Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wow them with this extraordinary ring featuring a 1.51 carat fancy yellow oval cut diamond in the center of a sparkling cluster of white diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Diamond Earring with Radiant Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold With 2 Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds: 1.50ct Fancy Light Yellow VVS2 Radiant Shape Diamond GIA#2456872042 1.50ct Fancy Light Yellow VS1 Radian...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Rectangle shape Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold 2-Way Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring features a stunning Rectangular Yellow Diamond set in 18K Gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Marquise Floral Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The geometric border is meticulously pavé-set with a dense field of natural fancy yellow diamonds, creating a vibrant contrast against the polished 14k solid gold setting.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band. Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band VS 4.65
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a continuous row of stunning fancy yellow diamonds, this piece radiates warmth and brilliance.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.73 Carat White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.73 Carat White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring Are you the one, who loves to bag all the attention in the room effortlessly just with your charisma, then this...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2.1 CT Fancy Yellow Diamond Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring Pear Shape 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a dramatic Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring or Cocktail Ring with a stunning central pear shape fancy yellow diamond of approximately 1 Carat surrounded by a halo of 11 bri...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.22ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunningly unique ring showcases a GIA certified 4.22ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond with tapered baguette shoulders.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are 1.14 carats of fancy yellow and white diamonds surrounding the black opal set in 18K yellow gold floral design.
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Medley Ring in 18k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This sculptural cocktail ring features an avant-garde floral medley of pear-cut natural fancy yellow diamonds, each enveloped in a vibrant yellow diamond halo.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Verdura Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet 18K Gold Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant diamond bracelet by Verdura, crafted in luxurious 18 karat gold and set with an impressive array of natural diamonds. The design features a refined and substantial structu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond and Pavé Diamond Double Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Yellow and White Diamonds White Diamond Total Carat Weight: .25 carats White Diamond Cut: Round White Diamond Color: H-I White Diamo...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Geometric Fan Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This sculptural ring features a majestic geometric arrangement of pear-cut natural fancy yellow diamonds nestled within intricate circular halos.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds necklace crafted in 18 karat gold, showcasing a GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Pear shape diamonds weighing 1.05 carats, and 45 round brilliant cut diamonds wei...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds necklace crafted in 18 karat gold, showcasing a GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Pear shape diamonds weighing 1.01 carats, and 44 round brilliant cut diamonds weigh...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing ring with 7 carat diamond. Setting in solid 18k yellow gold. Designer: Antinori Material: 18k Yellow Gold Shape: Cushion Weight: 7ct Color: Fancy yellow Grading report from ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating statement of romance and brilliance — this exquisite ring features a natural heart-shaped canary yellow diamond of remarkable intensity and charm. 💎 Center Diamond C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold, Fancy Light Pink, Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, US
Featuring a Fancy Yellow heart shaped diamond and a fancy light pink heart shaped diamond, accented by 22 round brilliant cut diamonds
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold
18K Fancy Yellow Diamonds Gold Bracelet Leaf Shaped
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Diamond Leaf Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold. Opposing laurel leaves stacked into a pattern of round yellow and white diamonds. 25.71.K Diamonds *Signed* Measures approx 7″ in length, ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,800Sale Price|20% Off
5.08ctt Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Approximately Fancy Yellow color and SI1 clarity. 2 cushion diamonds, 0.52 carats.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo White Gold Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Earrings features GIA Certified Yellow Diamonds 1.51ct VS1 & 1.52ct VS1 of fancy light yellow cushion cut diamonds and 3.00 carats of white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 12.75 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Created in the Emilio Atelier, these striking earrings consists of different shaped natural yellow diamonds. The diamonds are vvs1-vs2 in clarity overall. The total weight is approxi...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.08 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace exuberates elegance through its exceptional 7.08 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attached on a ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
6.19 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace exuberates elegance through its exceptional 6.19 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attached on a ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.22 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace exuberates elegance through its exceptional 7.22 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attached on a ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.10 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace exuberates elegance through its exceptional 7.10 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attached on a ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
6.16 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace with exuberant elegance- in this exceptional 6.16 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attache...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
5.19 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace with exuberant elegance- in this exceptional 5.19 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attache...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
3.01 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very soft yet sophisticated pendant necklace that features a tantalizing 3.01 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.31 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very soft yet sophisticated pendant necklace that features a tantalizing 2.31 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.74 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very soft yet sophisticated pendant necklace that features a tantalizing 2.74 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow diamond halo ring 18KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal Type: 14KT Gram Weight:5.77 grams Natural Center Diamond(s): Color: Fancy Light Yellow Cut:Pear Carat: 1.81ct Natural Diamond(s): Color: F-G Cut:Round Brilliant Carat: 0....
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K W/Y Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
At its heart lies a remarkable 3.62 carat Fancy Yellow diamond, cut in a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Emilio Jewelry 20.73 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Fifth Avenue, featuring a total weight of approximately 20.73 Carats, this meticulous hand made necklace is sure to be a show s...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 1.24 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
1.24 Carats Total From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue Please inquire for more images. All pieces are hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Atelier...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.87 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Louis Newman & Company
Located in New York, NY
Center stone weighs 3.87 carats and is GIA certified Fancy Yellow and VVS2 clarity. Set in 18K white gold Halo mounting and diamonds on the shank.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 22K & 18K Gold, GIA Report
By Novel Collections
Located in New York, NY
An impressive Art Nouveau-Inspired Cocktail Cluster Ring showcasing a mesmerizing fusion of a 2.13 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion-Shaped Diamond, certified by GIA as VVS2 in clarity, and...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Pear Shape Engagement Ring. 2.60ct Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a GIA-certified 2.6-carat natural pear shape diamond with a captivating natural fancy yellow hue.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
RUCHI Mixed-Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond: 7.00 ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
4.35 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous ring boasts a Natural Fancy Yellow round brilliant cut diamond weighing 4.35 carats, flanked by two white pear shape diamonds weighing 1.15 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy yellow diamond ring Luxurious ring for a QUEEN RARE Handmade 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made with 14.84 garnet and 3.75 carats of natural fancy yellow diamonds in 18KT gold. The ring is stunning with red enamel in size 8, the ring can be re-sized to any size free of cha...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
.58 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Cluster Ring .48ct. Natural Yellow Diamond cushion Cut Si-1 clarity 4 X 4.3mm Side diamonds: .10ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.35 Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Cocktail RIng
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Certified by GIA with a designation of Fancy Yellow and VS2 Clarity, the diamond's certificate number is 5232009149, ensuring the highest standards of quality and authenticity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$155,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 5.86ct Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning GIA certified natural yellow diamond with diamond halo ring, two-tone 18k white and yellow gold. 6.70 carats total diamond weight. 5.86 carat cushion Fancy Yellow color and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Tiffany & Co. 0.87ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & Co Condition: Mint Material: Platinum Diamond: 0.76ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: E-F Chain Length: 16” Pendant dimension: 12.5x12.2mm Comes with Tiffany & Co Pendant Box ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
3.89 Carat Radiant Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and understated Ring features Radiant Cut Yellow Diamonds. 22 Yellow Diamonds weigh 3.89 Carats. Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Finger Size 6
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.43 Carat Radiant Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.43 Carat Diamond Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, set in solid platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
0.62ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely yellow to brownish yellow diamond cocktail ring. 0.62 carats total diamond weight. 7 round brilliant yellow diamonds, 0.31 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$11,840Sale Price|20% Off
2ct Fancy Yellow diamond ring in 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal Type: 18KT Natural Side Diamond(s): Color: F-G Cut:Round Brilliant Carat: 0.50ct Clarity: VS Natural Center Diamond(s): Color: Fancy Yellow Cut:Emerald Carat: 2.21ct Clarity:...
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
3.88ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings with Halo 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Approximately Fancy Yellow color and SI1 clarity. Complimented by 32 round brilliant diamonds, 0.67 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Lugano Fancy Yellow Diamond Titanium Stretch Bracelet, GIA Certified
By Lugano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The design features round yellow diamonds, totaling 9.84 carats, set on the ends of each bracelet link.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Titanium
Art Deco Style Fancy Yellow Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This ballerina cocktail ring featuring 0.96 carats of diamonds set in 18K white gold. The fancy yellow diamonds in mixed shapes arranged in a radiant cluster setting.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 5.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Very Classic and Elegant Canary Yellow diamond ring, with 5.01 Carat Fancy Yellow, VS1 Cushion Cut diamond, certified by GIA, set in platinum halo setting with 0.75 carats of round b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This Beautiful 18kt Yellow and white Gold diamond Earrings features Cushion Cut 1.55 Carats Fancy Light Yellow, VVS2 GIA #6272622866 and Cushion Cut 1.51 carats Fancy light yellow VS...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$300,000Sale Price|20% Off
10.38 Carat Moi&Toi Fancy Yellow Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The 18K yellow gold side features about 148 natural vivid yellow round brilliant cut side diamonds, also weighing approximately 1.5 carats, classified as fancy vivid yellow in color,...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. 4.32 Fancy Yellow Diamond Dangle Platinum Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
These diamonds are graded as Fancy Intense Yellow in color and VS1 in clarity, with an excellent ideal cut and medium blue fluorescence.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Multi-Row Pavé Diamond Band Ring with Oval Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond in 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Yellow and white diamonds Yellow Diamond Measurements: 5.580 x 4.070 x 2.560 mm Yellow Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.37 CTW Yellow Di...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
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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