Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant - 14k Hexagon 1.96ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Topaz Carat(s): 1.94ct Cut: Hexagon Color: Blue Natural Diamond Carat(s): .02ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hexagon Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Drop White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Backing: Push Back Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Hexagon Average Color: G Average Clarity: VS Size: 7 x 3.4 mm.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$458Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Hexagon and Beaded Double Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The top tier is crafted with a series of geometric hexagonal frames, each holding a shimmering round diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$458Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Hexagon and Beaded Double Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The top tier is crafted with a series of geometric hexagonal frames, each holding a shimmering round diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old European Cut Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Hexagonal Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats L color with VS2 clarity - bead set in a hexagonal form head Flanked by tri-split foliate motif cathedral sho...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This bold and colorful Art Deco style ring highlights a gorgeous gleaming hexagon cut aquamarine framed in eye-catching contrast by French cut emeralds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Hexagon Diamond Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring *Material: 18K White Gold *Condition: New *Diamonds: 0.66ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: E *Ring Dimension: *Size: 6.25 *Width: 6.40mm *Thickness: 2mm *Weight: 3.6gr *...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Hexagon Pink Tourmaline with Diamond Halo Star Shape Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This ring features a GIA Certified Natural Pink tourmaline, with a hexagonal cut. Paired with round cut near-colorless diamonds, placed within the halo of the ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Amethyst Prasiolite & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3-8 available Center Gemstones Type: Green Amethyst Shape: Hexagon Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 3.80 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gem...
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hexagon Studs Natural G/Si White Diamond Earring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details; Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 1.54 grm Gold Wt: 1.38 grm Diamond Wt ; 0.82 Carat Earring Size = 6*5.5 mm Gemstone Shape: Hexagonal step-cut stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,111Sale Price|20% Off
Topaz Earrings Diamonds 3.60 ct 0.50 ct brandnew hexagonal Cut sky-blue Color
Located in Viena, Viena
beautiful hexagonal cut blue topaz in fine color quality, color Swiss Blue (pretty sky-blue color with white diamonds), translucent set with crabs, side jagged brilliant cut total ap...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.04ctw Dark Hexagon Diamond with Triangle Sides Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.04ctw Dark Salt and Pepper Diamond with Triangle Sides Engagement Ring ♥ This item measures 8.7mm in length (North-South direction), 15.1mm in width (East-West direction), and s...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold 0.73 Carat Hexagonal Faceted Light Champagne Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k Rose gold rustic ring features a 0.73 Carat Hexagonal faceted brilliant light champagne color Natural Diamond flanked by six (6) brilliant round diamonds on top of a 1.6 MM ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hexagon Blue Topaz with Diamond Halo Necklace with 3.60 Carats
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The elongated hexagon with a halo diamond is such an elegant look!
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Yellow Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagonal Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Suspended from a delicate, linear diamond-set bar accented with deep blue sapphires, each earring culminates in a dramatic hexagonal plaque.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hexagon Shape Orange Citrine & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Citrine Shape: Hexagon Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 3.00 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bee 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline 0.71 White Diamond Hexagon Pendent Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline 0.71 White Diamond Bee Hexagon Pendent Earrings "Little bees with exagon pendent" earrings made in 18 karats yello...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Rose De France Amethyst Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 5.74 Carats 14KT Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat rose gold drop earrings featuring two Rose de France gemstones weighing 5.01 carats flanked with 78 round brilliance weighing 0.783 carats. Matching pendant in stock.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Gold Hexagonal Cufflinks with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with two small Single cut Diamonds. Circa 1970s 7/8 x 5/8 inch
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.1 Carats Hexagonal Rose-Cut Colored Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting assortment of 4-5 mm hexagonal colored diamonds are set in hand-textured bezels atop squarish organic textured 18K gold bands that are attached together at the bottom....
Diamond, 18k Gold
$15,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.2 CTW Honeycomb Hexagon Multi Sapphire Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with perfect hexagon cut multi sapphires set in center of halo of diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion or event.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hexagon Clear Diamond Halo Milgrain Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold AD2230-1
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a hexagon-shaped diamond in the center in a bezel set style, then surrounded by a halo of brilliant colorless diamonds with delicate milgrain details....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elongated Hexagon Blue Topaz & Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This charming ring features a 4.50 carat elongated hexagon shaped sky blue topaz, set in bezel setting, with French cut sapphire and diamond halo.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.41ct Hexagon Diamond Halo and Kite Sides 14K White Gold Engagement Ring R6197
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A beautiful milky gray hexagon shaped salt and pepper diamond center with diamond halo; accented with kite-shape diamonds on sides ♥ The overall setting measures 19.7mm in widt...
Diamond, White Gold
$48,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
8.36ct Rare Hexagon Emerald and 4.85ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Rare Hexagon Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Tennis Necklace in 18K Gold studded with hexagon cut emeralds and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Hexagonal Golden Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking 18k yellow gold 1980's cocktail ring is bezel set, east to west, with one elongated, golden orange, hexagonal cut, natural sapphire*. Surrounding this vivid stone is a ...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Dark Orange Hexagonal Citrine And Diamond Deco Style Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This chic ring features a center elongated hexagonal faceted, medium to dark orange color citrine, horizontally situated, and flanked by round faceted accent di...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Hexagonal Diamond Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Part of our Kirsten’s Corner Signature Collection, the design for this 18k gold ring began with this stunning modified hexagonal brilliant diamond. We fell in love with the unusual s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elongated Hexagon London Blue Topaz & Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Make a bold statement with this captivating elongated hexagon ring, blending vintage charm with modern sophistication. At the center, a striking London Blue Topaz glows with its deep...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning blend of elegance and timeless charm. A vibrant sapphire set in a sleek bezel takes center stage, radiating rich, captivating color. Surrounding it, sparkling diamonds enh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Black Diamond Hexagon Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 18K white gold hexagon band ring featuring black diamonds. This modern ring is set with numerous brilliant round black diamonds totaling 1.4 carats. The hexagon design adds a ...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1 Carat Hexagon Triple Bezel Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Kothari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.01 ct. J VS2 white diamond hexagon. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length is 18". Comes with GIA certificate.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 5.31 Carat Natural Emerald Hexagon and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.31 Carat Natural Emerald Hexagon and Diamond Cocktail Ring This extraordinary gleaming green emerald hexagon dreamy ring is encapsulating.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW 18k Gold 0.96ctw GIA Hexagonal Fancy Yellow Diamond w/ Halo Stud Earrings Ba
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Hexagonal Step Cut - Bezel Set - Fancy Light Yellow Color - VVS2 Clarity - 0.64ctw (exact) **See Certifications below** (32) Natural Gen...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Asscher Cut Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Make a bold statement with this exquisite Diamond Illusion Set and Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage diamond onyx 18k yellow gold hexagon earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These bold vintage hexagon earrings from the 1980s showcase a striking geometric design set with 50 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.00 carats, graded F-G color ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Portrait of Stars - Portrait Cut Diamonds set with Enamel & Diamonds in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some bracelets shine. Portrait of Stars glows like captured starlight. A gallery of rare beauty, Portrait of Stars celebrates diamonds that feel almost celestial — stones so luminou...
Diamond, Enamel
Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Amethyst Shape: Hexagon Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.60 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 14k White Gold Hexagonal Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14k White Gold Hexagonal Diamond Pendant Necklace Adorn yourself with the elegant charm of our 14k white gold hexagonal diamond pendant necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
12 Baguette Cut Diamonds Six-sided Hexagon Shape Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The innovative six-sided construction showcases twelve precisely cut baguette diamonds in perfect alignment, their clean lines creating a mesmerizing play of light and shadow.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
4.83 Carat Pink Tourmaline Hexagon 18K Rose Gold Ring with 0.46 Carat Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Features and Specifications This Pink Tourmaline and Diamond rose gold ring is a true statement of luxury and craftsmanship: Center Stone: 4.83-carat Pink Tourmaline, hexagon cut, c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Starr & Frost hexagonal diamond line bracelet
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco line bracelet comprised of European-cut diamonds in hexagonal collet settings, in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald Hexagon Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Embrace modern geometric luxury with these exquisite natural emerald and diamond drop earrings. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, each earring features a striking hexagonal sliced em...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Hexagon 1.2 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond Details: Type: Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.20 carats Quantity: 56 pieces Setting: Pavé within open hexagon link frames Quality : E–F color, VS ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Hexagon Diamond Stud Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Pave Hexagon Stud Earrings: Crafted of real 14k gold, these popular Pave Hexagon Stud shape earrings feature 182 natural white sparkling diamonds approximately 0.35 ct. Certified dia...
Diamond, White Gold
Liza Beth Silver 0.35ctw Pave Diamond Hexagon Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.35ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Sterling Silver Weight: 13.9 Grams Chain Type...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$7,919Sale Price|20% Off
Ring in 950 Platinum with Hexaconal Step Cut Diamond
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ring in 950/Platinum (7 gram), set with with 1x Diamond (L/VS2, hexaconal, step cut, 1,07ct) with the blackened bezel top. This modern gem has a very sleek, elegant silhouette with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Hexagon Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Centering a securely nestled Hand set .75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond. Surrounded by 1.01tcw Sapphires and .60tcw Old European Cut Diamonds, including shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Square Blue Sapphire & Diamond Hexagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An unusual and very pretty white gold ring that bezel set with a beautiful royal blue square cut sapphire. Around the sapphire in a hexagon design are 0.19 carat diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Greek Athena 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hexagonal Diamond Earclip Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and timeless, these Greek Athena Hexagonal Earclip Earrings are beautifully crafted in rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold and accented with two round brilliant cut diamonds totaling a...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Hexagon Onyx Platinum Vintage Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
The Hexagon Onyx, centering a .44 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and surrounded by 1.10tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Hexagonal Diamond Mosaic 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stud earrings, each centering a hexagonal step-cut natural diamond bordered by twelve baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.15 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Hexagon Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Perfect your everyday look with this modern hexagon multi-diamond open frame pendant. Created in 14kt yellow gold, this hexagon pendant features 18 brilliant cut diamonds in pave set...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold 0.60 Carats White Diamonds Stud Hexagonal Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Experience the allure of Rossella Ugolini's Hexagonal Stud Earrings, a testament to the harmonious fusion of simplicity and elegance. These exquisite earrings are handcrafted in the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ice Diamond Hexagon Double Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Discover the cool, crystalline brilliance of these Ice Diamond Hexagon Double Halo Studs. Expertly crafted to blend modern geometric lines with timeless luxury, these earrings featur...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14K White Gold Hexagon Shaped Diamond Pendant and Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Chain Length: 20" Stamped: "14K" "MRB" Diamond Count: 36 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-I Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Ring with Pavé Diamonds by Fern Freeman
By Fern Freeman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The 18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Ring by Fern Freeman is a modern and striking statement piece. Its geometric hexagon design is elegantly outlined in polished yellow gold and adorned with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Hexagon Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful hoop earrings are set with 2.80 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold 0.12ctw Round Pave Diamond Hexagon Shape Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.12 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Amethyst Diamond Pendant - 14k Hexagon 1.12ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Hexagon Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
