60s Vintage Opal Pink Tourmaline Bracelet Heart Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The romantic bangle features a heart center set with a vibrant pink tourmaline and diamond surround.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,420Sale Price|26% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.53ct Heart Diamond D/E VVS Eternity Band 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 18 heart brilliant diamonds, 2.53 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,700Sale Price|27% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.66ct Heart Diamond D/E VVS Eternity Band 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 20 heart brilliant diamonds, 2.66 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,330Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.51ct Heart Diamond D/E VVS Eternity Band 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 18 heart brilliant diamonds, 2.51 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1 Carat Each Heart Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.01 ct. H VS2 white diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 925 sterling silver ring featuring Paloma Picasso’s iconic heart design with a 0.03 carat diamond accent. Ring size: 6.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
GIA 1 Carat Each Heart Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 12.22 ct. EFG SI1-SI2 white diamond hearts. Total of 12 stones, each one is 1 carat.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 4 Carat Yellow Heart Diamond Bezel Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.01 ct. W-X VS1 diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Platinum 2.01Ct (G-SI2) Heart Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum engagement ring featuring a center (G-SI2) 2.01 ct heart shaped diamond surrounded by 1.20 cts tw of micropave diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine je...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered Heart Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
Each earring pairs a bezel-set round diamond at the top with a puffed heart drop below, the heart finished in Picasso's distinctive hand-hammered texture that scatters the light acro...
Diamond, White Gold
$11,700Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.92ctt Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills 1.92 carats total diamond weight. 0.90 carat heart cut Fancy Intense Yellow color and SI2 clarity grade, GIA graded.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Flawless Heart Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The natural diamonds embedded in the heart-shaped design add a dazzling sparkle, making them perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.00 Carats D Flawless Heart Diamonds Station Necklace in 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant station necklace features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded D color and Flawless clarity, set in a refined bezel setting that highlights its brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Heart Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century, Unisex Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
This charming diamond ring features a delicate open-heart design crafted in bright white 14K gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$122,500Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 15.31 Carat Colombian Emerald Heart Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Summary: Important Colombian emerald ring with a 15.31 ct GIA-certified center stone, heart-shaped diamond sides, and a platinum/18K yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Heart Diamond Pendant, 3.25ct, Unisex, 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning heart-shaped pendant is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, combining timeless design with dazzling sparkle.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Neoclassical Flemish Heart Diamond Silver Topped 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Flemish heart, Vlaams hart, Coeur de Liege, Coeur Flamand Rare, large scale, signed Neoclassical period diamond, silver topped gold heart with love trophies pendant Netherlands Early...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.14ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS Eternity Band Platinum 5.75
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 9 heart brilliant diamonds, 2.14 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Ruby Heart Diamond Gold Day and Night Chandelier Drop Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Composed of 2 distinct, detachable constituents to offer versatility of wearing them with or without the larger heart-shape pendant, these impressive earrings expose a total number o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$13,300Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.16ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS2/VS1 Eternity Band Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 heart brilliant diamonds, 4.16 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$13,300Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.16ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS2/VS1 Eternity Band Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 heart brilliant diamonds, 4.16 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$13,000Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.02ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS2/VS1 Eternity Band Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 13 heart brilliant diamonds, 4.02 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1.33 Carat 14 Karat Gold Pave Set Multi Heart Diamond Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Gold Beautiful Multi Heart (6 hearts) P with total weight of 1.33 Ct Pave Set Diamond necklace with 16" double chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Marquise and Heart Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold IGI Certified
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Crafted with mesmerising marquise and heart cut diamonds with round diamonds by the yard set in 18kt yellow gold, and accentuated with a halo setting for your stylish 9 to 9 days.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Diamond Necklace 0.96ct 14kt White Gold Luxury Holiday Gift Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Large heart pendant necklace made with natural diamonds in 14KT gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.90ct Heart Diamond D/E VVS Eternity Band Platinum 6.25
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 20 heart brilliant diamonds, 2.90 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1.05ct Heart Diamond Necklace Crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Aventura, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Heart Shape Pendant Necklace Diamond Weight: 1.05ct (21 stones , 0.05ct each) Color: G Clarity: VS1 Please get in touch with us if you have any...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat F Color Heart Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a GIA Certified 3 carat Heart-Shape Diamond, graded F color, mounted in a two-tone design combining platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Retro Swiss Blue Topaz Heart Diamond Ring, 0.15ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The diamonds, graded I1–I2 in clarity and H–I in color by the G.I.A., total 0.15 carats and provide a subtle yet lively brilliance.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,145Sale Price|71% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso Valent Heart Diamond Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Brand: Tiffany & Co Metal: 18K (Au 79.80-75%) Gold Weight: 13.8 Gr Main Stone: 16 round diamonds F VS approx. total weight .60cts 18k Yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Heart Diamond Ring, Pave Set, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
An 18kt yellow gold, 18 kt white gold and pave' diamond designed as an heart.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Light Pinkish Brown Heart Diamond 2.00 Carat TW Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural heart cut pink diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Italian Multi Chain Necklace 18 K White Yellow Gold with Heart Diamond Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The gorgeous 5 strand necklace in 18 K white and yellow gold features a heart shaped pendant set with a Heart shaped Diamond weighing 0.54 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,287Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 1.57 Carat Heart Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a bold statement with this breathtaking handmade cocktail ring, featuring a mesmerizing 1.57 carat heart-shaped diamond pavé set in 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,312Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Open Heart Diamond Necklace 2 Carat 17"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Peretti’s iconic open heart design for Tiffany & Co. is crafted in solid platinum and set with approximately 2 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds graded E‑G color an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,534Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.85ct Heart Diamond D-F VVS2/VS1 Eternity Band 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning heart shape diamond eternity band, By Alexander Beverly Hills. 20 heart brilliant diamonds, 1.85 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1 Carat Each White Heart Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 12.16 ct. HI SI white diamond hearts. Total of 12 stones that are 1 carat each.
Diamond, White Gold
Meghna Jewels 5.29 carat Tanzanite Diamond 18K White Gold Heart Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 5.29 carats Tanzanite and 1.39 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collect...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$65,900Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander GIA Certified 3.04 Carat Heart Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Center stone, 3.04ct heart brilliant cut diamond. I color grade, VS2 clarity grade, GIA certified.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Heart Diamond Bezel Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant necklace features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romanti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat D/VVS1 Heart Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These elegant stud earrings feature a pair of GIA Certified Heart Shape diamonds totaling 2.00 carats (1.00 carat each), graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for their exception...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Petite GIA Certified 0.60 Carat E VS1 Heart Diamond Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These petite stud earrings feature a pair of GIA Certified Heart Shape diamonds totaling 0.60 carats (0.30 carat each), graded E color and VS1 clarity, selected for their brilliance ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Pearl and Heart Diamond Ring & Earring Set, 18.4g
Located in Providence, RI
The ring showcases a central round pearl flanked by two bezel-set diamonds, each cut in a heart shape, adding a refined sparkle.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.90 Carats F VVS1 Heart Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant three-stone ring features GIA Certified Heart Shape diamonds totaling 0.90 carats, composed of three diamonds weighing 0.30 carats each, graded F color and VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carats D VVS1 Heart Diamonds Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant engagement ring features a GIA Certified 1.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat D Color VVS1 Heart Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and romantic silhouette.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Heart Diamond Ring, 1.30ct Old Cut, Circa 1910”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique ring centered with heart shape old cut diamond diameter 7.5mm×7mm estimate diamond weight 1.30 carat white color vs clearity excellent spark flanked with smaller diamonds and...
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Designer: Elsa Peretti Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Weight: 2.7 grams Design: Open Heart Gemstones: 2 Round Brilliant Diamonds; 0.06 ct total diamond weight Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Heart Diamond Charm Ring Estate Platinum Tag Sz 5.75 Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Tiffany & Co pave diamond heart charm ring crafted in platinum. Diamonds are pave set into the heart and total an estimated 0.15 carats (estimated at F-G ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Heart Diamond Necklace, Luxury Statement Jewelry for Women Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
Each heart motif is meticulously designed with precision detailing, highlighting the beauty and brilliance of each diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,100Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $8, 500 18KT Large Fancy Glittering Emerald Heart Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Heart and Diamond Heart Dangle Earrings. Earri...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
0.07 CTW Open Heart Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, VS Natural Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Romantic and timeless, this 14K gold open heart ring features a delicate heart silhouette adorned with natural pavé-set diamonds for a beautiful touch of sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tanzanite Heart Diamond GIA Certified 18K White Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Flanking the center stone are two heart-shaped brilliant-cut diamonds, together weighing 1.03 carats and accompanied by GIA reports.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jane Seymour Open Hearts Diamond Pendant Necklace White Gold 14k Single .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Jane Seymour Design: Open Hearts Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single Color: Black & G -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|43% Off
NWT $8, 500 18KT Fancy Glittering Blue Sapphire Heart Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Sapphire Heart and Diamond Heart Dangle Earrings. Earr...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 7.18 Carat Unheated Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Heart Diamond Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three stone ring centered by a 4.06 carat natural blue sapphire, beautifully cut in an elegant octagonal step cut and displaying a rich, intense blue color with remark...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
NWT $5, 500 18KT Large Fancy Glittering Emerald Heart Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Heart and Diamond Stud Earrings. Earrings Cont...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
NWT $4, 000 18KT Large Fancy Glittering Emerald Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Heart and Diamond Pendant Necklace. Necklace c...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$26,444Sale Price|55% Off
$58, 765 18KT Gold Large Fancy Glittering 35CT Emerald Heart Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Heart and Diamond Heart Necklace. Necklace Con...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Diamond Necklace 15" - Round .40ctw Love
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Designer: Elsa Peretti Collection: Open Heart Design: Small Metal Content: 950 Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw (carat stamp) Cut: Round Brilliant Col...
Diamond, 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.