Sunita Nahata Amethyst 1.77ct. Fancy ring in 14KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning round-shaped amethyst fancy ring set in 14K white gold, complemented by sparkling white diamonds.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 2.68ct. Fancy ring in 14KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning pear-shaped amethyst fancy ring set in 14K white gold, complemented by sparkling white diamonds.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape and white Diamond on White Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape White Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
1.02 carat Fancy Gray Diamond Pear shape and white Diamond on White Gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, White Gold
Fancy Emerald Ring Natural Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Square shape
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square shape Emerald embedded in a sea cluster of brilliant Sparkling diamonds Natural African Emerald size is 3.53 carat (6.5 X 6.2 mm) Very Nice Green Color and has natural inclus...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 1.02ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Immerse yourself in luxury with this captivating necklace, meticulously crafted from 18K white gold. The centerpiece is a stunning 1.02-carat round brilliant diamond, radiating with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.03 Carat Solitaire Fancy Diamond Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 2.03 Carat Solitaire Fancy Diamond Ring Want to reflect your modern individuality with not-so-cliche designs?
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 1.26ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 1.18ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18ct White Gold Retro Fancy Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Step back in time and add a personal touch to any attire with this intricately designed diamond and platinum fancy cocktail ring. Centring this special ring are 6 diamonds (a mix of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 3.81ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Carved Emerald Fancy Shape and White Diamond Round Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.69 ct. carved emerald fancy shape stone with 0.95 ct. good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Fancy 18k Yellow/White Gold Two Tone Diamond Earring Studs
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a pair of exquisite two-tone diamond earring studs crafted in natural fancy 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3 1/2 Carat Fancy Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Designed in luxurious 18K white gold, the setting provides a sleek and polished finish that complements the brilliance of the diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 2.08ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 9 Carat Round Diamonds Fancy Brown White
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Embrace the allure of timeless elegance with this vintage 18K white gold pin brooch. Adorned with a breathtaking ensemble of 260 round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
28013 18K White Gold GIA 1.12ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18k White Gold with 18k Yellow Gold Prongs 18k white gold with 18k yellow gold ring weighs 4.5g Center Fancy yellow cushion diamond weighs 1.12ct Diamond is Fancy Yellow Color Clari...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Shape Red Ruby Cabochons White Diamonds 18 Karat White Black Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted with precision, these stunning earrings feature vibrant red pink rubies set in a delicate, intricate design. The stones are surrounded by shimmering accents, creating a capti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gia Certified Fancy Orangy Pink and White Diamond Toi Et Moi 18k White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Set with a rare and captivating 1.01 carat Fancy Orangy Pink diamond, delicately mirrored by a 2.02 carat D color white diamond.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.71 Carat Sapphire and Fancy Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 3.98 Carats 20 White Round Diamonds: 0.33 Carats 4 Fancy Diamonds: 0.4 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.50 Grams GIA Certificate # 2231466295
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 0.41ct. Fancy Ring in 14KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine Fancy Ring in 14Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Fancy Yellow and Colorless Diamond 18K Yellow White Bicolor Gold Bracelet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Fancy Yellow and Colorless Diamond Bracelet in 18kt Yellow and White Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,432Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 1.11ct Fancy Color Diamond Open Ring in 18kt White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring is set in 18 karat white gold. US 6.5 Resizing is available Fancy Color Fancy Cut Diamonds 1.11 carats White Round Diamonds 0.6 carats 18 Karat White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Colour Diam Bangkok 18kt White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.96 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Trilliant Carat: 0.41 Colour: Fan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Fancy Light Purplish Pink Pear Cut Diamond Ring 0.31ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18K white gold pear cut diamond ring. The halo engagement ring is set to the centre with a pear cut diamond weighing 0.31ct and is a natural fancy light purplish pink colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Natural Fancy Pink Heart Diamond Double Halo Ring, 0.23 Carat
Located in Roma, IT
Details Center stone: Natural Fancy Pink heart-shaped diamond Center diamond weight: 0.23 carat Accent stones: Natural pink and white diamonds White diamond weight: Approximately 0.1...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified, 0.52ct Fancy Brownish Pink Natural Color Diamond White Gold ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Whether you're looking for a promise ring or a wedding ring, this luxury ring combines elegance and individuality. Key Features: Rare Fancy Brownish Pink Diamond Sparkling White Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 16.63 Carat Sapphire and Fancy Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 16.24 Carats 10 Round Diamonds: 0.19 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.2 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.90 Grams GIA Certificate # 2235434606
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Fancy Yellow Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Brooch Yellow Gold 14K Diamond 42-Round 57-0,21-4/5А Diamond 26-Round 57-0,46-4/5А Diamond 4-50-0,83-7/6А Diamond 16-Round 57-2,51-7/5А Diamond 1-50-0,44-9/7А Weight 18,14 gram W...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA 18kt White Gold Ring 2ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & 4.2 Ct Surrounding Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIA Amazing 18kt White Gold Ring With 2 ct Fancy Yellow Diamond and 4.2 ct Surrounding Diamonds Diamond: Round brilliant cut, natural, fancy yellow diamond 2ct Comes with GIA Certif...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Tanzanite 0.787ct. Fancy Ring in 14KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features a selection of the most tantalizing Tanzanites. This enchanting East African gemstone can only be procured from one mine in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Tanzanite 1.36ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tanzanite Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond. Tanzanite: 1.36 carat, 8X6mm size, oval shape.
Tanzanite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Colour Diam Bangkok 18kt White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.530 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Trilliant Carat: 0.03 Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White & Fancy Diamond Ring Platinum Cocktail Cluster 4.00 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous estate ring is crafted in Platinum and set with natural white and fancy diamonds. The top is studded with 25 diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Sunita Nahata Tanzanite 20.00ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection features a selection of the most tantalizing Tanzanites. This enchanting East African gemstone can only be procured from one mine in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Yellow Gold 3.02ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White and Yellow Gold 3.02ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning 3.02ct Diamond Engagement Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.42CTW. GIA Certified Pear Shape Fancy Intense Yellow & White Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This GIA certified Toi et Moi ring features with a 1.52 pear shape Fancy Intense Yellow diamond SI2 in clarity and 1.21 pear shape white diamond, F in color and VS2 in clarity each s...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Pink Pear Shape Diamond Double Halo Pavé Ring in 18K white Gold
Located in Roma, IT
A delicate and rare diamond ring centered with a 0.18 carat pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Pink diamond, certified by GIA.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
It's a true investment piece for serious collector. Details: Item Type: Diamond Halo Ring Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Size: 7 (adjustable) Weight: 12.25 grams Center Stone D...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 20.68 Carats Fancy Diamond White and Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
434 Fancy Diamonds: 20.68 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 72.30 Grams GIA Certificate # 2155933300
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 3.64ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aquamarine Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring, Cushion Cut, 2.38 Carats
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.095 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.38 (10 Pcs ) Col...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Orangy Pink Diamond Double Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Item Type: Ring - Metals: 18K White Gold ; 18K Rose Gold - Gemstones: Diamonds - Weight: 7.02 Grams - Size: 6 Center Stone Details: - Type: Fancy Color Diamond - Cut...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$58,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.60 Carat Fancy Yellow White Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the enchanting allure of these GIA Certified 5.60 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Cluster Earrings.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$5,302Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 0.66ct Natural Fancy Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The intricately designed band is further adorned with additional white diamonds, bringing the total diamond weight to approximately 1.96 carats (0.66 ct for the fancy diamond + 1.30 ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Statement Ring With 2.03 Carat Fancy Coloured Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This wording refers to the HPHT color enhancement and does not mean that the diamond is synthetic or lab-grown. A beautiful 2.03 ct Fancy Intense Orangy Pink Cushion (treated) in a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Statement Ring With 1 Carat Fancy Coloured Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This wording refers to the HPHT color enhancement and does not mean that the diamond is synthetic or lab-grown. A beautiful 1.00 ct Fancy Vivid Pink Pear shape in a 18k White Gold S...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2.07 carat fancy yellow diamond platinum 18k white gold ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cushion cut diamond of 2.07 carats in Fancy Yellow color glows like sunlight at the center of this Tiffany & Co. ring, wrapped in two rows of sparkling white round diamonds that fo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow & White Gold Emerald Cut 19.55ctw Sapphire Diamond Fancy Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (23) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Blue - 6x4mm - 17.25ctw (approx.) (46) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set -...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold 0.23ctw Fancy Diamond Swirl Teardrop Pear Drop 16" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (47) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.23 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Statement Ring With 1.34 Carat Fancy Coloured Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This wording refers to the HPHT color enhancement and does not mean that the diamond is synthetic or lab-grown. A beautiful 1.34 ct Fancy Vivid Greenish Blue Marquise (treated) in a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.47 Carats Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring showcases a 4.47-carat cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond. Surrounding the centerpiece are 2.30 carats of marquise-cut diamonds, 0.35 carats of yellow diamonds, and 0.12 cara...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 5.06ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond. Amethyst: 5.06 carat, 18X9mm size, oval shape.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond South Sea Grey Pearls 18k White Gold Fancy Cuff Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Diamond South Sea Grey Pearls 18k White Gold Fancy Cuff Bracele is a luxurious and elegant piece of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Contemporary GIA 2.18 carat fancy color diamond 18k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant, distinctive, and beautifully modern, it is perfect for someone who appreciates certified fancy color diamonds, sparkling diamond accents, and timeless white gold craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Color Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This flying proud butterfly brooch features 1.26 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, fancy yellow and colorless. The fancy yellow diamonds are set in 18K yellow gold and the colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fancy Link Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold 16 Inch Fancy Link Necklace with Diamonds. 1.20 total diamond weight. 24 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k White Gold 5.04ct Fancy Intense Blue Christmas Tree Diamond Pendant
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural diamond (earth-mined), certified by GIA/IGI – color permanently enhanced by the HPHT process; not a laboratory-grown diamond. The diamond in this jewelry piece is a natural e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Double-Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vibrant and glowing fancy yellow sapphire takes center stage! It weighs 4.64 carats and has an intense bright yellow color that shines in the light. It is complemented by 2.28 cara...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.
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