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 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 14K Yellow Gold Channel Set Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Band
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EFFY Material: 14K yellow gold Blue Sapphires: 6 baguette cut= 0.50cttw Diamonds: 4 baguette cut= 0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: VS1 Dimensions: the ring measures 5.60mm wide a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Star of David Pendant Necklace Estate by EFFY
By Effy
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Brand: EFFY Material: 14K White Gold - durable and elegant Main Stones: Sapphires - vibrant natural gemstones Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds Design: Star of David Pendan...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 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
14K Two Tone Gold Baguette Ruby Diamond Wide Band Ring Estate by EFFY
By Effy
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Brand: EFFY Material: 14K Two-Tone White and Rose Gold - durable and luxurious Design: Wide Band Ring with Baguette Cut Stones Stones: Rubies - 2.2 carats total, Baguette cut Acc...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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 Mosaic 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Blue Topaz Citrine and Diamond Hoop Earring
By Effy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These substantial huggie-style hoops sit close to the ear and are completed by secure hinged snap closures. Signed Effy, the earrings combine vivid color, contemporary geometry and c...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
EFFY 14K Rose Gold Round Cabochon Cut Opal, Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 18 in
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EFFY Material: 14K rose gold Opal: 1 round cabochon cut= 0.37ct Diamonds: 24 single cut= 0.12cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the necklace measures 18.0 inches in ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose 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
Vintage Effy 14K White Gold Black & White Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 7 8.1g
By Effy
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Designer: Effy Metal: 14K White Gold Purity: 14K / 585 Retail Price: $9,516.50 Ring Size: 7 Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Total Diamond Weight: 2 - 2.5 ct Gemstones: Natural Bla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Emerald, Tsavorite & Diamond Three Stone Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Shape & Cut: Oval cut Emerald Measurements: 5.810 × 3.890 × 2.940 mm Emerald Carat Weight: 0.38 carat Emerald Clarity: Heavily included Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 3.79 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Ring with Diamonds 14K White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Designer: Effy Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Emerald and diamond Emerald Shape: Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14K Gold 4.82ctw White & Fancy Brown Diamond Open Quilted Wide Band Ring
By Effy
Located in Montclair, NJ
He we have an absolutely magnificent and fancy band ring that was crafted in solid 14k white gold and designed by Effy, featuring a wide and slightly domed top that is completely dre...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Pear London Blue Topaz Diamond Vintage EFFY Designer Gold Cocktail Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY London Blue Topaz and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 7 Carat London Blue Topaz.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Effy's 0.44 Ct Yellow & White Diamond Pendant with 14 Kt White Gold
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
Designer Effy's 0.44 Ct Yellow & White Diamond Pendant with 14 Kt White Gold chain This exquisite Pendant beautifully crafted with 14 karat White gold .
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Emerald and Diamond Checkerboard Motif Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Effy emerald and diamond ring features a bold, wide-band design that radiates with color and brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Watercolors Multi Gemstone and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Amethyst, Tsavorite, Diamonds and Sapphires Amethyst Count: 5 Amethyst Cut: Pear, Oval and Round Amethyst Total Carat Weight: 0.64 carats Amethy...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
Effy Espresso Cognac and White Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The harmonious marriage of the warm tones of rose gold with the deep, earthy hues of cognac diamonds and the pristine sparkle of white diamonds makes this Effy ring a true work of art.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Effy Pink Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold with Black Rhodium Plating Gemstones: Diamond, Natural Rubies, Natural Pink Sapphires Diamond Count: 2 round brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Cut: Round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Effy Bella Bleu 14K White Gold Blue and White Diamond Band Size 7 #23003
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy Bella Bleu 14 Karat White Gold Blue and White Diamond Band Ring Size 7 This stunning band features 47 blue round cut diamonds and 48 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Pavé Diamond Flower and Leaf Motif Wide Milgrain Band Ring 14K White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 60 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.66 carats Diamond Color: H - I Diamond Clarity: SI2 - I1 R...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Effy Ring Cushion Cut Aquamarine Brown White Diamond Halo 14k white Gold sz 7.25
By Effy
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have an Effy Aquamarine cushion cut center and Diamond ring in 14k white gold, size 7.25.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
EFFY Pavé Classica Diamond Flex Wrap Open Cuff Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Experience the perfect blend of sophistication and glamour with the Effy Pave Classica diamond wrap bracelet. This exquisite piece by renowned designer Effy captures the essence of t...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
EFFY Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Necklace 18 1/4" Rose Gold 14k Sq Cushion 6.24ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 6.10ct Cut: Square Cushion Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .14ctw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
EFFY Sapphire Diamond Flower Halo Drop Necklace 16 1/4" White Gold 14k 3.95ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.32ctw Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .63ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Seahorse Tsavorite Sapphire Pendant Estate by EFFY
By Effy
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Brand: EFFY Material: 14K White Gold - durable and elegant Main Stones: Tsavorite and Sapphires - natural gemstones Accent Stones: Diamonds Design: Seahorse Pendant Necklace Style: D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Floral Motif Wide Cutout Diamond Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisitely crafted diamond ring by Effy features a delicate floral motif, beautifully set in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy Multi Row Oval Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vibrant Effy ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features two rows of oval-cut green emeralds framed by a line of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Flower Motif Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 Elevate your style with the enchanting allure of this Effy 14 karat white gold band ring. Crafted to captivate, its bold design features a stunning centerpiece: a ra...
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Effy Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9.25 This exquisite sapphire and diamond ring by Effy showcases timeless elegance with its regal design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$648Sale Price|28% Off
G-H SI1 Diamond & Sapphire Effy Ring set in Sterling Silver with 18K Gold Accent
By Effy
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Effy ring is a striking blend of elegance and craftsmanship, meticulously designed in sterling silver and accented with luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Effy White and Green Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Butterfly Cross Pendant Charm
By Effy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Pendant Height: 29.50 mm Weight: 20.50 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14K Hallmarks: EFFY 14K Total Weight: 2.9 Gram Condition: Pre Owned Stone Type: Diamonds
Effy Blue Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Leaf Motif Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Natural Sapphire and Diamond Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.28 CTW Sapphire Cut: Marquise Cut Sapphire Color: Blue Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Hamsa Sapphire Diamond Pendant Estate
By Effy
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Brand: EFFY Material: 14K White Gold - durable and elegant Main Stones: Sapphires - natural gemstones Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds Design: Hamsa Evil Eye Pendant Neckl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 14K Gold Ring with White Diamonds & Sapphire
By Effy
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Blue Sapphire 0.95 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.54 Effy Jewelry is a luxury jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
$10,220Sale Price|20% Off
1.5 Carat Diamond Baguette and Pave 14k White Gold Wide Band Ring
By Effy
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite wide band ring, crafted by Effy, showcases a stunning array of diamonds set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Ruby Diamond Checkerboard Dome Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent statement ring, crafted by the renowned house of Effy, showcases a vibrant and opulent design that is sure to command attention.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-r...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resi...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Panther Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Cartier Style Lion Leopard
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Diamond and Black Onyx panther, lion, or leopard pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphires & Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Sapphires & Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Tsavorites & Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-res...
Diamond, Quartz, Tsavorite, Stainless Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratc...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.64 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.42 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.64 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.77 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$750Sale Price|25% Off
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratc...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$750Sale Price|25% Off
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratc...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$450Sale Price|50% Off
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.64 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
$700Sale Price|22% Off
Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.64 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
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.