NALLY Unique 10.49 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unique certified fancy yellow diamond earrings. by NALLY Two kite shape fancy yellow diamonds with the total weight of 10.49 carats set in 18k yellow gold, accented with 160 brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
The centre stone is marquise shape fancy yellow diamond in total of 1.19 Carat which is decorate by round brown diamonds in total of 0.52 Carat.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$124,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified - 7.30 carat Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing the Exquisite 7.30 Carat Heart Shape Diamond in Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow: Elegance meets rarity in this stunning 7.30-carat heart-shaped diamond, a true maste...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.02ct GIA
Located in Honolulu, HI
This magnificent ring features a 1.02 carat cushion shape natural fancy intense yellow Diamond in the center surrounded by white diamond double halo.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA certified Pear Shape Yellow Diamond and White Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted with mastery and attention to detail, the ring blends classic luxury with modern design. GIA certified Pear-shape Fancy Yellow Diamond- 0.80 ct GIA certified Pear-shape ...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Flower Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold White Diamond Count: 56 brilliant cut diamonds White Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.68 White Diamond Color: G White Diamond Clarity: VS ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.54 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating cocktail ring featuring a central oval-shape fancy yellow diamond, weighing 1.54 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.68ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified pear shape natural fancy yellow diamond that weighs 1.68ct.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Fancy Cut Diamond Statement Collar Necklace 11.65ctw
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this striking 18k white gold fancy multi-shape natural diamond statement necklace, showcasing an elegant and fluid arrangement of emerald, pear, marquise, a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Fancy Orangy Pink I2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 6242912034 Shape And Cut: Pear Carat Weight: 0.52 carat Measurements: 6.72 x 4.57 x 2.37 mm Color Grade: Fancy Orangy Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: ...
Diamond
1.24 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum & 18K Gold Swirl Floral Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The oval cut is an ideal shape for fancy yellow diamonds, as its elongated brilliant faceting pattern maximizes light return through the stone while the shape's length creates an opt...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Loose GIA 1.33CT Fancy Vivid Greenish Yellow Diamond I2 Treated Marquise
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
GIA 1.33 Carat Fancy Vivid Greenish Yellow Treated Diamond GIA 1.33ct Fancy Vivid Greenish Yellow Marquise Brilliant Color Treated Diamond Vibrant marquise brilliant cut diamond dis...
Diamond
3.61 Total Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ladies Engagement Ring GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
Any white outfit, dress, blouse, or skinny white jeans accessorize with our "Cassidy" and be the classiest girl in a crowd. Center diamond is 3.00 carat fancy yellow radiant shape...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
6.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, GIA
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Fancy yellow pear shape diamond ring beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Ring with Black Diamond Center and Mixed Fancy Pear-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Metal: 18K Rose Gold Center-Stone: Fancy Mix Color Diamonds Shape: Round Rose Tambuli Cut Color: Mix Color Diamond: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds - 0.52 Carats
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Old Mine Fancy Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Old mine fancy yellow diamond drop earrings. A matching pair of earrings set to bottom with a cushion shape old mine fancy yellow diamond, one SI1 clarity, approximately 1.40 carats,...
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$17,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 5.92ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Drop Necklace 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pear shape fancy yellow diamond with oval diamond drop necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Natural Ruby 0.80cts & Fancy Diamond 0.52cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Stone : Ruby with Diamond ❋ Stone Shape : Fancy Cut ❋ Stone Color : As Shown In Picture ❋ Stone Weight : 0.80 Cts.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$189,600Sale Price|20% Off
12.11 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Pear Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Specifications Metal: 18K White Gold Main Diamonds: • 6.09-carat Fancy Light Yellow pear shape, VVS2 clarity, GIA-certified • 6.02-carat Fancy Light Yellow pear shape, VS1 clarity,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
$19,300Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.54ctt Fancy Color Diamond Drop Necklace 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite heart shape fancy color diamond drop pendant necklace with double diamond halos, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 3 heart shape diamonds ranging from Fancy Yellow to Fancy Brown...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
3.48ctw. Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Plat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pear Shape Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Pear Shape Diamond ring set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Yellow White Heart Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
The ring is set with approximately 2.32 carats of natural diamonds, including bright fancy yellow heart shape diamonds and natural white heart shape diamonds graded approximately F–G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 8.66ct Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Drop Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pear shape fancy yellow diamond with oval diamond drop earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$23,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 7.34ct Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Drop Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pear shape fancy yellow diamond with oval diamond drop earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$28,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 8.43ct Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Drop Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pear shape fancy yellow diamond with oval diamond drop earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antuiqe Pear Shape cut pink diamond, Extremely rare and Unique!
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
No description provi1.73ct Fancy Orangy Pink Antique Pear Shape Diamond – VVS2 Clarity – A Rare Romance in Color Unveil a captivating blend of history, rarity, and romance with this...
Pink Diamond
$82,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 28.98ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Drop Necklace 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pear shape fancy yellow diamond with oval diamond drop necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$33,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 11.44ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pear shape fancy yellow diamond with oval diamond drop earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Diamond Leaves Ring Gold Fancy Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Diamond Leaves Ring Gold Fancy Ring This 18K solid White Gold leaves circle ring is a fancy shape made of brilliant diamonds that have...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Color Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows : Pear shape fancy color diamond : 0.51 carat ( fancy grayish yellowish green ) Round brilliant fancy color diamond : 0.70 carat ( Fancy intense yellow )...
Diamond, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified FIY SI1
By Mike Nekta New York
Located in New York, NY
Kendall 5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Gübelin Rock Crystal and GIA Certified Fancy Colored Diamond Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
Surrounding a GIA certified, oval shape, fancy yellow diamond of 1.46 carats, si1 clarity.
Yellow Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Two-Stone Fancy Pink and Yellow-Green Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
One center stone is a 0.59 carat Pear Shape Fancy Light Pink diamond, while the opposing stone is a 0.65 carat Radiant Cut Light Yellow-Green diamond, both GIA Certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Floral-Inspired Fancy Mixed Color Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Metal: 18K Rose Gold Center-Stone: Fancy Mix Color Diamonds Shape: Round Rose Tambuli Cut Color: Mix Color Diamond: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds - 0.52 Carats
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct White Gold Fancy Cut Pear & Brilliant Diamond Statement Earrings
Located in London, GB
Fabulous modern, architectural fancy shape pear cut diamond earrings set in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,940Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander GIA Certified 2.82ctt Fancy Intense Pink & Yellow Diamond Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Created by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2 radiant diamonds, 0.65 carats. One Fancy Deep Orangey Pink and the other Fancy Intense Orangey Pink, both GIA certified. 2 cushion diamonds, 0.3...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Go...
Pinstripe Strength 2.1 ct fancy cut diamond solitaire & round dia ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly coveted Fancy cut shield shape diamond solitaire set in a pinstripe pattern with brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond
18K Gold Flower Ring with 2.00ct Fancy Diamonds, Size 6.5
Located in Honolulu, HI
Color: G Clarity: VS Fancy Diamonds Specifications: Shape: Round Brilliant Total Weight Weight: Approximately 1.28 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Pink Tourmaline & Pearl 1.90ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Mother of Pearl: 1.35 carat, mix size, fancy shape. White Diamond: 0.31 carat, 1.00mm size, round shape, G color, VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Diamond Color & Clarity is GH-SI. Available in White, Yellow & Rose Gold. 14K Gold Fancy-Shape Natural Diamonds Diamond Color GH Clarity SI1 Lever Back Closure...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Diamond Color & Clarity is GH-SI. Available in White, Yellow & Rose Gold. 14K Gold Fancy-Shape Natural Diamonds Diamond Color GH Clarity SI1 Lever Back Closure...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch 19.85 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A floral spiral of varied natural fancy color diamonds in various shapes with white diamond accents.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a very special and rare Gia certified natural fancy yellow heart shape diamond set in the center.
Yellow Diamond
Mark Broumand 11.80 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous from every angle, this stunning diamond bracelet features larger fancy yellow diamonds of various shapes including round, cushion, oval and pear shaped diamonds.
GIA Certified 3.53 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring in PT950; Diamond 3 row cathedral shank w/ diamond bridge & stems; 3 row halo around center stone Center: 3.53ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even SI1 Cushion Shape Diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
10.24 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Pear Diamond 18K White Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Specifications Main Diamonds: 5.14 ct Fancy Light Yellow pear shape, VS2 clarity (GIA Certified) & 5.10 ct Fancy Light Yellow pear shape, VS1 clarity (GIA Certified) Additional P...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Engagement Ring with 3.01ct Fancy Yellow SI1 Cushion Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Engagement Ring with 3.01ct Fancy Yellow SI1 Cushion Diamond Center stone: 3.01ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even SI1 Cushion shape diamond GIA#5221725333 Side stone: 0.63ct...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Dilamani 1.31 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Gold Earrings
By Dilamani
Located in Stamford, CT
Dilamani Cert# ex43820dx 2 cushion shape natural fine fancy yellow diamonds, crystal slices, rose cut tops, approx. total weight 1.31cts, I1, guaranteed natural and untreated, yello...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Modern 18.72 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Enriching the bracelet is very rare 80 genuine hexagon shape Natural White diamonds approx.: 6.40cttw, F-G color, VS1-VS2 clarity, and 112 Natural genuine fancy intense yellow hexag...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Pear Floral Fancy Color Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.26 ct Clarity: SI Color: Fancy Brown Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Clarity: VVS - VS Color: Fancy...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, R...
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Elongated Emerald Cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By HAZAN
Located in New York, NY
Arguably the rarest shape amongst natural Fancy Color Diamond, the unmodified Emerald Cut.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 15.46ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Pearl & Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Mother of Pearl: 1.18carat, mix mm size, fancy shape. White Diamond: 0.03 carat, 1.10mm size, round shape, G color, VS clarity.
White Diamond, Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bouquet Inspired Fancy Mixed Color Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Metal: 18K Rose Gold Center-Stones: Fancy Mix Color Diamonds Shape: Round Rose Tambuli Cut Color: Mix Color Total Diamond Weight: 6.23 Carats
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified Cushion cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA Certified Cushion shape Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds - 1.02 cts total Round Brilliant Cut Natural Yellow Diamonds -0.22 cts Round Brilliant Cut Natural White Diamonds - 0.62 cts...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Color and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 0.91 ct. fancy color diamond multi shapes with 0.42 ct. good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, White Gold
2.41 Carat Natural Fancy Diamond Branch Motif Drop Earrings in 18k Black Gold
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
With intricate detail, these handmade earrings have a natural and earthy feel, without compromising their sophisticated and fashionable design. Diamond Breakdown: Total Carat Weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with Fancy Light Yellow Oval Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with Fancy Light Yellow Oval Diamond Mounted in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Center Stone: 4.01ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Oval Shape Diamond GIA#2397...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.