Effy Blue Topaz & Diamond Halo Pendant in 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Effy
Located in Houston, TX
Effy Blue Topaz & Diamond Halo Pendant in 18k Rose Gold Necklace Showcasing Effy's signature use of vibrant gemstones and fine craftsmanship, this elegant pendant necklace is crafte...
White Diamond, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Effy 14k Yellow Gold Watercolors Gems & Diamond Ring Size 5.5
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite authentic Effy ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a vibrant watercolor-style arrangement of multicolored gemstones accented with sparkling natural d...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant #21193
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant- This stunning pendant features seven round brilliant cut diamonds and eight blue sapphires set in beautifully detailed 14K whi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Cross Pendant #24749
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Cross Pendant Refined and radiant, this 18K yellow gold and sterling silver Effy pendant blends two-tone elegance with subtle sparkl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Effy 14K Yellow Gold Carved Onyx Diamond Necklace 0.16ct NWT 18”
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Retail price: $3,624. Designer: Effy 14K yellow gold Carved black onyx 0.16ctw natural GH SI round diamonds 5.1 grams 18 inches length Lobster clasp New with tag Retail: $3,624 A bol...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Effy Fashion Ring with Diamonds
By Effy
Located in Stamford, CT
18Kt Two Tone Gold Effy Fashion Ring with Diamonds. Size 7.75 12.1 grams total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold
EFFY 1.00 Carat Diamond Encrusted Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in Miami, FL
EFFY 1.00 Carat Diamond Encrusted Band Ring. The ring features 60 round diamonds totaling approx 1 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,117Sale Price|40% Off
Designer Effy Mens Onyx Diamond Horse Pendant 14kt Gold 22in NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Effy men's pendant necklace is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features a bold horse motif accented with black onyx and natural diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Effy 14K Multicolor Baguette Sapphire Diamond Line Bracelet 14.51ctw 7”
By Effy
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Designer: Effy • Metal: 14K yellow gold • Gemstones: Natural multicolored sapphires • Total Sapphire Weight: 14.25 carats (exact) • Diamond Details: Round brilliant c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,325Sale Price|40% Off
Designer Effy White Topaz Diamond Enamel Ring 14kt Gold 9.80ct NWT
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Original retail price 7,499. Designer Effy 14kt yellow gold 9.80ct emerald cut white topaz 0.17ctw natural GH SI1 I1 round diamonds Black enamel detailing 6.3 grams Ring size 7 New w...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Espresso Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet by Effy
By Effy
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Signed by New York Designer, Effy. Gift boxed.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate EFFY 14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring - VHK#315a
By Effy
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate EFFY 14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring - VHK#315a Item Details: Year: 2000s Ring Size: (Sizable) Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Diamond Detai...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Oval .78ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60c...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy .89 Carat Diamond White Gold Feather Dangle Drop Earrings
By Effy
Located in Stamford, CT
Effy flexible feather diamond earrings. Feather shaped 14k white gold dangle drop earrings with 148 round cut diamonds. 148 round diamonds, G-K SI-I approx. .89cts 14k white gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14K Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Size 7 #16673
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Effy 14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one emerald cut pink sapphire (6.9 mm x 5.2 mm), 18 baguette diamonds ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage EFFY Designer RBC Diamond Gold Cluster 4 Row Halo Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Designer Diamond Gold Cluster Ring. Hand set with 1.30tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, including shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Rainbow Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This spectacular Effy ring is a true feast for the eyes, bursting with a vibrant mosaic of natural multicolor sapphires and sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds set in warm 14 kara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Effy Natural Diamond Pave 14-Karat Multi-Band Ring In Stock
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Effy 14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Pave Multi-Band Ring Category: Details Designer: EFFY Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.35 carats of natural, pav...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Effy 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Halo Ring
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14K white gold Sapphire: 1 oval cut = 0.60cttw Diamonds: 25 baguette cut = 0.30cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measures 1.98mm wide Ring Size...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Opal and Diamond Heart Necklace
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14k rose gold Diamond: 6 round cut = 0.04cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I1-2 Opal: heart cut = 8.75cttw Dimensions: necklace measures approximately 18-inches in ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
EFFY Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - White Gold 14k Round 1.61ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.28ctw C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Women's 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Effy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 20 mm Band Width: 16 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14K Hallmarks: Effy 14K Total Weight: 4.1 Gram Size: 7.5 Condition: Pre Owned Stone Type: Diamond
EFFY 14K Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring with Two Stackable Bands
By Effy
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful three-ring set featuring a signed EFFY ruby and diamond band in 14K rose gold, paired with two minimalist unbranded stacking rings for a chic, layered look.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Effy Contemporary 1.60 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Band
By Effy
Located in Towson, MD
This 14 karat white gold Effy ring pairs vivid pink sapphires with sparkling white diamonds in a wide, sculptural band.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
EFFY 14K White Gold Invisible Set Blue Sapphire and Pave Diamond Necklace
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EFFY Material: 14K white gold Blue Sapphires: 9 baguette cut= 0.41cttw Diamonds: 56 round cut= 0.56cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the necklace measures 18.0” ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
EFFY Signed 14K Gold Diamond Lozenge Pendant Necklace with 1.25 Ct Emerald
By Effy
Located in Miami, FL
A striking statement of geometric luxury, this authentic EFFY pendant necklace is finely crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy BH 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ladder Pendant Necklace #25054
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ladder Pendant Necklace- Bold yet refined, this Effy pendant features seven vivid rubies accented by 37 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold 14k 1.23ctw Rainbow Adjust
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $3,999.99 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heat & Diffusion Carat(s): .84ctw Cut: Round Color: Multi Natur...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY Turquesa Diamond Huggie Hoop Halo Earrings-Yellow Gold 14k Cabochon 1.02ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $2,250 Brand: EFFY Design: Turquesa Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Cut: Rectangular Cabochon Color: Blue Stone Note: Sleeping B...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$666Sale Price|40% Off
Effy Mother of Pearl Diamond Star Earrings 14K Yellow Gold 0.11ctw New
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
These stunning Designer Effy Mother of Pearl and Diamond Star Earrings in 14kt yellow gold feature a natural mother of pearl stone surrounded by 0.11ctw of natural GH SI round single...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Effy 14K White Gold Black & White Diamond Ring 8.3g Size 5.75 Designer
By Effy
Located in Addison, TX
Details: • Authentic Effy • Solid 14K White Gold • Natural Black & White Diamonds • Pavé Diamond Design • Black Diamond Center Accents • White Diamond Accent Stones • Designer...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14k Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Amethyst & Diamond Ring, Circa 2010
By Effy
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold this ring features a cushion cut amethyst set in a smooth bezel setting that frames the stone cleanly while enhancing its rich violet hue. The cushion shap...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY Sapphire & Diamond Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Emerald Cut 1.42ctw Asymmetrical
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.5 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage EFFY Designer Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Designer Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14k Rose Gold 0.66ctw Chocolate Brown & White Diamond Wide Crossover Ring
By Effy
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Chocolate Brown Color - 0.56ctw (approx.) (30) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Effy Bita 14K White Gold and Diamond Heart Red Leather Bracelet #22292
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy Bita 14K White Gold and Diamond Heart Red Leather Bracelet- Make a bold and romantic statement with this luxurious Bita bracelet by Effy.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
EFFY Crossover Diamond Pendant Necklace 20" White Gold 14k Single .86ctw Stripes
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: EFFY Design: Crossover Pendant Metal Content: 14k White Gold, 14k Yellow Gold, & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .86ctw Cut: Single Color: G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 0.50 Carat Diamond Pave Button Earrings 14 Karat in Stock
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.50 of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. Measurements: 0.45" x 0.45" x 0.55" Earrings Backs: B...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Hoops in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous Effy pair of natural pink sapphire and diamond earrings is a vibrant and sophisticated celebration of color and fine gemstone craftsmanship that delivers maximum impact...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Gold Vintage EFFY Designer Halo Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Designer Emerald and Diamond Gold Halo Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY Australian Opal Tanzanite Diamond Ring - White Gold 14k Oval Cab .69ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Brand: EFFY Date: April 27, 2026 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Ca...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14k Rose Gold Pave Twist Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings 9.4g .38ct
By Effy
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your style with these exquisite Effy hoop earrings. Crafted from 14k rose gold, these earrings feature a stunning array of round white diamonds, creating a captivating twist ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Effy 14k Rose & Yellow Gold Emerald & Pave Diamond Panther Wrap Band Ring
By Effy
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Black Diamonds & Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.65ctw (approx.)
Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Red Garnet and Diamond Vintage EFFY Designer Gold Cocktail Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Red Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 6 Carat Red Garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Classica Ring Size 7 #20705
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Classica Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 16 round brilliant cut diamonds and 46 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panther Effy 14K Rose Gold, 1.75 CTW Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring
By Effy
Located in Derby, NY
Effy 14K Rose Gold, 1.75 CTW Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring This stunning ring from the Effy Panther Collection is sure to make you stand out in a crowd!
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
EFFY Bouquet Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - White Gold 14k Round 1.00ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $4000 Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Brand: EFFY Collection: Bouquet Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Black and White Diamond Large Butterfly Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous Effy butterfly ring is crafted in brushed 14 karat yellow gold and set with an array of round-cut diamonds in contrasting shades of white and black.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY 14k Gold Coiled Panther Ring with 1.38ct Diamonds & Emeralds
By Effy
Located in Sausalito, CA
14k yellow gold coiled panther diamond and emerald ring. Consisting of: Diamonds 1.38cttw. Clarity VS1 Color H Emeralds .05ct tw. All set stones weight/clarity & color are ap...
EFFY Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Wide Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Effy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Designer: EFFY Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Weight: 11.7 grams Ring Size: 7 Ring Height: 16.5 mm tall Diamond Count: 30 round brilliant cut Diamond Co...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
EFFY 14K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo 3-Row Ring
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EFFY Material: 14K white gold Blue Sapphire: 1 oval cut= 1.46ct Diamonds: 28 round cut= 1.26cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Diamonds: 8 princess cut= 0.56cttw Color: G-H Cla...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14K White Gold Trillion Tanzanite and Natural Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Effy
Located in Baltimore, MD
Effy 14K White Gold Trillion Tanzanite and Natural Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 3.1 grams Gemstone: Trillion tanzanite 0.76 carat Diamonds: .20 CTW natura...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
EFFY Sapphire Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - White Gold 14k Specialty Cut 1.05ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $4100 Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
EFFY Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Round 1.05ctw Stripe Curve
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Brand: BH (early EFFY) Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 14k White Gold Alternating 5.25ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Effy
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 3.8mm (0.15") Ring Height: 4.2mm rise off the finger Hallmark: EFFY Condition: Shows some light wear/ Sapphires show some abrasion.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy D'Oro Circle Pendant with Diamonds in Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 15 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.83 carats Diamond Color: H - I Diamond Clarity SI2 - I1 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Designer EFFY Ruby and Diamond Open Key Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Designer EFFY Ruby encrusted Open Key Pendant, set with 2.52tcw Rubies, accented by Diamonds, approx. 0.32tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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.