Luxurious 1.68ct Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxurious 1.68ct Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Discover the allure of these 14k rose gold stud earrings, featuring 2 exquisite square cushion-cut diamonds w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sparkling 2.72ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 2.72ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold - IGI Certified This luxurious two-tone diamond ring masterfully blends 18K yellow and white gold, creating a radiant contr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.12 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Necklace with Pendant
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.12 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Necklace with Pendant Embrace the breathtaking allure of timeless sophistication with this exquisite 1.12-carat natural diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1, 5 Ct of Emerald Cut Diamond on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Exclusive solitaire ring in 18k gold with a natural diamond emerald cut 1,5 carats, G/SI1. Complete with IGI report.
Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 4.00 Cts VVS Natural Diamond 18K Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent solitaire ring come in 18K gold with a IGI Certified Natural Diamond of 4,00 carats. Specifications: Diamond Weight : 4.00 Carats Diamond Shape : Emerald Diamond Colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 14K White Gold 8.0 Carat Diamond Riviera Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Product features: Diamond Type: IGI Certified Natural White Diamond Diamond Count: 238 Round-Cut Diamond Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Total Weight : 8.0 cttw D...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pendant With Chain
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.60 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pendant With Chain Embrace the whispering elegance and classical charm of this spectacular 0.60-carat natural diamond pendan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Radiant 5.32ct Diamonds Tennis Bracelet in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 5.32ct Diamonds Tennis Bracelet in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Introducing this elegant tennis bracelet, a masterpiece designed to dazzle and delight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 1.18ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.18ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This stunning 18k yellow gold halo ring features a brilliant 0.65-carat round diamond as its centerpiece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 3.71 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Tourmaline Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.71 Carat Diamond Natural Tourmaline Natural Sapphire Ring – 14K Gold, 4.14g / 0.13 t oz A triumvirate of distinctive natural gemstones makes this ring an exceptional...
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Sophisticated 1.22ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 1.22ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Fall in love with this enchanting 18k rose gold pave ring, featuring a mesmerizing 1.01ct cushion-cut diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique Platinum Solitaire Ring with 0.80 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning solitaire platinum ring with 0.80 total carat of cut cornered square mixed cut diamond. This ring comes with an IGI report and a fancy box
Diamond, Platinum
1.05 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Necklace with Pendant
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.05 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Necklace with Pendant Capture the essence of celestial sophistication and modern brilliance with this magnificent 1.05-carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.37 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond 5-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.37 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond 5-Stone Ring Capture the essence of sophisticated grandeur with this magnificent 2.37-carat natural diamond five-stone ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.79 cts CS's IGI Certified Fancy Brown Round Diamond Drop Halo Earrings
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 18K White and Rose Gold Halo Drop Earrings set with 2 Brilliant Cut Fancy Brown diamonds, total weight 2.79cts, certified by IGI. The earrings have a Closed Pave ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Dazzling 6.15ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 6.15ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Experience unparalleled radiance with these exquisite 18k white gold diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lustrous 2.78ct Diamonds Dangling Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lustrous 2.78ct Diamonds Dangling Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your elegance with these glamorous 14k white gold dangling earrings, adorned with 266 dazzling r...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dazzling 1.35ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.35ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This exquisite 18k yellow gold diamond halo ring is designed to captivate.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Pendant Necklace 0.58ct Natural Diamond (Cushion, I, SI2) IGI Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications: Main stone: 0.50 ct cushion cut, I color, SI2 clarity Side stone: 0.08 ct round stones Set in: 18K yellow gold with natural diamonds Pendant weight: 4.9 gr Certificat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish 4.16ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 4.16ct Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in unparalleled luxury with these stunning diamond stud earrings, boasting an impressive carat weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.72 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.72 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Natural Diamond 3-Stone Ring Embrace the ultimate statement of sophisticated balance and timeless majesty with this magnificent 1.72-carat n...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$710Sale Price|20% Off
IGI certified natural Diamond sterling silver bracelet with Yellow Gold plating
Located in Delhi, DL
This elegant hinged bangle consists of: Diamond- 5.50cts Diamond type: Pave diamonds and uncut polki diamond Diamond color: White Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified Metal: Silver M...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 14K Gold Natural Angel Skin Coral Diamond Moonstone Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original Italian-made, IGI certified 14K yellow gold angel skin coral, diamond, and moonstone necklace measuring 21 inches, signed AFR (Aurafin).
Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Platinum Ring 8.02 Carat Kashmir Sapphire, 3.75ct Oval Diamonds, IGI Certified
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
IGI Certified Stunning Platinum Ring with 8.02 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.06 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
4.06 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Command attention with the majestic warmth and vibrant color of this spectacular 4.06-carat ruby and diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Glamorous 2.28ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Glamorous 2.28ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your style with this 18k yellow gold diamond ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,320Sale Price|20% Off
Princess-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in 18k White Gold- IGI report F5E99794
Located in Bloomington, MN
Princess-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in 18k White Gold- IGI report F5E99794 This contemporary ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a striking princess-cut center diamond se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Glamorous 18k Yellow Gold Earrings w/ 1.28ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with an IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 90 diamonds main stone of 1.28 carat cut: round brilliant color: L-M clarity: VS2-SI1 cut grade: VG sku: E-1344 Online ver...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophisticated 1.46ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 1.46ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This elegant 14k white gold diamond pave ring showcases a stunning 1.20-carat cushion-cut diamond as its ce...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.16 Carat Diamond Cross Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond cross necklace, 1.16 carats, 14K white gold, IGI certified.
Diamond, White Gold
$9,359Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Fancy Pink Radiant Diamond 0.96 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful IGI certified diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural radiant cut pink diamonds and natural cushion cut pink dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
IGI certified 2.23 Carat Colombian Emerald & 0.54 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
his exquisite ring features a captivating oval-cut Colombian emerald, weighing 2.23 carats. The emerald's rich green color is complemented by a stunning diamond-encrusted band, total...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 pc Natural Diamond - 0.40 ct - Round - E - SI1- IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.40 carat E SI1 Ideal cut round brilliant with IGI certificate and laser inscription number sealed in a security Blister. IGI 440017303 Sku K 0057
Diamond
IGI certified 4.85 Carat Colombian Emerald & 0.44 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring features a captivating oval-shaped cabochon Colombian emerald, weighing 4.85 carats. The emerald's rich green color, characteristic of Colombian emeralds, is comp...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 7.00 Carats Oval Cut Diamond 18K Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Every woman deserves to adorn herself with a collection of exquisite diamonds jewelry. Diamonds serve as a tangible reminder of cherished memories, a well - earned reward for her ha...
Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI certified 1.77 Carat Colombian Emerald & 0.83 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring features a captivating oval-cut Colombian emerald, weighing 1.77 carats. The emerald's rich green color, characteristic of Colombian emeralds, is complemented by ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified White Gold Cocktail Ring with 2.70ct Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The diamonds are graded in the E-F color range with VS clarity, ensuring excellent brightness and a high level of purity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Hot Pink Pear Cut Thai Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Pear Cut Hot Pink Sapphire And Diamond 950 Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace. 1.15ct total. 1.01ct IGI certified natural sapphire with a vivid hot pink colour and excellen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$6,984Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The center diamond is IGI certified, ensuring quality and authenticity for this timeless piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Ring 0.86ct Natural Diamond (Asscher, H, VS1) IGI Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications: Main Stone: 0.5 ct asscher cut H color VS1 clarity Side Stones: 0.36 ct round stones Set in: 18K white gold with natural diamonds Certificate: IGI certified with cert...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 8ctw Old European Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin IGI Certified
Located in Media, PA
The piece has been strictly evaluated and comes with an IGI Certification, ensuring its authenticity and diamond grading.
Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Pendant with 0.50ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
It comes with IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.5 carat cut: round brilliant color: G clarity: VS2 sku: ND009 / 129351 Online verification IGI 12J4...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.03 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow & White Gold Natural Diamond Dome Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
3.03 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow & White Gold Natural Diamond Dome Ring Embrace the grand architecture and opulent radiance of this extraordinary 3.03-carat natural diamond dome...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 3.00 Carats Natural Diamond D color 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Excellent manufacture and quality of diamonds. Complete with IGI report. Whosale price.
Diamond, 18k Gold
29.01 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Cultured Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
29.01 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Flower Design Drop Earrings Savour the breathtaking botanical splendor and royal elegance of these magnificent n...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.40 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow & White Gold Natural Diamond Halo Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.40 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow & White Gold Natural Diamond Halo Ring Radiate extraordinary warmth and regal grandeur with this magnificent 2.40-carat natural diamond halo ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.56 Carats IGI Certified 18k Rose & White Gold Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.56 Carats IGI Certified 18k Rose & White Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Cut Five-Stone Ring Surround your hand with the geometric symmetry and spectacular balance of this magnificen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.22 Carat Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elegant, radiant, and mesmerizing, this IGI Certified 3.22 Carat Tourmaline in a vivid purplish pink color, surrounded by natural diamonds in a modern style ring, is a true work of a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
IGI certified natural diamond 0.51carat Fancy Brown Yellow VS1
Located in bangkok, TH
D98 Name: fancy color diamond Weight: 0.51 ct origin: fancy brown yellow color: fancy brown yellow clarity: VS1 Cutting: very good Certification: IGI Treatment : No
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Tsavorite
2.86 Carat IGI Green Trillion Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
IGI certificate #GT10962908. Surrounded by Diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
IGI Certified 21.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamonds F/VS1 Tennis Bracelet
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The tennis bracelet, skillfully crafted , exudes a timeless charm and capture attention with their sparkly diamonds. Magnificent tennis bracelet come in 14k gold with 21 pieces of Na...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 4.73 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Floral Design Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
4.73 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Floral Design Ring – Fine Jewelry Design This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
IGI certified natural Diamond sterling silver bracelet with Yellow Gold plating
Located in Delhi, DL
This statement wide bangle consists of: Diamond- 11.50cts Diamond type: Pave diamonds and uncut polki diamond Diamond color: White with tint of yellow Diamond Certificate- IGI Certi...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1 pc Natural Diamond - 0.70 ct - Round - I - SI2- IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.70 carat k si3 Ideal cut round brilliant with hrd certificate and laser inscription number. IGI 447093943 Sku B 0227
Diamond
5.03 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
5.03 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail Ring Make an unforgettable impression with the breathtaking contrast and monumental scale of this 5.03-carat s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 0.80 ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring-18K hite Gold
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Why Do We Certify with IGI? The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is one of the world’s most respected institutions for diamond and gemstone certification.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,162Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.46ct Colour Change Untreated Fancy Cut Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified Untreated Fancy Pentagon Cut Untreated Colour Change Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White...
IGI Certified 8.0 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Classic Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 48 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Italian Cocktail Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Width: 0,7cm Top Length: 0,5cm Top Height: 0,4cm Band Width: 0,3cm This IGI Certified Italian Cocktail Ring is an impressive statement jewel, beautifully crafted in 18-karat yel...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings - 14k Round Brilliant 6.03ctw IGI & HRD
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Stone 1 Natural Diamond Carat: 3.01ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K Clarity: SI2 Size (mm): 9.17 - 9.22 x 5.68 Report Number...
Diamond, 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.