1.25ct Fancy Yellow Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The unique design showcases a large bezel-set round cut diamond, accentuated by fancy yellow and white diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.74ct Fancy Intense Yellow Natural Diamond, Radiant Cut, GIA Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
***Contact us and ask about turning this into your dream Bespoke Jewelry piece*** Shape: Radiant (Cut-Cornered Rectangular Modified Brilliant) Carat Weight: 0.74 ct Color: F...
Diamond
$68,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow 4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certifed Fancy Yellow 4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Studs
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Platinum GIA Cert. Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold and timeless statement with this exquisite platinum engagement ring, showcasing a GIA-certified 3.53-carat fancy yellow cushion cut diamond. With exceptional VS2 clarity,...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$840,000Sale Price|30% Off
Exceptional 2.02ct Fancy Orangy Pink Diamond Emerald Cut Diamond Ultra-Rare 1.99
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a truly singular treasure in the world of natural fancy color diamonds: a 2.02 carat GIA-certified Fancy Orangy Pink diamond, cut in an elongated cut-cornered rectangular ...
Pink Diamond, Platinum
3.02ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless three-stone engagement ring centered around a vibrant 3.02 carat radiant cut fancy yellow diamond, certified by GIA (report no. 2155274477).
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10.06ct Radiant Cut Three Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking three-stone engagement ring centered around a magnificent 10.06 carat fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond, certified by GIA and graded SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with Trillion Cut Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with Trillion Cut Diamonds in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold This extraordinary ring showcases a GIA-certified 4.01 carat Fancy Yell...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 ct Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Shield cut Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION Stone Shape: Shield Diamond Weight: 1 Carat Color: Fancy Brownish Yellow Measurements: 5.45 x 7.25 x 3.51 mm Symmetry: Good Polish: Excellent Fluorescence: Faint C...
Diamond
GIA Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Shield Cut Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 9.02 ct. Fancy deep brownish greenish yellow diamond shield cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Fancy 2.05 Ct Triangular Diamond Solitaire and Brilliant Cut Dia Wave Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Make a statement with this significant 2.05 fancy Triangular diamond solitaire and brilliant cut diamonds wave ring (ONE OF A KIND).
Diamond, Emerald
Fancy Yellow 1.12 Ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Diamond ring. Center stone: 1.12ct Oval cut Fancy Yellow SI1 diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 3.65 Carat Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Weight of the main diamond : 3.65 carats, certified Fancy yellow- SI1.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
13.02 Carat Square Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Square Radiant cut Diamond weighing 13.02 carats, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA #2231057232 The ring featu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,199Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.46ct Colour Change Untreated Fancy Cut Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified Untreated Fancy Pentagon Cut Untreated Colour Change Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White...
Scarselli 3 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI, this beautiful statement ring features a 3 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond flanked by a couple of E color VS clarity trapezoid cut white diamonds totalin...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA certified Cushion cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond-0.51 ct Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamond-0.07 ct White Diamond – 1.18 ct HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry company with...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.13ct Natural Untreated Fancy Purple Pink Diamond Marquise Cut
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified 0.13ct Natural Untreated Fancy Purple Pink Diamond Marquise Cut IGI Certified Untreated Fancy Purplish Pink Diamond.
Diamond
18K White Gold & Kite Step Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a unique ring made with rare and very colorful natural diamonds! This cocktail ring is set in 18k white gold, a shield or kite step cut natural fancy vivid yellow diamond as ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1.74 Carat Natural Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a ring that features a 1.74ct natural cushion cut diamond in a fancy yellow color with a diamond halo.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.73 Carat Old European Cut Fancy Color Diamond Leafy Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A rare combination of natural fancy color diamond and old European cut is set in this artistic piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
5.05 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Heart-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA-certified fancy yellow VS1 diamond engagement ring with a heart-cut 5.05 ct center stone and halo setting with pink and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...
GIA certified Rectangle cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic design with Natural Fancy Yellow diamonds with emerald-cut White diamonds and round brilliant cut White and Yellow diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color Rose-Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in timeless sophistication with this exceptional certified cocktail ring, featuring a captivating arrangement of natural fancy-color rose-cut diamonds. Each diamond is delica...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Colors - 4.02ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a cushion-cut Fancy Yellow diamond at its center, flanked by two white trapezoid diamonds, the ring achieves a perfect harmony of color, brilliance, and sophistication.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
IGI Certified 0.11ct Natural Untreated Fancy Light Pink Diamond Round Cut
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified 0.11ct Natural Untreated Fancy Light Pink Diamond Round Cut IGI Certified Natural Fancy Light Pink Diamond.
Pink Diamond
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color Mix Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant cocktail ring features a refined combination of natural white rose-cut diamonds and natural fancy color diamonds. The rose-cut diamonds add a soft, vintage appeal, while...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Fancy Yellow Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
At its heart lies a striking old mine cut diamond possessing a vibrant fancy yellow colour tone.
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Certified Butterfly Ring with Natural Fancy Color Rose-Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This enchanting butterfly ring is adorned with natural fancy color rose-cut diamonds, capturing the delicate beauty and vibrant charm of a butterfly in flight.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Pear Natural Fancy Color Rose-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This Certified Cocktail ring is an ode to exquisite craftsmanship, featuring pear-shaped Natural Fancy-Color rose-cut diamonds that shimmer with soft, romantic hues.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color Mix Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Experience refined sophistication with this certified cocktail ring, showcasing a captivating rose-cut natural fancy-color diamond at its heart. Designed with an elegant butterfly mo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.14 Carat Fancy Light Purple Pink Heart Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The heart cut diamond is elegantly surrounded by a halo of brilliant round diamonds, each meticulously selected for their D/F color and VVS clarity, adding a dazzling brilliance to ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Memoire Cascade Mixed Cut Fancy Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Memoire
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Memoire's Cascade Mixed Cut Fancy Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings are crafted from 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Pear Natural Fancy Color Rose-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This captivating certified cocktail ring showcases an exquisite arrangement of pear-shaped natural fancy color rose-cut diamonds, beautifully set in 18K gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color Mix Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant cocktail ring highlights a pear-shaped rose-cut natural yellow diamond as its captivating centerpiece, framed by a halo of pear-shaped natural fancy color diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18KT White Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Ring with Fancy Yellow Brownish Center
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold cushion cut diamond ring with center GIA certified 3.02 fancy yellow brownish -vs1 in clarity cushion cut diamond (radc889) set with 4.12 ct of fancy color diamonds a...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
30.81 Carat Fancy Light Champagne Cushion Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant tennis bracelet is finely crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with an exceptional arrangement of cushion-cut Fancy Light Champagne diamonds. Comprising thirty diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: platinum Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 3.02ct Color: Fancy Intense Yellow Clarity: VS1 GIA: 2175140072 Diamond: 52 round brilliant cut = 0.97cttw Color: F Clar...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color Mix Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Expertly crafted in luminous 18K gold, this sophisticated design blends vintage charm with refined luxury—an exceptional piece for those who appreciate character, rarity, and endurin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
0.55 carat Fancy White Diamond Square cut Sapphires White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
0.55 carat Fancy White Diamond Square cut, two pink Sapphires and Diamond on White Gold 18K Ring.
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1.81ct Multi Shape Natural Diamond Long Drop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
The elegant cascading silhouette creates graceful movement while showcasing a harmonious blend of classic diamond cuts with modern geometric styling. Details Metal: 14k Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 50.11 Carat Cushion No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
It is paired with additional diamond detailing of 4 fancy-cut diamonds totaling 1.93 carats and 272 round-cut diamonds totaling 1.38 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.47 carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its center shines a 5.47-carat radiant-cut Fancy Yellow diamond, GIA certified and graded VVS2 for its exceptional clarity and perfectly even color.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.91ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A refined three-stone engagement ring centered around a 1.91 carat radiant cut fancy yellow diamond, showcasing vibrant color and brilliant faceting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.07ct Cushion Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo GIA Cert
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified cushion-cut 4.07 carat cushion fancy light yellow diamond platinum ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
7 Carat Fancy Cut Carved Amethyst Sail Boat Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Fancy Cut Carved Amethyst Sailboat and Diamond Gold Pendant.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.67ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing fancy yellow princess cut diamond ring offers exceptional beauty and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Square Cut Pink Sapphire & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "54 Fancy Diamonds 0.29 CT 6 Pink Sapphire 2.70 CT 18KR 7.05 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewe...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Square Cut Pink Sapphire & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "94 Fancy Diamonds 0.40 CT 11 Pink Sapphire 4.52 CT 18KR 9.96 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jew...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
MANUFACTURER PRICING, 1.33ct Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow-Brown Loose Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA 1.33 Carats Natural Fancy Yellow-Brown Emerald Cut Loose Diamond *Free shipping within the U.S
Diamond, Emerald, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Fancy Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
A luminous celebration of color and geometry, this eternity wedding ring is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features fourteen exceptional fancy yellow diamonds, each cut into a r...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stunning three stone Canary Yellow Diamond Ring, very Rare elongated Radiant, nice vivid color. The Center stone is 10.03 Carats Fancy Yellow SI1 in Clarity Radiant. Set with 1.21 C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$4,348Sale Price|34% Off
NWT $6, 689 Rare 18KT Fancy Glittering Ruby Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Gorgeous Glittering Rare Fancy Ruby Diamond Ring Featuring Magnificent Glittering Red Rubies Surround ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.38ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exotic 18k rose gold ring is captivating with its 1.03ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow-SI2 oval cut diamond. The GIA-certified stone is elegantly bezel set within a halo of micro pav...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.13ct Fancy Light Yellow Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 2.70ct fancy yellow cushion cut diamond engagement ring is breathtaking!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Details: Center Diamond: 3.01ct Radiant Cut, Fancy Intense Yellow, VS1 (GIA 2185549042) Side Diamonds: 0.85cttw Trapezoid Cuts Accent Diamonds: 0.60cttw Round Brilliant Cuts Metal: P...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.45ct Fancy Yellow Round Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and elegant three-stone engagement ring centered around a 2.45 carat round brilliant fancy yellow diamond, GIA certified SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 2.50ct Old Mine Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring. White Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Center Diamond Color: U-V Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Shape Brilliant Cut Pear Marquise Diamond Cluster 18K White Gold Earrings
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fancy Shape Brilliant Cut Pear Marquise Diamond Cluster 18K White Gold Earrings 12.00 CTW FG - VS/SI Quality Grades 13.28 grams 18K White Gold Pear Shape & Marquise Shape - Brillia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.63ct Fancy Light Yellow Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our stunning 5.63ct cushion cut fancy light yellow diamond engagement ring, a true symbol of elegance set in opulent 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 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.