Natural Diamond Triangle Shape Stud Earring 14k Gold SI Clarity G Color Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Triangle Shape Stud Earring 14k Gold SI Clarity G Color Diamond Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Designer Drop Earring 14k Rose Gold Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Pave Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Beauty Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Modern 14K Gold Bezel-Set Ring with GIA-Certified Light Brown Natural Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (marked) Style Keywords: natural fancy diamond, modern bezel ring, light brown diamond, minimalist gold ring, GIA fancy color solitaire
Diamond, 14k Gold
Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Round White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a 18k white gold setting with a round-cut, fancy diamond center stone (1.16ct) . An array of white diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Aurora Classic 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorned with sparkling diamonds totaling 1.07CT and fancy diamonds weighing 1.69CT, this exquisite piece offers a captivating blend of brilliance and sophistication, perfect for any ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Round Dangle Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 5.00 - 9.99 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Drop/Dangle Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Cowboy & Western S...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Bamant Earring Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 2.00 - 4.99 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Drop/Dangle Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Animals & Insects ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Genuine Pave Diamond Cage Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Diamond Weight: 0.81 Cts Approx Metal: White Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Occasion: Wedding 14k Gold Weight: 3.62 Grams Approx Country/Region...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Curved Bar Necklace 14k Solid Gold Bridal 18"
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Diamond Weight: 0.70 cts Approx MetalYellow Gold ClarityVs-Si Main Stone Shape: Round Pendant Shape: Bar Country/Region of Manufacture: India Main Stone:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Minimalist Flower Dainty Diamond Stud Earring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Beauty Clarity: SI1 Type: Earring Secondary S...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring Drop Shape Gold Women Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Beauty Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stone: Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Dome Ring Handmade 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Dome Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Diamond Color: Fancy Color Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Dainty 14k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Over Leaf Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Dainty 14k Solid Gold Diamond Cross Over Leaf Ring Everyday Diamond Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone: Diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Wedding Ear Stud Leaf Designer
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Beauty Clarity: SI1 Type: Earring Secondary S...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Half Heart Diamond Earring in 14k Solid Gold Ear Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Beauty Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stone: Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Solid Gold Maple Leaf Diamond Ear Stud Fall Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Special Occasion Clarity: VS-Si Secondary S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Single Love Ear Crawler Stud in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Single Love Ear Crawler 14k Solid Gold Women Anniversary Gift Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Main Stone Shape:...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Leaf Diamond Ring Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Leaf Diamond Ring Handmade Diamond Fashion Wedding Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Main Stone Shape: Ro...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2.05 Carat Pear Shape Green Sapphire and Fancy Cut Diamond Pendant ref1348
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind pendant features a stunning green pear shape sapphire dangling from a fancy cut diamond, each of them enclosed in a halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Pave Diamond Rose Cut Dangle Earring 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Pave Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Beauty Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone Treatment: Not...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
925 Sterling Silver Rose Cut Diamond Hoop Earring Handmade Victorian Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 1.75 - 1.99 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Hoop Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Theme: Hobby & Craft Secondary Stone: Diamond Main St...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Dangle Hoop Earring in 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Hoop Brand: Handmade Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Country/Region of Manufacture: India Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000 Total Carat Weight: 2.00 - 4.99 Base Metal: Sterl...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Boho Fashion Pave Diamond 925 Silver Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight: 9.03 Cts Approx Metal: Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape: Round Fine_Fashion: Fashion Country/Region of Manufacture: In...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Tear Drop Earring in 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight: 5.76 Cts Approx Metal: Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape: Round Fine_Fashion: Fashion Country/Region of Manufacture: In...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Dragonfly Ring Natural Diamond Damselfly Insect Jewelry 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Dragonfly Main Ston...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Si Calrity Floral Wrap Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Wrap Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Clarity: Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Flower Main Stone Treatme...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Hearts and Arrow Lariat 925 Silver Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Metal: Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape: Round Total Length: 23 1/4 inches [8 1/8" (Heart&chain) + 15 1/8" (Arrow&Chain) Pendant Shape...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
14k Solid Gold Diamond Butterfly Earring Stud Minimalist Insect Earring Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Flowers & Plants Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone Trea...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Fern Earring 14k Gold Ear Sweep Climber Leaf Nature Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Beauty Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Victorian 14k Gold & Silver Rosecut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gross Weight: 13.920 Grams Approx Fancy Diamond Color: White Occasion: Wedding Size: 35x8mm Approx Main Stone Color: Gold Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Fine_Fashion: Fi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Circular Concave Round Diamond Stud Earring 14k Gold Stud 3D Moon
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.25 - 0.32 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Screw Back (pierced) Theme: Special Occasion Clarity: Vs-Si S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Half Finger Ring Solid 925 Silver Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Diamond ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Small Geometric Diamond Studs Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Family & Friends Clarity: Si Secondary Ston...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Multi-Gem & Sapphire Ruby Diamond Nature Floral Butterfly Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "17 Blue Sapphire 0.29 CT 3 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 20 Fancy Diamonds 0.26 CT 33 Green Garnet 0.45 CT 94 PS/RU 1.30 CT 4 White ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chevron Leaf Ring Wedding Band Set in 14k Gold Natural Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.25 - 0.32 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enh...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Dangling Diamond and Chain Earring Round Drop Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.50 - 0.74 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Special Occasion Clarity: VS-Si Secondary St...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Round Diamond Earring in 14k Solid Gold Triangle Crossover Ear Stud
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Special Occasion Clarity: SI1 Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Star Natural Diamond Minimalist Gold Star Stud Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Fastening: Screw Back (pierced) Theme: Star Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone Treatme...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Chevron Tiara V Shape Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Tre...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold 7 Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Trea...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Padlock Pendant Necklace in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight: 2.17 Cts Approx Metal: Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape: Round Fine_Fashion: Fashion Pendant Shape: Padlock Size: 50x2...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Halo 925 Silver Pave Diamond Anniversary Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Halo Secondary Stone: Diamond, Fire Opals Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Setting: Pave Fine_Fashion: Fine Metal Purit...
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Flower Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Flower Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Bridal Wedding Ring Gold Diamond Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone Shape...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold Five Diamond Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.25 - 0.32 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Journey Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone T...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sunflower Natural Diamond Wedding Bridal Stud Earring Set in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Fastening: Screw Back (pierced) Theme: Holiday Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone Trea...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Solid Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade Birthday Ring Designer Ring Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Main Stone: Dia...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Wrap Ring 14k Gold Spiral Handmade NS22
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 2.00 - 4.99 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enha...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Victorian Style Bracelet 925 Silver Diamond Wedding Day Gift Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Bangle Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Length: Adjustable Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Clas...
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Star Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Fine_Fashion: Fine Metal Purity: 14k Diamond Weight: 0.3...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x1.20x0.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold "226 Fancy Diamonds 1.31 CT 18KR 6.37 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our Animal and Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Leaf Chevron V Shape Wedding Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Promise Clarity: VS-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: V-Shaped Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced D...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Eternity Diamond Band Single Prong 14k Solid Gold Wedding Ring Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Setting Style: Prong Features: Stackable Use Occasion: Anniversary Main Stone Creation: Natural Diamond Color: H-I Fancy Diamond Color: White Occasion: Wedding Sizable: Yes Ring Shap...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diamond Open Heart Ring 14k Solid Gold Couple Ring Fashion Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Open Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Type: Ring Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatme...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring Filigree Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Filigree Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Diamon...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Solitaire 14k Solid Gold Tiny Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Solitaire Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Tiny Diamond Wedding Ring Bridal Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone Sh...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Prong Ring 14k Solid Gold Straight Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Promise Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Butterfly Ear Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Stud Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Fastening: Butterfly Theme: Beauty Clarity: SI Secondary Stone: Diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Flower Dangle Earring 925 Silver Fashion Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight: 8.68 Cts Approx Metal: Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape: Round Fine_Fashion: Fashion Country/Region of Manufacture: In...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Flower Dangle Earring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Genuine Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand: Handmade Use Occasion: Wedding Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Pave Total Carat Weight: 2.00 - ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Pave Diamond Bangle Theme 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal: Sterling Silver Total Carat Weight (TCW): 5.50 Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Secondary Stone: Diamond Country/Region of Manufacture: India Metal Purity: 925 parts per 100...
Sterling Silver
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.