Sparkling 1pc Natural Diamond w/ 0.55 ct Round D IF IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This diamond comes with IGI Certificate and, laser inscription number and security seal.
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Diamond
Sparkling 1pc Natural Diamond w/ 0.55 ct Round D IF IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This diamond comes with IGI Certificate and, laser inscription number and security seal.
Diamond
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 4.30 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Amethyst Bird Motif Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.30 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Amethyst Bird Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a graceful bird motif surrounded by natural diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 15.03 Carat Ruby & Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
IGI Certified: The International Gemological Institute (IGI) certification guarantees the authenticity and quality of the gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling 1 pc Natural Diamond with 0.81 ct I VS1 - IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural pear brilliant diamond in a 0.81 carat I VS1 graded by IGI Laboratory with beautiful cut and shine.
Diamond
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly and Tree Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly and Tree Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a beautifully sculpted blue butterfly motif surrounded b...
Diamond, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 1.45 Carat Emerald and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Exceptional craftsmanship and transparency are hallmarks of this IGI-certified treasure. The earrings are professionally engraved with "750 D0.21 1.45", documenting the 18K gold puri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI 0.20 Carat Each Round White Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each stone comes with an IGI certificate.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
IGI 18K 6.73 Ct Natural Fanta Garnet&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 6.73 Ct Natural Fanta Garnet&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid Fanta Garnet weighing 6.73 ct set on an 18K white gold the luxury design b...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring showcases the rare beauty of a Burmese ruby, accompanied by an array of meticulously cut diamonds. With its IGI report number #34J1840324, this ring guarantees ex...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 8.74 Carat Natural Multi-Gemstone Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.74 Carat Ruby Emerald Diamond Floral Earrings 14K Gold These floral earrings center 7.20 carats of natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gems...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.08 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Behold the captivating beauty of this IGI Certified 1.08 Carat Pink Sapphire Ring. This exquisite piece features a lustrous oval-shaped pink sapphire, certified by IGI, showcasing an...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.07 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Motif Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.07 Carat Diamond Natural Sapphire Leaf Ring – 18K Gold, 5.6g / 0.18 t oz Inspired by the organic elegance of nature, this leaf-motif ring translates botanical beauty...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.78Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Adding to the allure, the ring is encrusted with a dazzling array of diamonds. Four marquise diamonds totaling 0.28 carats provide a striking contrast against the vibrant sapphire, w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.11 Carat Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a show-stopper that will take your breath away, behold the IGI Certified 2.11 Carat Red Tourmaline Ring. This extraordinary piece features a stunning cushion-shaped red t...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
IGI Certified 18 karat Gold Stud Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These IGI Certified 18kt Gold Stud Earrings are a stunning display of elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a harmonious blend of yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,955Sale Price|38% Off
IGI Certified 1.13ct Pink-Sapphire and 0.32ct Natural Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is certified by IGI laboratory, report number: 30J9664422 For more information, please see the attached certificate.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
IGI Certified 2.23 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus and Cross Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.23 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus and Cross Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical de...
Diamond, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Fish Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Fish Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 3.87 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Citrine Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.87 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Citrine Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no ident...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless elegance of a 3.60 carat natural ruby surrounded b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Magnificent 2.03ct Diamonds Double Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 2.03ct Diamonds Double Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Make a lasting impression with this radiant 18k white gold ring, centered by a 1.01ct square cushion-c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.24 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Each ruby is suspended from a single, high-brilliance oval rose-cut natural diamond. These two diamonds provide a vintage-inspired, icy shimmer that perfectly balances the rich, warm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 13.00 carat Amethyst and Diamonds Cocktail Ring Rose Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Whether worn for a special occasion or as a statement piece for everyday wear, this IGI Certified Amethyst and Diamonds Cocktail Ring is sure to turn heads and become a cherished add...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$56,000Sale Price|34% Off
IGI Certified 6.03ct Burma Ruby 3.61ct Natural Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning gem boasts fine colour quality as certified by IGI and takes centre stage, beautifully adorned by 54 natural sparkling diamonds that create a mesmerizing display of bri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,572Sale Price|20% Off
IGI CERTIFIED Yellow Cushion Diamond and Pear Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful "Toi et Moi" ring features a light yellow cushion shape diamond and a pear cut diamond set in a bypass design. The yellow cushion shape diamond weighs 0.82 carats and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 7.90 Carat Kunzite & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Exquisite Design: The classic pear shape and delicate diamond enhance the beauty of the Kunzite. Diamond Accents: Sparkling diamonds add a touch of glamour and elegance.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Natural Diamond 1.50Ctw Emerald Pendant Hallmark 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond weight- .12ct Diamond color-H-I Diamond Clarity- I1-I2 Diamond Cut- Excellent cut Certificate Lab-IGI (International Gemological Instute) Certificate no-36J294912306 - Go...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Dazzling 2.90ct Diamonds Double Halo Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 2.90ct Diamonds Double Halo Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your everyday elegance with these dazzling diamond stud earrings in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 14 Karat White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
IGI Certified 14K White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This beautiful natural emerald and diamond ring is set in a 14K white gold mounting The center round mixed cu...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 25.00 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamonds Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Simply Diamonds, simply exquisite and luxurious. And Perfectly finished with delicate and flawless craftsmanship. Every woman deserves to adorn herself with a collection of exquisite...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$4,995Sale Price|35% Off
IGI CERTIFIED Yellow Cushion Diamond and Pear Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful "Toi et Moi" ring features a light yellow cushion shape diamond and a pear cut diamond set in a bypass design. The yellow cushion shape diamond weighs 0.81 carats and ...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
HUGE REDUCTION, IGI 0.30 Carat Natural Fancy Brownish Pink Pear Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
IGI 0.30 Carat Natural Fancy Brownish Pink Pear Shape Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Elegant and feminine diamond ring featuring a natural fancy brownish pink pear-shaped diamond weighi...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
$16,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 11.03 Carat Ruby & Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The outer halo consists of 15 meticulously placed rose-cut round diamonds, along with two captivating rose-cut marquise diamonds, enhancing the antique charm of the design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Mint Green Emerald Ring Diamond Halo 3.27 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Report #34J9517022 All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 2.63 Carats (Color: Mint Green, Cut: Round, Oil: Minor) Diamonds = 0.64 Carats Metal: 18K Whit...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,650Sale Price|35% Off
IGI Certified 3.65ct Natural Pink Sapphire 0.95ct Natural Diamonds Gold Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant 18K white gold bangle featuring 3.65 carats of natural pink sapphires and 0.95 carats of brilliant diamonds. This luxurious masterpiece showcases 202 pink sapphires in stunni...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 11.39 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Embrace the allure of this IGI Certified 11.39 Carat ruby ring and experience the extraordinary.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.04 Carat Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Unveil the essence of passion and power with this spectacular jewelry featuring a Natural Ruby, a gemstone long revered as the "King of Precious Stones". This piece is not merely an ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,295Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Fancy Pink & White Diamond 18k White Gold Raindance Bubble Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Approx. 0.70 Total Carat. One of the pink diamonds was sample tested by IGI Antwerp lab and confirmed as untreated and Fancy Intense Pink.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Mint Green Emerald Ring Diamond Halo 3.27 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Report #34J9517022 All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 2.63 Carats (Color: Mint Green, Cut: Round, Oil: Minor) Diamonds = 0.64 Carats Metal: 18K Whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 9.35 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Rose Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 9.35 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Rose Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold Plate
18KT White Gold Art Deco Floral Pendant, 4.74 ct Diamond, IGI Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material: 18KT White Gold Gold Weight: 15.12 grams Pendant Dimensions: Height – 1.07 inch (with loop) Width – 1 inch Thickness – 5.77 mm Loop – 10.02 mm Stones: Natural Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gianni Bulgari Enigma 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Braided Necklace 2.75 TCW IGI Cert.
By Enigma
Located in Media, PA
Item Specifications Designer: Gianni Bulgari (GB) Collection: Enigma Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (with White Gold/Platinum pave settings to enhance diamond brilliance) Total Weight: 20.77...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI 18K 5.12 ct Natural Vivid Bluish Green Tourmaline Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 5.12 ct Natural Vivid Bluish Green Tourmaline Diamonds Engagement Ring* This ring features a 5.12 carat natural vivid deep green Tourmaline set on an 18K white gold band and...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Unheated Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Unveil the mesmerizing beauty of this stunning IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Colorless Sapphire, showcased in a captivating cushion mix cut, surrounded by a halo of exquisite natural diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.67 Carat Paraiba & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing an exquisite and exceptionally rare piece of jewelry, the IGI Certified 4.67 Carat Natural Parabia and Diamond Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,590Sale Price|36% Off
IGI Certified 3.00ct Natural Diamonds 18K White Gold Necklace and Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with approximately 600 natural round brilliant diamonds totalling 3 carats, this exquisite creation weighs 17.98 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.12 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Paraiba tourmalines are legendary for their scarcity, with new discoveries becoming increasingly rare, driving their market value to rival and often surpass the finest diamonds and e...
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise and Heart Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold IGI Certified
Located in Rutherford, NJ
IGI CERTIFIED Gold- 7.09 gms Diamond- 0.92 carats Diamond Colour: E-F Diamond Clarity: VVS-VS Necklace Weight: 7.27 gms Necklace Length: 18 inches SAMPLE CERTIFICATE ATTACHED FOR ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 6.00 Carats EX EX EX Natural Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Complete with IGI report. Handcrafted by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufacture and quality of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 5.90 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Embrace the allure of this IGI Certified 5.90 Carat ruby ring and experience the extraordinary.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.48 CT Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.48 Carat Diamond Natural Yellow Sapphire Natural Ruby Natural Emerald Natural Rhodolite Garnet Ring – 14K Gold, 4.49g / 0.14 t oz An extraordinary celebration of the...
Rhodolite, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Gold
$2,187Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Untreated Bi Colour Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By ITSIT
Located in Birmingham, GB
With an excellent round cut. Claw set in a round diamond accented 950 platinum ring. Diamonds measure 3.2mm Si1/2 clarity G/H colour.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.03 Carat Emerald and Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The pendant is adorned with a total of 27 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds. These diamonds provide a crisp, icy brilliance that perfectly contrasts with the deep, organic green o...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.13 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This pair of 18K White Gold Earrings, certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI), is a sophisticated study in classical brilliance and deep, oceanic color.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.65 Carat Paraiba and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Paraiba tourmalines are legendary for their rarity, often outstripping diamonds in market demand and value appreciation. Accompanied by a prestigious International Gemological Instit...
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k 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.