5.02ct Fancy Dark Orangy Brown Antique-Cut Diamond – GIA Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Its unique proportions and hand-finished character give it a presence that is impossible to replicate in modern precision-cut stones. A truly individual diamond for the collector or...
Diamond, Brown Diamond
Princess Cut Fancy Yellow diamond studs 18KT modern design
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Studs with a character, made in 18KT gold with natural fancy yellow diamonds totaling 1 carat. Beautiful modern design! **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers n...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Todd Reed Palladium Fancy Cut Multi Colored Diamond Ring
By Todd Reed
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Todd Reed Material: palladium Center Diamonds: fancy cut = 4.00cttw Color: Black / Brown Clarity: I3 Diamond: 47 round cut = 0.45cttw Color: I / J Clarity: Si2 Dimensions: ...
Diamond, Palladium
3ct Fancy Yellow Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This 3-carat Fancy Yellow radiant-cut diamond engagement ring is a stunning combination of rarity and elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.64 Fancy Light Pink Radiant Cut Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this breathtaking GIA Certified 2.64-carat Fancy Light Pink Radiant Cut Diamond. A masterpiece of nature, this diamond radiates a soft, romantic...
Diamond, Pink Diamond
18K Geometric Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond & White Emerald Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
A bold and radiant creation, this high jewelry bracelet showcases the extraordinary pairing of vivid fancy yellow diamonds and colorless emerald-cut white diamonds in a jewel of stri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
$116,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA certified 6.29ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
**Product Description:** Elevate your elegance with this stunning 6.29-carat fancy yellow diamond ring, a masterpiece of luxury and sophistication.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Tennis Necklace with Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Necklace with Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold 87 Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds VS/VVS clarity Totaling: 57.25ct Length 16.5”
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orb Natural Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
These orb-shaped drop earrings feature an openwork design with flowing wavy patterns, set with natural round and fancy cut diamonds in 14k solid gold. The intricate lattice structure...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.40ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$42,000 / set
Fancy Colored Diamond Earrings
Located in Weston, MA
The petals of these flower earrings are composed of some of the hardest to find naturally-colored diamonds of such quality: fancy pink, fancy light gray-blue, fancy intense yellow, f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brow...
6.33CT Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut VS1 Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Emerald Cut, Fancy Yellow VS1 Diamond Eternity Band Brand New Medal Setting: 18KY Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Clarity: VS1 Weight: 6.33Ct (Total ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant Cut 0.46ct Fancy Light Gray Diamond, GIA Certified
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1186645948 Shape And Cut: Radiant Carat Weight: 0.46 carat Measurements: 4.04 x 2.93 x 1.86 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Gray FEATURES OF THE DIAMON...
Diamond
3.27ct Fancy Yellow Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite platinum ring features a captivating design with a 2.02ct old mine cut diamond at its heart. The fancy yellow diamond, EGL certified at SI1, is bezel set and surrounde...
Diamond, Platinum
$101,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Fancy Intense Yellow Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pendant necklace features a breathtaking 5-carat heart-shaped modified brilliant diamond, GIA certified, in a captivating natural fancy intense yellow hue. The diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our 1.20ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings, masterfully crafted in opulent 18K Yellow Gold.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.84ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exquisite 2.84ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, a true symbol of timeless elegance and modern sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural 0.24ct Gia Treated Fancy Intense Yellow Half Moon Cut Loose Diamond
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. One (1) modified cut natural diamond: Measurements: 3.16mm x 5.70mm x 2.03mm in depth.
Diamond
Tennis Bezel Set Bracelet with Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Bezel Set Bracelet with Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond, VS/VVS clarity- 60 stones - 0.18ct each Totaling 9...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.67ct Fancy Yellow Brown Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enter a world of exquisite elegance with our unique cushion cut diamond ring. At its heart lies a captivating 1.02ct GIA-certified Fancy Yellow Brown diamond, boasting SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Fancy Diamond Ring with Brilliant cut in 14k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing an exquisite piece of jewelry that is sure to capture the attention of any fashion enthusiast. This unique white gold ring boasts a stunningly modern design that sets it ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.49ct Fancy Brown Green Yellow Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond ring is a masterpiece of elegance. Featuring a 1.39ct round brilliant cut diamond at its center, it captivates with its Fancy Brown Green Yellow hue and I1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fancy Deep Orange Yellow Marquise & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Fancy Deep Orange Yellow Marquise & Baguette Cut Diamond Ballerina Ring 3.20 carat marquise cut diamond surrounded by baguette cut diamonds (2.71 carats) set in pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald Cut Ring, 3.4ct Zambian Emerald, 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
PRODUCT DETAILS - =============== ➡️GEMSTONE DETAILS : ❋ Gemstone : Emerald ❋ Gemstone Weight : 3.4 cts ❋ Gemstone Size : 9.32 X 4.38 mm ❋ Gemstone Shape : Emerald cut ❋ Gemst...
1.61ct Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exceptionally unique fancy light yellow princess cut diamond ring, a true marvel of elegance set in timeless platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color Rose-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. - Natural Fancy Color rose-cut Diamonds - 1.0 cts - Natural Fancy Color Diamonds - 3.13 cts - Round brilliant-cut Natural White Diamonds - 0.23 cts Made in 18K Gold HYT Jewelry i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
0.61 Carat Brilliant Cut Fancy Brown Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This classic Brilliant Cut Fancy Brown Diamond is 0.61 Carat. Brown Diamond as its center and is surrounded by 12 Round Cut Diamonds in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.75 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with 19 Oval cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.75 carat, Fancy Yellow color, VS-SI clarity.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.12ct Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At its heart lies a 0.97ct princess cut diamond, EGL certified, in a captivating Fancy Light Yellow hue.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5 Carat Fancy Cut Amethyst Turquoise and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Amethyst Turquoise and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 5 Carat Fancy Cut Amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.04ct Fancy Yellow Diamond with 0.50ct Baguette cut White Diamonds Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
This stunning engagement ring 2.04ct fancy yellow diamond at its center, complemented by 0.50 carats of baguette cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Halo Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
The 3.01-carat cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond is beautifully framed by a halo of 0.32 carats of dazzling white round diamonds, enhancing its radiant glow.
Diamond, Platinum
1.75ct GIA Natural Fancy Pink Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Natural, GIA certified fancy brownish-orange-pink emerald-cut diamond mounted with emerald-cut white diamond side stones; in a platinum and 18-karat rose gold setting.
Diamond, Platinum
RARE VIVID YELLOW DIAMOND ! - 0.82ct Emerald Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Presenting a rare and breathtaking 0.82-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond in an elegant emerald cut.
Yellow Diamond
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Yellow Rose-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A celebration of color and craftsmanship, this Certified Cocktail Ring showcases a captivating arrangement of natural fancy yellow rose-cut diamonds, each one shimmering with a soft,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond which is certified as a natural fancy light yellow.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
7.12 Ctw. Alternating Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond & Emerald Cut Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alternating Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Emerald Cut Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum.
Yellow Diamond, Emerald
$35,760Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite stud earrings feature a stunning pair of 4 carat fancy yellow diamonds, each meticulously cut into a soft cushion shape.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,244Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.49 Carat Fancy Chameleon Si2 Modified Shield Step Cut Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC56544 Stone Shape: MODIFIED SHIELD STEP CUT Diamond Weight: 1.49 CT Color: FANCY DARK BROWN-GREENISH YELLOW Cut: Excellent Measurements: 6.14 x 10.22 x 3.3...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Lozenge-Cut Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.08 Carat lozenge-cut Diamond was determined by GIA to be of "Fancy Brown-Yellow" Color and "VS2" Clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$420,000Sale Price|20% Off
20.02ct Radiant Cut Three Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and museum-worthy engagement ring, this remarkable three-stone design is centered by a magnificent 20.02-carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow diamond, certified by GI...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Fan Bow Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with the timeless elegance of the Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Fan Bow Stud Earrings. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, these earrings feature natural fancy-cut diamonds with...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.45ct Fancy Brown Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Men's Wedding Band 8.5mm
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 2.45ct fancy brown diamond men's wedding band is captivating.
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA CERTIFIED Diamond Natural Fancy Color VS2 Cushion Cut 1.01 Cts GIA-522276292
Located in Miami, FL
With its attractive size, luminous color, and cut, this natural fancy colored diamond is ideally suited for a bespoke high-jewelry creation.
Brown Diamond, Diamond
40 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Radiant Cut GIA Certified
By Mike Nekta New York
Located in New York, NY
40 CARAT RADIANT CUT NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BY MIKE NEKTA NYC GIA Certified Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 40 Carats Color: NATURAL, FANCY YELLOW, EVEN Style:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
22.98 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut Tennis Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful tennis bracelet features 42 perfectly matched Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds set in a single line bracelet.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Radiant-Cut VVS2 Clarity Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 7.52 Carat Radiant-Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond of VVS2 Clarity, flanked by two Half-Moon Cut Diamonds, further accented by Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, and set in 18K White...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
6.35 Carats Total Mixed Cut Fancy Intense Yellow & White Diamond Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly spaced by asscher cut fancy intense yellow diamonds weighing 3.77 carats total, VS-VVS in Clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond & Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite expression of modern elegance, this statement ring features a captivating natural fancy brown diamond at its center, radiating warm, earthy brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.56 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of chandelier earrings, showcasing 14 cushion cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing 9.29 carats total with VS clarity, set on an 18K yellow gold four prong setting.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut and White Diamond Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
8 Yellow Diamonds weighing 1.96 Carats 96 Round White Diamonds weighing 1.44 Carats Set in Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Size 6.75 Can be resized
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.20ct Fancy Yellow Intense Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this remarkable 3.20ct Fancy Yellow Intense Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
7 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Eternity Band
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent eternity band radiates opulence and timeless elegance, featuring a spectacular array of natural Fancy Yellow diamonds. Each of the eleven cushion-cut diamonds, colle...
Diamond
Heart-Cut Fancy Color Diamond 3 ct Contemporary Band Ring in 18K gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This extraordinary statement band showcases a magnificent heart-cut fancy yellow diamond as its focal point, nestled within a rich, mosaic-like cluster of warm champagne and delicate...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.70ct Fancy Intense Yellow Octagonal Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique octagonal fancy yellow diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece with a vibrant touch!
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.25ct Cushion Cut Three Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully balanced three-stone engagement ring centered around a 4.25 carat fancy yellow cushion-cut diamond, certified by GIA and graded VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.30ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1.3ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K white gold are a captivating blend of color and brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.04 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Intense Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA #1216742124.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$5,425
Fancy Pink Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable creation boasts a central 0.15 carat pink square-cut diamond, surrounded by layers of enchanting halos that elevate its beauty to astonishing heights.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,750Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $9, 500 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Cut Glittering Tanzanite Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Fancy Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Bracelet. Bracelet is comprised of an Exquisi...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k 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.