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18K White Gold 11 ct Diamond Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Over 11ct diamonds flow like water in the fountain design earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Adler Genève Earrings 17.5ct, Sapphire & 11ct, Diamonds, Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comes with GRS certificate GRS2022-117260 Diamonds: Baguette cut diamonds together approx. 11 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,504Sale Price|20% Off
11ct Diamond & Pink Kunzite Cushion Cut Ring 14 Karat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Spodumene, Kunzite Cushion Cut, Diamond Ring consisting of a total of (23) diamonds surround the center stone. Clarity of VS quality diamonds surrounds a spectacular center stone, ...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Celestial 18K Gold Necklace with 37ct Ceylon Sapphires & 11ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Inspired by royal classic design , this piece high-jewelry necklace captures the moment of celestial grace. Using delicate blue sapphires are surronded with brilliant diamonds to ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$14,610 / set
11⅓ct Diamond Fancy Oval Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Elevate your look with these breathtaking 11⅓ carat Diamond Fancy Oval Hoop Earrings, beautifully crafted in radiant 18K white gold. Showcasing a total diamond weight of 11.34 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$23,420Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Bangle Wide 18ct White Gold Cuff with Nine Rows of 11ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This extraordinary wide diamond bangle is crafted in luxurious 18-carat white gold and fully set with nine meticulously arranged rows of diamonds. Alternating lines of baguette-cut a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,033Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro Aquamarine 1, 11 Ct Diamond White 18K Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro (Matching Earrings Available ) Diamonds 36-0,23 ct HSI Aquamarine 3-1,11ct. With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKI...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 11ct Amethyst
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
*Custome Made Amethyst & Diamond Earrings -Material 14K Yellow Gold -Condition: Excellent *Amethyst: 11ct *Diamonds: 2.52ct -Clarity:VS -Color Grade: G *Earrings Dimension: -L...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond set curb link bracelet, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Summary: 11ct Diamond & 18ct White Gold Curb Link Bracelet Description: A vintage diamond set curb link bracelet, circa 1960.
White Diamond, White Gold
18kt Solid White Gold 11 ct Sapphire and Diamond Fine Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone Weight - 11 ct Diamond weight - 3.24 cts Gemstone pieces - 6 Gemstone size...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Opal Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, 1.99 Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14kt Pendant Style: Organic Diamond Number: 49 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Weight: .11ct Dia...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .11 ct. Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: I1 Size: 6.5 Weight: 1.4 dwt. / 2.2 gr.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pear Cut Ametrine 1.26ct Diamond 18ct Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
HALLMARKS 750 MEASUREMENTS Height - 2.1cm / 0.8" Width - 1.7cm / 0.7" Weight - 12.69g GEMSTONES Ametrine - 14.5mm x 11.1mm = 11ct Diamond - 21 x 2mm = 1.26ct. CONDITION The earri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Two-Tone Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings #15945
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega back closures. Total diamond weight: .11 ct. Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: SI1-I1 Size: 15.9 mm x 7.6 mm Stamped: 18K Weight: 5.8 gr./ 3.7 dwt.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #24400
Located in Washington Depot, CT
A timeless piece that transitions seamlessly from everyday wear to special occasions. Approximate total diamond weight: .11 ct. Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS Weight: 2.5 g...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Praseolite & Diamond Ring Size 8.25 #17058
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Prasiolite weight: 7.04 ct. Total diamond weight: .11 ct. Diamond color: H-I Diamond clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size: 8.25 Stamped: 14K Weight: 3.4 dwt./ 5.3 gr.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring #13888
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Shank: 1.5 mm. Sapphire weight: 2.05 ct. Total diamond weight: .11 ct. Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Ring Size: 6 Weight: 1.9 dwt. / 3.1 gr.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring #12843
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sapphire weight: 6.33 cts. Total diamond weight: .11 ct. Diamond clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond color: G-H Ring Size: 9 Weight: 8.2 dwt. / 12.8 gr.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
From Colombia with Love ~ Sugilite, Emeralds & 1.34 ct VS Diamonds in 18k Gold
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Material – 4.95 ct Sugilite, 18 K Yellow Gold, 1.34 ct VS Diamonds, 1.06 ct Columbian Emeralds Chain – 18 K Yellow Gold, .11 ct Diamond Baguette Dimensions - 39mm x 32mm
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
11 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total diamond weight is 1.61 ct. The sapphire and diamond cluster measures 19 x 15 mm (11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Contemporary 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 11ct
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Emeralds and Diamonds earrings, in a contemporary design, so elegant and refined style. Adorn yourself and add a touch of glamour and sophistication on your look. Magnif...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 11ct Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 13.82 Grams Stone: Diamond, 11ct Natural Ruby (GIA) Stone Treatment: Heated with moderate residues Measurements: 29.11 x 22.67 x 15.66mm Size: 6 Hallmark: 18k Metal: 18k Yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11–12 ct Colombian Emerald & 7.5 ct Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Emerald 11-12 cts.; 7.50 cts. Diamonds Color/Clarity: Colombian; F-H VS-SI Certifications: AGL Size: 7.13 inches Metal: Platinum Weight: 30.60 grams Period: Contemporar...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rare 11 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total diamond weight is 1.61 ct. The sapphire and diamond cluster measures 19 x 15 mm (11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k Gold 11ct Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 15.4 Grams Stone: 11ct Amethyst, Diamond 0.3tcw Measurements: Size: 8.25 Hallmark: 14K Item #: BR-1603-052325-11
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 11ct Aquamarine Cabochon Diamond Ring, Platinum, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian vintage ring from the 1970s. 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 stone...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Old Mine .11ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .11ct Cut: Old Mine C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Necklace, USA, .11ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
When you want just a bit of sparkle and pop, Faye Kim's Princess-cut diamond station necklace is the perfect solution. Bezel set in Faye's signature 18k gold with a matte finish. Wea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 11ct Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vintage rose cut diamond drop necklace. Approximately 11 carats of rose cut diamonds. Approximately I/J color and SI clarity. Silver & gold. Accommodated with an up-to-date ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 11 Ct Fine Zambian Emerald & 1.52 Ct Each Trillion Diamond Ring Pt
Located in New York, NY
A classic, cocktail / Engagement ring GIA Certified 11 Ct Fine Oval Zambian Emerald & GIA Certified 1.52 Ct Each Trillion Diamond Ring in Ptatinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
11 Ct Pear Shape Zambian Natural Emerald & 17 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 11 Ct Pear Shape Zambian Natural Emerald & approximately 17 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This spectacular Bridal set consisting of 1 large Pear shape Em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
11ct. Natural Fancy Yellow Multicolor Diamond Swirl Dome Clip Earrings 14 karat
Located in New York, NY
11ct. Natural Fancy color diamonds clip earrings.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 11 Ct Pear Cut COLOMBIAN Emerald & 1 Ct Each Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 11 Ct Colombian Pear Emerald Diamond with GIA certified 1 ct each solitaire diamond Hanging/ Drop Earrings 14 karat white Gold GIA Report # 7235032629 Natural Beryl O...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ct 11, 35 of Orange Sapphire and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent Art Deco style on 18k gold with natural orange sapphire ct 8,05 and natural diamonds 💎 ct 3,30 F/VS . Handmade Jewels. Exceptional manufacturer. Top quality. Complete wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold 11 mm Height 0.15 CT Diamonds Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 11 mm Width: 7 mm Metal:14K Rose Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 2.11 Grams Stone Type: 0.15 CT Diamonds Color H-L Clarity SI-I ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
22K Gold, Diamond, South Sea Pearl & 11ct Tanzanite Necklace by Cathleen Bunt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This graceful 22K yellow gold "Nefertiti Pearl Necklace" by designer, Cathleen Bunt, features, at it's center, one exquisite, 11.00ct approximate weight tanzanite surrounded by a fie...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
OSCAR HEYMAN 18K Platinum Baguette Round Carré Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 11ct
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular bombé style cocktail ring by Oscar Heyman hand done in 18K yellow gold and platinum and set with approximately 11ctw in F-G color Vs1+ clarity tapered, straight and sq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $48, 000 18KT Gold Fancy Gorgeous Glittering 11CT Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings. Earrings contain app...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$36,400Sale Price|30% Off
NWT $52, 000 18KT Gold Fancy Gorgeous Glittering 11CT Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Sapphires and Diamond Dangle Earrings. Earrings contai...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire & 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5
Located in New York, NY
11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire & 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5 18 Karat yellow Gold 10.5 Grams Approximately 11 Ct Natural Sapphire , Pink, Purple , Blue & Ora...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$12,660Sale Price|36% Off
Earrings in White Gold with 2 Tanzanite Brioletts 41, 11ct. and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. These 18k white gold (11.80g) pair of earrings are set with 2x fine Tanzanites in magnific...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$27,158Sale Price|64% Off
Nwt $77, 594 Rare 18kt Gold Gorgeous 11CT Fancy Double Yellow Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet! This Magnificent Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet has over 11CTS of Fine Fancy Ye...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$23,360Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $58, 400 18KT Gold Gorgeous Large 11CT Fancy Glittering Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Emerald and Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of a Gorgeous Fancy Emerald surrounded with Beautifu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$36,400Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $104, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 11CT Glittering Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of Gorgeous Blue Sapphires Spectacularly S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
$20,700Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $46, 000 Fancy 18KT Gold 11CT Gorgeous Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet. Bracel...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Gorgeous Ct 8, 11 of Sapphires and Diamonds on Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So chic and elegant design for this gorgeous earrings in 18k gold with oval cut orange sapphires 5,66 ct and baguettes and round brilliant cut diamonds 2,45 , F/VS. Handmade jewelry...
18k Gold
$35,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $70, 000 Rare Important 18KT Gold 11CT Gorgeous Burmese Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Burmese Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet. Bracele...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Stunning Certified Ct 11, 50 of Burma Rubies and Diamonds on Earring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive and refined design from love collection, in 18k gold with two heart cut rubies ct 8 and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 3,50 F/VS. Handmade by artisan goldsmith. Excel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Smoky Quartz & Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 750 White Gold, 1.31 ct 11 Grams
Located in Viena, Viena
exciting earrings in the shape of grapes, all smoky quartz drops in perfect cut for outstanding brilliance, as a highlight a perfectly fitting moon-shaped suspension, lavishly set wi...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,803Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rrp £11, 500 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.06 Ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Tiffany & Co Platinum and 1.06ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings complete with all the...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,899Sale Price|24% Off
Smoky Quartz & Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 750 White Gold, 1.31 ct 11 Grams
Located in Viena, Viena
exciting earrings in the shape of grapes, all smoky quartz drops in perfect cut for outstanding brilliance, as a highlight a perfectly fitting moon-shaped suspension, lavishly set wi...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
11ct Aquamarine Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage estimated 11 carat aquamarine & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Emerald cut aquamarine measures 13.5mm x 12mm (estimated at 11 ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Pendant 18k Rose Gold Sky Blue Guilloche Enamel 11 Diamonds 0.16 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1500/OT/00/00/103 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Macaron Material: 18k rose gold Vitreous Enamel: translucent and opalescent sky blue Diamonds: 11 diamonds, total 0.16 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Round Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold Sky Blue Enamel 11 Diamonds 0.16 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: V1500/OT/00/00/103_V1112/00/00/00/10345 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Macaron Material: 18k rose gold Vitreous Enamel: translucent and opalescent sky blue Diamonds: 11 d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$976Sale Price|20% Off
11 ct Sliced Geode Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2.68g, Silver:3g D:0.61ct GEODE:11Cts
Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Champagne Diamond 11 Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A glittering gift of truest love, this diamond anniversary band celebrates your everlasting romance. Crafted in 14kt yellow gold plated 925 sterling silver, this timeless look featur...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
$1,751Sale Price|20% Off
Brilliant Tourmaline Earrings 1.20 ct 27 x 11 mm sensational emeraldgreen Color
Located in Viena, Viena
splendor earrings with massive interlocking round links, set with diamonds total approx. 1.20 ct, brown / SI, two oval facetted tourmalines in intensive emerald green total approx. 3...
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.