18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The top part of the earring consists of a cushion cut solitaire blue sapphire held in grain prongs and surrounded with a single row of pave set diamond round cluster adjoining the bo...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
96.44 Carat Baroque Pearl, Sapphire, and Diamond Drop Earrings in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The top part of the earring is simplified with the channel set single row of round diamond hoop, as it joins the bottom part with a closed-set round diamond and thin round loop for ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
18.00 Carats Diamond, Emerald, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
It is crafted in the shape of a diamond embedded with a cluster of diamonds. The top stud part of the earring joins the lower hexagon-shaped part gracefully with a closed-set round d...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 14.17 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The top stud part of the earring complements the bottom center design nicely, as the dark sapphire oval solitaire is surrounded with the pave set round diamond cluster accentuating t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 20.70 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The fabulous interlinking of the sapphires and provide the flexibility and ideal movement with the single pink sapphire at the top connected by round diamond and gold loops to the le...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14.41 Carats Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The top stud part with three big round diamonds one after another gives the earring a longer look, as it joins the bottom part with a closed-set round diamond and a thin round loop w...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Yellow Sapphire Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The pendant uses 18K gold with diamonds and 4.15 carats of yellow sapphires precisely set in the circular channel suspended below a linear shaped diamond studded top with back loop e...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GFCO certified Pink Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Pendant
By bo•be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
- Oval facetted pink Sapphire - Diamond Set Loop and Leaf Design -Concealed Bail for a sleek, streamlined look It's the perfect gift for the woman who appreciates fine jewellery ...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 23.67 Carat Diamond, Blue-Topaz, and Sapphire Heart-Shape Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The top graduating u-hoop of two rows of pave set blue sapphire is ideal to showcase the bottom heart drop effortlessly as it sits on the ear right with the closed set round diamond ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Embellished Bow Dangle Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Above the pearl is a diamond embellished bow design with looping curves and swirls.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Garavelli Aquamarine & Diamond 18k White Gold Shield Cocktail Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A spectacular shield shape cocktail ring centered by a smoky Aquamarine surrounded by shimmering diamonds and concentric loops and more aquamarines.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.66 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in Platinum
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They are each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with sparkling diamonds adorning the connecting loop as well as the top portion of the platinum setting.
Melissa Kaye Aria Grace Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Encrusted with over 2 carats of brilliant white diamonds, this graceful ring loops across your fingers and catches the light as you move. 18K white gold two-finger diamond swirl rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Olivia B. 14K Yellow Gold Round Swiss Blue Topaz "Snowman" Pendant Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Olivia B. 14K yellow gold Swiss blue topaz "snowman" necklace with one round 0.03 carat diamond. Necklace has an extra loop and can be worn 16 or 17 inches long.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
Internally Flawless Certified 1.50 Carat Princess Cut Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This dazzling and substantial 1.50ct princess cut diamond is bright white, loop clean, and displays lively brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$5,218
Messika my move bracelet
By Messika
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Discover the MY MOVE bracelet and its motif set with a freely moving brilliant-cut diamond and leather double loop bracelet. An ultra-versatile piece of luxury jewelry to suit any s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set of 6 Waterford Donegal Hock Wine Glasses, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
He adapted and built on the original Penrose designs for stemware and other table ornaments, knitting the signature Penrose diamond shapes into a nested design called the Lismore pat...
Crystal
$832Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold .50 Carat Halo Modern Pendant & Chain VS Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The pendant measures 15.50 x 13.50 mm and has a hidden double-chain loop. The diamonds are pave set and are .50 carats total in weight.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Copper and Glass Surlight Modular Chandelier by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Surilight is modular self assembly configuration made up of optional components to choose from: 4 silhouette frames: Oval, square, round, rectangle 3 hanging frame sizes: Small, me...
Steel
18K Yellow Gold & Gemstone Wave Ring, made in France, size 6
Located in Shippensburg, PA
18K Yellow Gold & Gemstone Wave Ring, made in France, size 6 Item # C104613 A French ring crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a distinctive looping design, with diamonds se...
Multi-gemstone, Gold
$20,576Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 Carat E-F Color VS 18K White Gold Easy Comfort Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for both elegance and comfort, this Eternity Band features a continuous loop of diamonds, symbolizing eternal love and commitment.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Anglo Indian Coromandel and Silver Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
The Box with a silver diamond escutcheon, a looped carry handle and a single-handled drawer.
Silver
Mid-20th Century Red and Orange Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An irregular white lattice of looping, diamond-like lines floats across the surface, creating a hand-drawn, organic pattern. 8' 2" x 6' 1" (249 x 185 cm)
Wool
$12,178 / item
Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, set to the centre with four triangular cabochon-cut garnets between rose-cut diamond-set cross and natural pearl surround, with ...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
An amethyst and diamond pig pendant
Located in London, GB
An amethyst and diamond pig pendant, the body set with two cabochon-cut amethysts, the frame set with small round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carat in total, with a small ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
An amethyst and diamond pig pendant
Located in London, GB
An amethyst and diamond pig pendant, the body set with two cabochon-cut amethysts, the frame set with small round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.26 carat in total, with a small ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond pendant/brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond pendant/brooch, the cushion shaped faceted sapphire measuring 11x7.5mm and estimated to weigh 2½ carats, millegrain set in yellow gold collet and su...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
An opal and diamond Art Deco pendant
Located in London, GB
An opal and diamond Art Deco pendant, to the centre an oval cabochon-cut opal measuring 14.5x11.5mm, set with four old-cut diamonds, one on each side, all within a ribbon-like frame ...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
A Belle Époque diamond wheat pendant by Peyret & Cie
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond wheat pendant by Peyret & Cie, the two kernels and three undulating leaves set with small old-cut diamonds within a circular frame further embellished with dia...
Diamond, Platinum
A Victorian gold, pearl, diamond and blue enamel suite
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold, pearl, diamond and blue enamel suite, consisting of a pendant-necklace and a pair of earrings, the pendant in the form of a golden round dome, centrally-set with an...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
The frame to this pendant mimics the look of fine mesh lace, with diamonds set sparkling throughout it. Further diamonds border the fine platinum work and stud the pendant loop.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
An Edwardian ruby and diamond cluster brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond brooch/pendant, the cushion-shaped faceted ruby estimated to weigh 2.8 carats, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indicat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pair of Pearl and Diamond Stick Pins
Located in London, GB
A pair of pearl and diamond stick pins on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, each pearl set on a rose-cut diamond-set cap, su...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian emerald and diamond pendant/brooch, the pear-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 2.20 carats, accompanied by GCS Report no:5777-8959 stating to be of Colombian origin...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Kite-Shaped Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond kite-shaped pendant, centrally with nine pearls forming a line, between two rose-cut diamond-set triangles each centered with a diamond-set acanthus mo...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
The pendant loop is set with further diamonds. This classically Belle Époque piece is alluring and very pretty and would be a lovely “something blue” worn with a bridal ensemble.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
A Diamond And Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the fine Victorian diamond centrepiece, centrally set with an old brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1.65 carats surrounded by old-cut di...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-Victorian Coral Bead and Diamond Cross
Located in London, GB
A Victorian coral and diamond cross pendant, consisting of twelve round coral beads, each set to the centre with a rose-cut diamond all mounted in gold frame and suspended from a cor...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart-Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby heart-locket pendant from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, to the centre a cushion-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-Victorian Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A magnificent mid-Victorian natural peal, emerald and diamond pendant, to the centre a natural pearl measuring approximately 7.7mm in diameter, surrounded by a lozenge-shaped frame s...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
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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