Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings with Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.48ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 32mm
20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings with Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.48ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 32mm
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1970s Chatham Emerald Diamond Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
1970s 18k gold 4 strand bracelet, set with Chatham emeralds, approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds and 8.5
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold
1970s Cellino Chatham Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Cellino
Located in New York, NY
1970s Cellino 18k gold necklace, set with Chatham emeralds, pearls measuring 7.5-8.5mm pearls and
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Cellino 18K Yellow Gold Chatham Emerald Diamond Brooch c. 1970s
By Cellino
Located in New York, NY
Italy Cellino Chatham emerald diamond brooch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. The emeralds are
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Free Form Ring
Located in New York, NY
1970s 18k gold free form ring with Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.32ctw in diamonds. One stone has
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$2,531Sale Price|25% Off
14 Karat "Chatham" Yellow Sapphire Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind 14 karat "Chatham" Yellow Sapphire Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 4 diamond
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.87 in W 0.4 in D 0.12 in
Chatham Donut French Hook Green Jade Earrings (with 14K Yellow Gold)
Located in Kowloon, HK
Chatham Small Donut French Hook Green Jadeite BC Jade Earrings (with Solid 14K Yellow Gold) We use
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3.26 Carats Cushion Blue Sapphire Chatham Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguettes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Sapphire Cushion Center Stone 3.26 carats Tapered Baguette Diamonds 0.25 carat Diamonds are H in Color and VS Clarity Total Car...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k Gold with Black Rhodium Plating Eternity Band with 1.3mm Chatham Sapphire
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Brilliant Cut Chatham Sapphire that measure 1.3mm a 1.3mm. The ring is a size 6.5 and weighs 1.6 grams (1
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Black Rhodium Eternity Band 0.12 carats of Diamond & 1.3mm Chatham Sapphire
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Brilliant Cut Chatham Sapphire that measure 1.3mm x 1.3mm and weigh a total of 0.18 carats with Clarity
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Black Rhodium Eternity Band 0.12 Carat of Diamond and Chatham Sapphire
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Brilliant Cut Chatham Sapphire that measure 1.3mm x 1.3mm with Clarity Grade VS and is bead set with twelve
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
W 0.5 in D 0.2 in L 1.03 in
Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Pendant, Chatham Emerald, CZ's and Chain, circa 1970
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
, prong set Chatham Emerald , (24) pave-set cubic zerconias and a 14 karat yellow gold box chain. Pendant
14k Gold
Unavailable
D 0.182 in Dm 0.298 in L 16 in
18 Karat Gold Pendant with 0.48 Carat Chatham Ruby and 0.09 Carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 18k yellow gold pendant is four-prong set with one (1) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham Ruby that
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
D 0.182 in Dm 0.298 in L 16 in
18k Yellow Gold Pendant with 0.48 carat Chatham Ruby and 0.09 carats of Diamond
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 18k yellow gold pendant is four-prong set with one (1) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham Ruby that
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Ring with 3.93 Carat Chatham Sapphire and 0.61 Carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 18k white gold ring is set with one (1) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham-Created Sapphire that
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Ring with 3.93 carat Chatham Sapphire and 0.61 carats of Diamond
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 18k white gold ring is set with one (1) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham-Created Sapphire that
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 0.75 in W 0.39 in
White Gold Earrings 2.43 Carat of Chatham-Created Ruby and 0.41 Carat Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A pair of 18k white gold earrings contain two (2) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham-Created rubies that
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Freeform Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gemstone: Chatham emerald Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI1 Diamond Carat Weight: 1.40 carat
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Padparadscha Chatham Lab Created Sapphire Pendant Slide
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat yellow gold pendant featuring a 11 by 7 mm marquise cut chatham (lab created) created
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chatham Emerald & Ruby , Diamond Ring In White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Chatham Emerald & Ruby , Diamond Ring In White Gold Introducing this stunningly unique Emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Dramatic Pair of Chatham Emerald Diamond Earrings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Showy pair of Chatham emerald earrings. The 3" 14k Day/Night ear pendants made up of a 1 1/2
14k Gold
Chatham Man Made Emerald and Gold Cocktail Ring c1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A fashionable gold Chatham Man Made emerald and diamond ring. The 14k yellow gold ring with a 1 1/4
Emerald, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Chatham Emerald Crystals Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
He is a beautiful cocktail design of a 18k yellow gold Chatham emerald crystals and diamond ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 3.06 Carat Chatham Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold 3.06 carat onion shaped Chatham sapphire set in a modern mounting, prong
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Emerald Crystal, Gold and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
very pretty and wearable ring. A well -crafted, elegant and unusual piece of studio jewelry. Chatham
Emerald, 14k Gold
Estate Chatham Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Square Cocktail Jewelry 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate chatham emerald & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Chatham Rough Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
became a style associated with the young jet-set. Interesting ,one of a kind jewelry basically stated
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Large Chatham Crystal Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Huge stunning Chatham Emerald and diamond ring 14k yellow gold. This magnificent large ring
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 2 diamond weighing .22pts. This
Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, 14k Gold
14 Karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 1 diamond weighing .05pts. This
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Ruby Type Crystal Chatham Ring 14 Karat Gold Freeform
Located in Austin, TX
One of the kind bright raw ruby-type chatham crystal in 14K gold castings and diamonds. The center
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist 14 Karat Gold, Chatham Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine brutalist 14k gold, Chatham emerald and diamond cocktail ring. With large raw Chatham
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Modern Brutalist Chatham Emerald, Diamond & 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 1960s or 1970s cocktail ring. Set with 3 raw Chatham emeralds and 5 small diamonds in
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Brutalist 14 Karat Gold, Chatham Emerald and Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of 14k gold Brutalist earrings. Each set with two raw Chatham emeralds that are
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18k Chatham Emerald Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Experience the exquisite beauty of our 18k Chatham Emerald Ring. This stunning ring features a lab
Emerald, 18k Gold
Large Free Form Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 14k gold brooch, set with Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.75ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1970s Gold Chatham Emerald Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage circa 1970s 14k gold free form ring, featuring Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.45ctw in SI1
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1970s Massive Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with Chatham emeralds and approximately 0.24ctw of H/SI1 diamonds. The
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Free Form 1970s Gold Diamond Chatham Emerald Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage 14k yellow gold free form ring, set with Chatham emeralds and approximately 0.12ctw in
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Gold Chatham Man Made Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k yellow gold diamond Chatham man made emerald cocktail ring. Ring size 8 1/4, ring top is 26mm x
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1970s Free Form Chatham Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s 18k yellow gold free form ring, decorated with chatham ruby, pearls and diamonds. Ring is a
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Gold Chatham Man Made Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold free form cocktail ring set with Chatham Man Made emerald crystal enhanced with 6
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Earrings: 2.28 carats Chatham-Created Yellow Sapphire & 0.38 carats Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A pair of 18k white gold earrings are set with two (2) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham-Created Yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Eternity Band with Chatham-Created Emeralds Weighing 1.22 Carat
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Chatham-Created Emeralds that weigh a total of 1.22 carats that measure 2.5 x 2.5 mm with Clarity Grade
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Earrings: 2.21 carats Chatham-Created Blue Sapphire & 0.39 carats of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A pair of 18k white gold earrings are set with two (2) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham-Created Blue
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold 1 Carat Total Weight Chatham Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Gainesville , FL
This vintage-inspired engagement ring features a Chatham lab-created round blue sapphire weighing 1
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Pendant, 0.48 Carat Chatham Pink Sapphire and 0.10 Carat Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 14k white gold pendant is four-prong set with one (1) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham Ruby that
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Ring, 3.75 Carat Chatham-Created Sapphire, 0.65 Carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 18k white gold ring is set with one (1) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham-Created Sapphire that
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Ring 2.83 carat Chatham-Created Emerald & 0.70 carats of Diamond
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 18k white gold ring is set with one (1) Emerald Cut Chatham-Created Emerald that measures 10mm x
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Earrings, 2.43 Carat Chatham-Created Ruby, 0.41 Carat Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A pair of 18k white gold earrings contain two (2) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham-Created rubies that
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Earrings 2.42 Carat of Chatham Sapphire and 0.38 Carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A pair of 18k white gold earrings are set with two (2) Round Brilliant Cut Chatham-Created Blue
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Ring 2.83 Carat Chatham-Created Emerald and 0.70 Carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 18k white gold ring is set with one (1) Emerald Cut Chatham-Created Emerald that measures
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Chatham Emerald Diamond Gold Free Form Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage 14k gold free form ring, featuring Chatham emeralds and approx. 0.50ctw in VS-SI/H diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Jabel Chatham Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
yellow gold and weighs 6 grams. It features (1) Emerald Cut Chatham Emeralds that is prong set and
Diamond, Emerald
$28,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 1.97 in W 1.02 in Dm 8 in
AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose & White Gold Tested Circa 1940’s Introducing a stunning 1940s 18ct gold cocktail ring that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,950
W 0.63 in L 7.25 in
14K White Gold and Platinum Three-Strand Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Classic three-strand cultured pearl bracelet with 14K white gold and diamond clasp. The piece is comprised of 5mm cultured pearls with diamond spacers. It uses both platinum and 14...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1 in L 7.5 in
Tutti Frutti Bracelet, 18K White Gold, 38ct Gemstones, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tutti Frutti Bracelet has all the bells and whistles it is gorgeous and amazing. This bracelet weighs over 82.3 grams is 18K gold made in Italy. This bracelet is 7.5 inches lo...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Boucher Sapphire Cocktail Bracelet 1950s
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Boucher Sapphire Bracelet. A dreamy and eternally chic creation from one of the world's costume jewellery masters. Style perfection. Born in Paris, Marcel Boucher worked as...
Single Strand Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond and White Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive single strand pearl necklace with 0.66 carat green sapphire and 0.88 carat diamond and 12k white gold clasp; part of our diverse collection of pearl necklaces. ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 1.3 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.51 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Dimensions: 33 x 20m...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18 karat yellow gold the ring features approximately 0.45ctw of brilliant rou...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,238Sale Price|25% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set coral ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1951-1975. It was crafted in sol...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Gubelin Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1970s Gubelin made flower brooch, set in 18k yellow gold, adorned with approximately 0.80ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1 3/8". Hallmarked with Gubelin mar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Turquoise And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of timeless elegance with the Estate Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring by the esteemed designer David Webb. This captivating piece effortlessly captures the essence...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion. Boasting an impressi...
Diamond, Platinum
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.