14K Yellow Gold 1 1/3 Carat Baguette and Princess-cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finished with secure push-back findings, they are a timeless adornment for the modern woman's ensemble. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Composite 8 Stone Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A must have for any serious jewelry collection, these 14k yellow gold earrings boast an impressive 1 carat total weight of sparkling diamonds. Each square stud is designed with 4 pri...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 3.0 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Link and Buckle Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your wrist in sparkling elegance with this exquisite diamond tennis bracelet. Crafted in 14K white gold, it features 112 radiant princess cut diamonds, totaling 3.0 carats, wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Princess Diamond Alternating Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 99 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Ty...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Organic Shape Necklace, Made in USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Designed with an open-slot detail, it elegantly holds a 3mm invisibly set diamond, adding a subtle yet radiant sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.00 Carat Diamond Multi Stone Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These classic and beautiful stud earrings feature 1ct TDW of stunning, natural princess-cut diamonds. Four princess-cut diamonds in an invisible setting create a larger stone that ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold 5.0 Carat Diamond Alternating Size D Shaped Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Give her a gift that will perfectly complement her favorite ensemble. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 234 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color:...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14 KT Yellow Gold Square Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The wide band is lined with rows of sparkling 44 round and 12 princess cut diamonds in secured pave and invisible settings. the diamonds are natural, not-treated and conflict-free wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 7/8 Carat Princess and Baguette-Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, these 14k yellow gold hoops have an art-deco design with a modern twist. With a total diamond weight of 7/8 cttw, these earrings showcase natural princess and baguet...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2 1/2 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 120 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond We...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 2.22ct Diamond Drop Earrings by Designer Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
These invisible set diamonds gives these earrings a clean finesse.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
5.40tcw 18K Natural Emerald & Diamond Cluster, Gold Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
The men's emerald & invisible set diamond ring features an excellent design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.84 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The graduating elegant marquise diamonds feature a brilliant ‘invisible-set’ diamond colette, highlighting the stunning craftsmanship of this elegant design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,297Sale Price / item|36% Off
14 Karat White Gold Multicolored Princess Cut Sapphires Surrounded by Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold multi colored princess cut sapphires surrounded by diamonds, containing 36 princess cut invisible set multi colored sapphires weighing .75pts. and surrounded by 50 rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 1.00 Carat Princess and Round-Cut Diamond Square Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Invest in these earrings and level up your jewelry game! Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 90 Diamonds Includes 40 Round and 50 Princess-Cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 CT Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Art Deco Stud Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A refined expression of Art Deco elegance, these diamond stud earrings are crafted in 14 karat white gold, featuring a sophisticated interplay of round and princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond 'V' Shape Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 108 Diamonds Includes 8 Round and 100 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond "V" Shape Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 108 Diamonds Includes 14 Round and 129 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Composite Square Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 8 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.75 cttw Diamond Setting Ty...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10KT White Gold Diamond Composite Ring (1 cttw, H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 72 Diamonds Includes 28 Round, 28 Princess and 16 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/8 cttw Princess and Round Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 58 Diamonds Includes 16 Round and 42 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 D...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Two-Tone 10K Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in two-tone 10 karat gold, the total diamond weight is 1 1/2 carats. 'Video Available Upon Request' Product features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamond Diamond Count: T...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
14kt Diamond Pendant Necklace Princess-Cut 1/3 Carat TW Set In White gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Invisible Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace 14 karat White gold The diamonds are set side by side in an invisible style. 1/3 carat diamonds are a high quality of G color and VS clarity
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1 5/8 Ctw Princess and Baguette Diamond Duo Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This ornate piece showcases a duo bar pendant lavished with 1 5/8 carats of natural diamonds, combining the sharp elegance of princess cut stones invisibly set alongside the sleek li...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Composite Box Shape Milgrain Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 72 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond Weight: 0.5 cttw Diamond Setting ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Carat Emerald Shaped Halo Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Truly mesmerizing, this ring is fashioned in 14k white and yellow gold. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 47 Diamonds includes 12 Princess...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Men's Custom Made 18 Karat White Gold Ring with 2.89ctw In Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Long Beach, CA
The sparkling white Diamonds are meticulously and invisibly set. This is a perfect ring for someone with a fastidious eye.
Diamond, White Gold
14k Two-Tone Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Foldover Box Pendant Box Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
'Video Available Upon Request.' Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 44 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond W...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70ct Emerald and Trapezoid Cut Mosaic Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The centerpiece is a stunning emerald-cut diamond, complemented by trapezoid-cut diamonds in an invisible mosaic setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k White Gold 7 7/8 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Eternity Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 408 Diamonds includes 136 Baguette and 272 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,990Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold 6ct Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond Hammered Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (78) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Invisible Channel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 6 (approx.)
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $9, 600 Important 18KT Large 4CT Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace is comprised of over 4 Carats of Fine Invisibly Set Glittering Diamonds with Blue Sapphires, Pink Sapphires, Beautiful shades of Orange Sapphires, Yellow Sapphires, and Gree...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Geometric Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
A centerpiece of princess-cut diamonds sits within a striking invisible setting that perfectly showcases the sparkling stones and the precious metal of the ring.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rachel Koen Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold 2.00cttw
Located in New York, NY
At the center of this 14k white gold sparkler, a quartet of princess-cut diamonds in an invisible setting shine with a frame of smaller round accent diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 3 1/5 Carat Diamond ¾ Square Grid Huggy Style Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
'Video Available Upon Request.' Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 50 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7.75
By Bez Ambar
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. The Ambar Quadrillion two-row Diamond 18k yellow gold band ring is set with Bez Ambar's Princess-Cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.13 Carats Diamond Drop Earrings in Graduation Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
These invisible set diamonds gives these earrings a clean finesse.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond and 2.5mm Yellow Sapphire Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Princess-cut diamonds are features in an invisible setting that perfectly showcases the facets of each stone and the precious metal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 6.38 Carat Ruby and Diamond Modified Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 6.38 Carat Ruby and Diamond Modified Hoop Earrings This exceptional vivid red ruby and invisible set emerald cut diamond modern hoop earring is impressive.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold & Diamond Cushion Shaped Cluster Ring in Illusion Setting by Michael Hill
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This impressively looking Cluster Ring is centering a square panel set with 4 Princess Cut Diamonds, 4-claw set within invisible setting, that truly seems like one impressively la...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Princess 3.00ctw Sz8
Located in Greensboro, NC
Weight: 9.2 Grams Stamps: 14k, maker's mark Condition: Pre-Owned Condition Note: One of the engagement ring's invisible set diamonds has a chip on one corner but it is secure and d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$857Sale Price|20% Off
Illusion-Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold, 0.50ct Solitaire Look
Located in London, GB
Four expertly matched princess cut diamonds are invisibly set, creating the look of a single large square diamond while offering exceptional sparkle and precision craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Round and Princess Diamond Composite Head and Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn for a special occasion or as an everyday indulgence, this ring is destined to become a cherished treasure. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamo...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Charles Krypell 18KT Yellow Gold 2.30 Carat Sapphire and 1.16ct Diamond Earrings
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are set with round brilliant diamonds and invisibly set baguette blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Princess-Cut Diamond Halo Square Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 90 Diamonds includes 40 Round and 50 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color:...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 1ct Diamond and Yellow Sapphires, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow Gold Ring Set With 1 ct. Diamond and Yellow sapphires Invisible Setting from Estate His Majesty the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Gold Ribbon Ring with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
In this ribbon style ring he juxtaposes round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with Baguette Cut Diamonds and Blue Sapphires in an invisible setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Channel Set Sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Invisibly Set Sapphires, made in France. 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Composite Head with Halo and Side Stones Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
'Video Available Upon Request' Product features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 75 Diamonds Includes 42 Round, 14 Princess and 19 Baguette-Cut Diamonds D...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond heart pendant necklace. Invisible set blue square sapphire heart with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold with a 16 inch 18k chain. 21 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Milkweed Flower Earrings set in 14 Karat White Gold with Diamonds and
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Emerald Milkweed Flower Earrings“ 2.22 carats of Diamonds and Invisible set Emeralds weighing 18.13 carats in 14kt 12.87 gms gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Diamond Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The design is reminiscent of diamond bows with emerald crescents. The calibré cut emeralds are invisibly set.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 5.30 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K White Gold 5.30 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Black Onyx Dangle Earrings This contemporary invisible set emerald cut diamond and jet black onyx and wine red ruby long earring is impre...
Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold 5.15 Carat Diamond and Natural Emerald Modified Hoop Earring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.15 Carat Diamond and Natural Emerald Modified Hoop Earrings This glamorous shamrock green emerald and invisible set emerald cut diamond modern hoop earring is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Pave Diamond Rectangular Shape Pendant Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 4ctw Pave Diamond Rectangular Shape Pendant Necklace Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 4 carats of invisible set diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings This contemporary invisible set emerald cut diamond and jet black onyx earring with azure blue sapphire half...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,990Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold 19.56 Carats Rainbow Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The striking pop color is radiated with carefully placed Multi-Sapphire Emerald-cut with “Invisible-Set” Diamonds. This thrilling design features an innovative double-clasp lock for ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,958Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Rock Crystal Black Onyx & Baguette Diamond Domed Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
The straight baguette diamonds are perfectly channel and invisible set, allowing these stones to somewhat look like one large emerald cut diamond at the center of the fiery halo when...
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 5.16 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Nova, this 18 karat yellow gold ring is a showstopper with 5 rows of Princess Cut Diamonds. The Diamonds are invisibly set. The 5 rows have a slight domed taper from 14 t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/7ct. TDW Round and Princess-Cut Diamond Ring(H-I, SI2-I1)
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 55 Diamonds Includes 35 Round and 20 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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