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
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
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
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
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
Twisted Fancy Yellow Diamond Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 46 brilliant cut fancy yellow Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.25 carats Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable)...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.90 Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
At the centre of the face we find a captivating 1.90 carat fancy yellow emerald-cut diamond. This vibrant principle stone is flanked on either shoulder by a bright white trapezoid di...
Diamond, Platinum
$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...
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
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
5 Carat Pear Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This pendant centers around a beautiful 5.04 carat Fancy Yellow pear cut diamond with impressive measurements that give it exceptional presence.
Yellow Diamond, 18k 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
.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
$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...
$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:...
$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...
18K White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This engagement ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a radiant cut natural yellow diamond centerpiece weighing 1.3 carats, accented by numerous brilliant round white diamon...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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
$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
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
Diana M. 11.22 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white and yellow gold custom eternight band featuring 11.22 carats of fancy yellow cushion cut diamonds alongside 2.00 carats of round diamonds in a halo design
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
22.98 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut Tennis Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful tennis bracelet features 42 perfectly matched Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds set in a single line bracelet.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning design for this incredible GIA diamond fancy light yellow ct 2, VS2 and side diamonds heart cut ct 0,30 G/VS-SI and around diamonds round brilliant cut.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Stud Earrings 4.10 tcw GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in luminous 18 karat yellow gold, these exceptional stud earrings showcase 4.10 carats of GIA-certified Yellow diamonds, expertly cut in a striking cut-cornered rectangular s...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Macau, MO
A natural yellow diamond ring, set with bright Fancy yellow to Fancy Intense yellow diamonds weighing approximately 0.86 carats in 3 clusters of heart shape, surrounded by brilliant-...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michele della Valle Emerald Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Michele della Valle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bracelet is made of 18k white and yellow gold and encrusted with emeralds and fancy yellow gold diamonds.
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
RUCHI Mixed-Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Fancy Diamonds: 9.90ct total weight.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.75ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Cross Pendant 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellows Cross Pendant .75ct natural diamonds cross Full cut brilliant Vs-2 Clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.60ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Cross Pendant 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellows Cross Pendant .60ct natural diamonds cross Full cut brilliant Vs-2 Clarity. 14kt. white gold. 1.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Ninety-three natural fancy yellow round brilliant-cut diamonds glisten from within this unique contemporary snake-shaped ring fashioned from lustrous, highly textured 18K yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.28 ct GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating 1.28-carat GIA-certified natural fancy yellow round diamond commands attention, showcasing its vibrant hue.
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Double Halo Ring - 14k .72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 3/4 a size for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Pear ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Fancy Yellow Diamond & Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This vibrant and unique pair of earrings by Austy Lee is made of Mozambican Rubies and Fancy Color Diamonds, set on green color-plated 18K Yellow Gold.
Ruby, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant Platinum ring band features natural Yellow Diamonds, set amongst scintillating alternate sweeps of Yellow and White Diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
RUCHI Diamond Slice Pendant and Fancy Yellow Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White and Yellow Gold Pendant: Slice Diamond: 1.83ct total weight. Diamond: 0.75ct total weight. All Diamonds are G-H/SI stones. Necklace: Yellow Diamond beads: 36.96ct total...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Fancy Yellow Diamond White 14k Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Diamond 1-0,45 ct Diamond 30-0,15 ct Weight 5,14 grams Size 45 cm It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose to only work with...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 18k white gold Center Diamond: 1 brilliant cushion cut = 0.90ct Color: LFY Clarity: VS2 Mounting Diamonds: 86 round brilliant cuts =...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.25ct Cushion Cut Three Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully balanced three-stone engagement ring centered around a 4.25 carat fancy yellow cushion-cut diamond, certified by GIA and graded VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10.06ct Radiant Cut Three Stone Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking three-stone engagement ring centered around a magnificent 10.06 carat fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond, certified by GIA and graded SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.74 Carat Natural Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a ring that features a 1.74ct natural cushion cut diamond in a fancy yellow color with a diamond halo.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 11.83 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece is a 11.83 ct natural radiant cut diamond, fancy yellow color which presents a lovely saturated yellow hue.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.98 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Flower Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These fun earrings boast two natural fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.98 carats total.
Yellow Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$34,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT Gold Rare Magnificent Fancy Yellow Diamond Heart Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important Gold Large Glittering Heart Diamond Tennis Bracelet. Bracelet is comprised of approx 15CTS Magnificent Rare Gorgeo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.36ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Target Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Light/Fancy Yellow Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.36ct (approx.)
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 13.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: 13.11 carats Color: Fancy Yellow Clarity: SI1 Shape: CUSHION Setting: 8 fancy-cut white diamonds totaling approximately 3.38 carats, 36 yellow diamonds totaling approxima...
Yellow Diamond
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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