Diamonds: 43 diamonds Approx. 1ctw VS clarity, G color Measurements: Brooch measures approx. 1.5 inches by 1.2 inche...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
18K White Gold Oval Imperial Jadeite Jade Cabochon Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
T Weight: 4.15 g J Weight: 4.77 ct Material: 18k Solid White Gold Primary Stone Cut: Oval cabochon Diamond Clarity & Weight: SI, 0.518 ct Diamond Color: G-H Chain Length: 16-18 In ( ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1980s Italian 18K White Gold Persian Turquoise and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Italian 18K white gold floral earrings featuring 12 sculpted Persian turquoise cabochons and approximately 0.60 carat of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer 1.00 Carat Puffy Pave Diamond and Cultured Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Designer 1.00 Carat Puffy Pave Diamond and Cultured Pearl Locket. Designed to incorporate the best of traditional estate jewelry heart lockets, designer Lisa Salzer mixed mediums to ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A wide ruby and diamond band with unique serpent scale design. .84 carats of Ruby .50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds Approximately 14.5 mm wide set in 18k white gold
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
7.37 Carat Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.14 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI The Center Stone is a Round Faceted Cabochon Lapis Lazuli 7.37 Carats The ring measures on top 7/...
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suite Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace and Earrings 16.7 Carat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Retro Style Suite Colombian Nature AAA Emerald Cabochon Diamond Necklace and Earring Set 16.70 Carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.