Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 4.00ct 18k gold 16.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 4.00ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 9.5 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold 4.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.50ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.25 – EU. 15(47) Detailed description the top of the ring is 8.6 mm wide and 3.3 m...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold 6.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond 0.20ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17(53) detailed description The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide weight: 6.6 gram...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds 0.39ct 18k rose gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds 0.39 ct, ring size U.S. 7.0 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: The ring is 4.8 mm wide by 6.0 mm high ring size US 7.0 - EU....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Necklace and pendant with porcelain figure and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.55ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 cm long and 1.0 mm wide the p...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.15ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with pendant set with one brilliant cut diamond, 0.15 ct - F/G - VS - length 45 cm Detailed description: The necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide. The pe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian pendant with rose cut diamonds and necklace 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace and a gold and silver pendant set with a rose-cut diamond total approx. 0.50ct – G/H - SI - 45cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 45...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with Southsea pearl and rose cut diamonds 14k gold/ silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with a South Sea pearl and a rose-cut diamond 0.10 ct – G/H - SI - 45 cm Detailed description The necklace is 45 cm long...
Diamond, Pearl
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.22ct 18k gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.22ct - F/G - SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.2 mm wide ring s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Choker with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace set with sapphire totaling approx. 3.20ct and brilliant-cut diamond 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI – 42 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 42 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.30ct 18k gold 3.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide Weight: 3....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Toi Moi Emerald and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Birthstone Ring
Located in GOES, NL
** Please note we can make this with any (birth) stone you prefer! Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary Zambian emerald ring set in rich 18-carat yellow gold and a lar...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Brazil Aquamarine drop 18K Diamond Bracelet
Located in GOES, NL
A celebration of light, luxury, and rarity — this extraordinary bracelet is crafted from rare Brazilian aquamarine of exceptional quality. Each stone has been meticulously hand-carve...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k gold 16.2 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 1.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 45 cm long by...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Genuine Pink Morganite Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
* we offer complimentary resizing on all of our rings Radiant Elegance: The Morganite Diamond Hearts Ring in 14K solid gold. Turn heads and steal the spotlight with this breathtaki...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earrings with aquamarine and single cut diamonds up to 0.36ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold earrings set with aquamarine and single-cut diamonds totaling 0.36ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the earring are 3.2 cm long by 1.0 cm wide ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring with a single-cut diamond up to 0.25 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56) Detailed description The top of the ring is 6.0 mm wide. Ring siz...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 5.4 grams 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond of 0.24 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide. Weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Earrings with paerl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k gold 9.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold drop earrings set with pearl and brilliant-cut diamond, total 1.20 ct F/G VS/SI detailed description: the top of the earring is 3.2 cm high by 1.1 cm wide weight 9....
Diamond, 18k Gold
RIng with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.06ct 18k gold 8.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.06 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide Weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds 0.60ct, 18k gold 5.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with baguette and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16 (50) detailed description: the ring is approximately 1.2 cm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sky blue Swiss Topaz Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
* we offer complimentary resizing on all of our rings Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary Swiss Topaz ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold and sparkling diamonds. At...
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Design ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 - EU. 16.5(52) detailed description: the top of the ring is 6.5 mm wide Ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Giant Brazil Aquamarine drop 18K Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A celebration of light, luxury, and rarity — this extraordinary necklace is crafted from rare Brazilian aquamarine of exceptional quality. Each stone has been meticulously hand-carve...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robinsons Eggs Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamonds Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and nearly flawless sky blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a beautifull graduated size. This necklace features genuine high grade ge...
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Necklace and pendant with onyx and single cut diamonds up to 1.00ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum necklace with center piece set with onyx and single cut diamonds up to. 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide ...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold 7.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with five brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.70ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75(56) detailed description: The top of the ring is 4.8 mm wide R...
Diamond, 18k Gold
RIng with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 18k gold 5.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.24 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16 (50) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 5.6 mm wide Weight: 5....
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHIMENTO ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.88ct 18k gold 12.0 grams
By Chimento
Located in The Hague, ZH
CHIMENTO - 18k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.88ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.75 - EU 17.25(54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.4 cm wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Earrings with pearls, brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 1.30ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ear clips set with pearl, brilliant cut, and single cut diamond up to 1.30ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: dimensions of the ear clip are 2.4 cm long by 1.4 cm...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Earrings with pearl, square and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold stud earrings set with pearl and square and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the stud is 2.4 cm long by 1.0 cm wi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bracelet with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold hinged bracelet set with sapphire up to 2.60ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI – 24.9 grams Detailed description top of the bracelet is 2.7 c...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Earrings with amethyst and rose cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 27.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ear clips set with amethyst and rose diamond total 0.30ct – G/H – SI – 27.1 grams Detailed description: The dimensions of the ear clip are 2.5 cm long by 1.9 cm wid...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Giant Blush Pink Peru Opal Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure blush pink opals from Peru in a large size. This necklace features genuine high grade Peruvian opals with a soft but blush ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.17ct 5.2 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.17 ct - G/H - Pique - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide. Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 6.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace and an 18k bicolour gold pendant set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.50ct – F/G – VS/SI – 38 cm long Detailed description The length of the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Introducing a stunning 14K Yellow Gold Ring that perfectly captures timeless elegance and vibrant true Persian blue (Robinson eggs) color. This ring features a natural Sleeping Beaut...
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k gold 6.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.80 ct – H/I - VS/SI – ring size US 7.25 – EU 17.5(55) Detailed description The top of the ring is 6.3 mm wide and 3.1 mm hi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
VICTORIAN Necklace with rose cut diamonds up to 2.50ct 14k gold 5.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace set with rose-cut diamonds up to 2.50ct – G/H – SI – 40 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 0.7 mm wide the dimensions...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Necklace with Pearl and Diamond Pendant, 1.00ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with pearls and brilliant and taper cut diamonds up to 1.00ct - F/G - piq. - 40 cm detailed description: the length of the necklace is 40 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with topaz and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.32ct 18k gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold drop earrings set with topaz and brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.30 ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: Earring dimensions: 1.9 cm long by 8.7 mm wide To...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Earrings with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.32ct 18k gold 8.3 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold stud earrings set with amethyst and brilliant-cut diamonds total 0.32 ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: Earring dimensions: 2.0 cm long by 1.0 cm wide Total...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Two-Tone Gold Link Bracelet with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emerald
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered for sale is a beautiful and elegant vintage two-tone (bicolor) link bracelet, crafted from high-quality 18 karat yellow and white gold. This sophisticated piece combines a ti...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with Tahiti pearl and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with a Tahitian pearl and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.07 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long Detailed description: Necklace is 45 cm long and 1...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Genuine Triple Layered Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal tripple layered 20 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. This necklace features genuine turquoises from the sleeping beauty...
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Earrings with sapphire and briulliant cut diamonds up to 5.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ear clips set with sapphire up to 6.00ct and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 5.00ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the ear clips are 3.0 cm by 2....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.36ct 18k gold 2.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.36ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18 (57) detailed description the top of the ring is 5.1 mm wide weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Earrings with tree resin and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.32ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ear clips set with tree resin and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.32ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the ear clip are 1.9 cm long by 1.0 cm w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 4.4 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with white and champagne-colored brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct - F/G, N/O - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Earrings with aventurine and single cut diamonds up to 0.36ct 14k gold 6.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold drop earrings set with aventurine and single-cut diamonds (total approx. 0.36 ct) – F/G – VS/SI – 6.3 grams Detailed description: Earring dimensions: 3.1 cm long by...
Diamond, Aventurine, 14k Gold
Earrings with onyx and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold 12.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold clip-on earrings set with onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.20 ct – F/G – VS/SI – 12.6 grams Detailed description: Earring dimensions: 2.2 cm long b...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Ring with sapphire and baguette shaped diamond up to 0.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a sapphire up to 0.70 ct and baguette-cut diamonds up to 0.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 11.75 - EU 21.25 (67) Detailed description: The top of t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k white gold diamond modern Artdeco style quatrefoil ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
18k white gold ring designed as a quatrefoil cluster, fully set with European-cut round diamonds, with a totals weight of ca. 3.50 ct., The central diamond weighting approx. 0.90 ct....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Necklace and pendant with Coral and brilliant cut diamond 18k gold 17.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with a heartshape Coral and brilliant cut diamonds 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - 60 cm long detailed description: necklace is 60 cm long by 1.3 m...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Giant 14K Yellow Gold Lavender Turquoise & Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
One of the rarest turquoises ever mined! A celebration of nature's finest artistry, this extraordinary necklace showcases extremely rare Golden Hills Turquoise or lavender turquoise,...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Chrysophrase and Diamonds
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold pendant set with chrysophrase cabochon and a line of brilliant cut diamonds. The pendant is marked with 585 that stands for 14 karat gold content. In ...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k white gold 14.50ct aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An 18k white gold statement ring set with a square step-cut aquamarine of ca. 14.50ct., flanked by 12 brilliant-cut diamonds, six on each side set in a triangle. The diamonds have ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
VICTORIAN earrings with rose cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 14k gold 2.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold solitaire stud earrings set with rose-cut diamonds totaling 0.40ct – G/H - SI Detailed description: The top of the earring is 8.0 mm wide Weight 2.7 grams Set wit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Stud Earrings with 2.00ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold stud earrings set with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description the front of the stud is 2.1 cm long by 1.0 cm wide weight 7.2 grams se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Ceylon Sapphire & Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in GOES, NL
* we offer complimentary resizing on all of our rings Bright, elegant, and timeless, this 18K Gold Unheated Yellow Sapphire Ring features a stunning natural yellow sapphire in a ref...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.