Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold.
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold.
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux.
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship.
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'B' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.51 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'F' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.30 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'A' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.45 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'C' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.33 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'D' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.39 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'E' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.34 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'G' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.45 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'P' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.39 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'I' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.24 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'J' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.31 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'M' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.45 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'O' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.37 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'L' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.25 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'Q' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.43 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'N' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.30 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'K' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.32 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'Z' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.41 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'Y' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.38 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'H' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.52 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'X' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.40 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'T' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.29 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'U' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.45 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'W' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.64 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'S' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.31 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'R' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.41 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990 / item
Alphabet 'V' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Details: Material: 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Diamond Weight: ~0.39 carats Diamond Quality: FG color / VVS–VS clarity Versatility: Can be worn as a bag brooch or necklace penda...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$8,850 / item
Evil Eye (Marquise) Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, this refined piece is crafted to elevate Hermès staples like the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,650 / item
Evil Eye (Round) Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
* Disclaimer: This size of Bag Bijoux is specifically designed for use with Birkin and Kelly sizes 25, and Kelly Cut bags. It may also be worn on smaller bags, such as the Kelly 2...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,150 / item
Alphabet Bag Bijoux with Natural Ruby
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Shop the bold 18K Rose Gold Bag Bijoux with Natural Ruby by ASHNA MEHTA Where passion meets polish. The Bag Bijoux with Natural Ruby is a striking fusion of elegance and intensity, ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,760 / item
Alphabet Customized Pink Diamond Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Available in all A to Z initials, this exceptional piece is part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, designed to elevate Hermès styles like the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$65,450 / item
Pink Diamond Heart Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K Rose Gold Gemstones: Natural Fancy Pink Diamonds Design: Heart silhouette fully pavé-set with rare pink diamonds Functionality: Converts from bag charm to pendant...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,310 / item
Alphabet 'A' Customized Yellow Diamond Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, this dazzling piece is created to complement Hermès icons like the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut.
18k Gold
$12,740 / item
Lotus Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, this vibrant piece is designed to complement Hermès icons like the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire
$31,670 / item
Love Birds Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Materials: Set in 18K Rose Gold and White Gold Accented with: – Natural White & Brown Diamonds – Natural Ruby – Natural Emeralds – Natural Yellow Sapphires – Natural Blue Sapphires ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
$11,190 / item
Daisy Flower Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K White & Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds (center), Natural FG/VVS-VS White Diamonds (petals) Design: Sculptural daisy flower motif in two-...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,420 / item
Marquise Evil Eye Waterfall Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, this refined piece is crafted to elevate Hermès staples like the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,760 / item
Alphabet Customized Cursive Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Available in yellow, white, or rose gold, this versatile jewel is part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection—designed to elevate Hermès styles like the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,800 / item
Alphabet 'A' Bag Bijoux Plain 18K Yellow Gold
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Shop the classic 18K Yellow Gold Alphabet Bag Bijoux by ASHNA MEHTA Where elegance meets identity. The Alphabet Bag Bijoux in 18K yellow gold turns your initial into a golden signat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$12,540 / item
TIGER Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural FG/VVS-VS Diamonds Design: Tiger motif with diamond detailing for facial features and pattern accents Functionality: Converts from ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800 / item
Alphabet 'A' Bag Bijoux Plain 18K White Gold
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Shop the timeless 18K White Gold Alphabet Bag Bijoux by ASHNA MEHTA Where initials become icons. The Alphabet Bag Bijoux in 18K white gold transforms your personal letter into a sym...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$24,940 / item
Basketball Hoop Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K White Gold Gemstones: Natural FG/VVS-VS Diamonds Design: Stylized basketball sphere with pavé diamond surface Functionality: Converts from bag charm to pendant Cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,800 / item
Alphabet 'B' Bag Bijoux Plain 18K White Gold
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Shop the timeless 18K White Gold Alphabet Bag Bijoux by ASHNA MEHTA Where initials become icons. The Alphabet Bag Bijoux in 18K white gold transforms your personal letter into a sym...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$28,530 / item
Alphabet Customized Waterfall Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K White Gold Availability: All Alphabets Available Gemstones: Natural FG/VVS-VS Diamonds, Natural Emeralds Design: Layered waterfall motif with flowing diamond and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,000 / item
Cresent Moon Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K White Gold Gemstones: Natural FG/VVS-VS Diamonds Design: Crescent moon motif with clean, polished curves and diamond accents Functionality: Converts from bag char...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,460 / item
Giraffe Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, the GIRAFFE is engineered to elegantly enhance the straps of Hermès classics such as the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut, while remain...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
$20,910 / item
DOG Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 14K Gold (Available in Yellow, White, or Rose Gold) Gemstones: Natural FG/VS Diamonds Design: Playful dog silhouette with pavé diamond detailing Functionality: Conver...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,660 / item
Elephant Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, this meaningful design is intended to complement Hermès classics like the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,320 / item
UAE Peace Flag Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, this accessory is made to complement the elegance of Hermès classics such as the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut.
Ruby, Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,230 / item
UK Flag Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K Gold Gemstones: Natural FG/VVS-VS Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies Design: UK (Union Jack) Flag motif rendered in fine gemstones Functionality: Converts from bag ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,230 / item
USA Flag Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K Gold Gemstones: Natural FG/VVS-VS Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies Design: American flag motif crafted in pavé-set gemstones Functionality: Converts from bag char...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$39,370 / item
Flower Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of the signature Bag Bijoux collection, this enchanting piece is created to elevate Hermès icons like the Birkin 25, Kelly 25, and Kelly Cut.
Diamond, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$52,500
25cm Hermes Matte Elephant Gray Crocodile Birkin with Diamonds
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermès 25cm Birkin Matte Elephant Gray Niloticus Crocodile with Diamonds | L Stamp The bag measures 25 cm/ 10" long, 19 cm/ 7.5" high and 13 cm or 5" deep.
Unavailable|$400,000
HERMÈS Himalaya Crocodile Diamond Birkin 35 with 18K White Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A RARE & EXCEPTIONAL, MATTE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE DIAMOND BIRKIN 35 WITH 18K WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND HARDWARE HERMÈS, Year Q, 2013 35 w x 25 h x 18 d cm Diamond Quality: VVS, F ...
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.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.