IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Swan and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Swan and Floral Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a beautifully sculpted swan motif surrounded by 2.20 carats...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identic...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 0.77 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.77 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold This ring is set with 0.77 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 6.97 Carat Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.97 Carat Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.91 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The firework setting not only adds a touch of playfulness but also represents the radiant energy and vibrant allure of this remarkable piece. Accompanied by an IGI certification, th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Diamond Drop Ring 14K Gold This ring is shaped around a teardrop motif, giving the 0.30 carat diamond setting an elongated, graceful silhouette.
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 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 Certified 22.52 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 22.52 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the remarkable beauty of a natural star sapphire complemented...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
IGI 18K 2.78 Ct Vivid Blue ( Royal Blue ) Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI/Lotus 18K 2.78 Ct Vivid Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Antique Style Engagement Ring * IGI/Lotus-certified natural Vivid blue ( Royal Blue ) Sapphire weighing 2.78 ct set on the 18...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 7.47 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.47 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural sapphires and diamonds to...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.66 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Immerse yourself in the radiant beauty of this extraordinary cocktail ring, adorned with a magnificent array of IGI Certified 2.66 Carat rubies and dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
IGI Certified Diamond E VS Paperclip Double-Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
IGI certified and supplied with IGI certification.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical de...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 4.78 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.78 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds, vivid sapphires, an...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
IGI 14K 2.71 Ct White Gold Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 2.71 Ct White Gold Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Necklace* IGI-certified natural vivid green pear-cutting emerald weighing 2.71 ct set on the 14K white gold art d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1 pc Natural Diamond - 1.53 ct - Pear - D (colourless) - VS1- IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural and beautiful pear diamond in a 1.53 carat with D VS1 grading by IGI Laboratory with gorgeous make This diamond comes with an IGI Certificate sealed in a security Blister an...
Diamond
IGI Certified 0.86 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.86 Carat Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.73 carat natural rhodolite garnet, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.94 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.94 Carat Diamond Garnet Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.80 carat natural garnet red, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 0.94 ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 1.02 carat natural sapphire blue, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Round Brilliant Diamond in a 0.33 Carat F SI1, IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural round brilliant diamond in a 0.33 carat F SI1 graded by IGI Laboratory with beautiful cut and shine.
Diamond
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
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.70 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the allure of this IGI Certified 1.70 Carat Ruby in an intense pinkish purplish red color, encased in an elegant 6-prong setting with exquisite natural diamonds, all set i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
18K Gold Stud Earrings 0.28ct Natural Diamond (E-F/VVS-VS) IGI Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Specifications: Main stone: 0.28ct round cut, E-F color, VVS-VS clarity, with IGI certificate Certificate: IGI certified with certificate number 26J7316624
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.04 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.04 Carat Peridot Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.87 carat natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 1...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.5 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.5 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 1.23 carat natural Rhodolite Garnet, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.74 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.74 Carat Peridot Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.64 carat natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 0...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 4.36 Carat Natural Moonstone and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.36 Carat Moonstone Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 3.92 carat natural Moonstone, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 4.3...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.03 Carat Natural Peridot and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.03 Carat Peridot Diamond Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.89 carat natural peridot green, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 1...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.6 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.6 Carat Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 2.44 carat natural sapphire blue, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.69 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.69 Carat Diamond Yellow Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.59 carat natural Yellow Sapphire, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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
$982Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified Untreated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace. 0.90 Carat Ceylon sapphire with fine vivid pinkish yellow colour and excellent clarity, pra...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.91 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This IGI certified ring, with its impressive deep red Natural ruby and sparkling diamonds, is a true work of art.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.41 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Bird Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.41 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Bird Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.09 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.09 Carat Diamond Yellow Sapphire Earrings 14K Gold These earrings center 1.74 carats of natural Yellow Sapphire, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.43 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.43 Carat Sapphire Diamond Earrings 14K Gold These earrings center 2.04 carats of natural sapphire blue, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.98 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.98 Carat Diamond Yellow Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold This necklace centers a 0.87 carat natural Yellow Sapphire, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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
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
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 4.50 Carat Diamond and Blue Topaz Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.50 Carat Diamond and Blue Topaz Statement Ring 18K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical p...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 4.72 Carat Natural Moonstone and Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.72 Carat Moonstone Diamond Earrings 14K Gold These earrings center 3.82 carats of natural Moonstone, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight of 4...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 5.17 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.17 Carat Diamond Sapphire Earrings 14K Gold These earrings center 4.85 carats of natural sapphire blue, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone weight o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.38 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.38 Carat Diamond Yellow Sapphire Earrings 14K Gold These earrings center 1.18 carats of natural Yellow Sapphire, complemented by diamond accents, for a total gemstone...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1 Pc Natural Diamond, 1.01 Ct, Emerald Cut, F, VS2, IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful and Natural emerald cut diamond in a 1.01 carat F VS2 cut. This diamond comes with IGI Certificate and laser inscription number sealed in a security blister.
Diamond
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.99 Carat Unheated Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The sapphire is set in prongs and framed by a brilliant halo of sparkling white diamonds in rose cut fancy cut and round brilliant cut.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
0.19ct Natural Diamond Open Cuff Ring in 18K Yellow Gold IGI Certified
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Natural diamond ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. A delicate open cuff with two mirrored diamond-set tips. The airy silhouette can be worn alone or stacked. Approximate total n...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 25 CT Natural Black Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary pair of IGI certified 18K white gold natural black diamond earrings.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 2.57ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 2.57ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This extraordinary 18k yellow gold ring features a 2.04ct cushion-cut diamond, radiating brilliance and sophi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant 2.15ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 2.15ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This luxurious 18k yellow gold ring features a 1.50ct cushion-cut diamond, offering impressive brilliance wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond and Ruby Leaf Motif Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Leaf Ring – 18K Gold, 6.5g / 0.21 t oz Nature's elegance takes center stage in this sculpted leaf-motif ring, where two delicately vein...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 13.32 Carat Diamond and Blue Topaz Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 13.32 Carat Diamond and Blue Topaz Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural diamonds and blue topaz gemsto...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 4.8tcw Natural Baguette Diamond Tennis Bracelet - 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Specifications & Authentication Total Carat Weight: Approx. 4.80tcw Natural Diamonds Diamond Quality: F-G Color / VS-SI Clarity Accent Stones: Natural Round-Cut Diamonds (G/VS)...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.95 Carat Natural Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.95 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring is built around a 0.89 carat natural Pink Tourmaline, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone we...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.04 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.04 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring combines baguette diamond, diamond, yellow sapphire for a total gemstone weight of 1.04 carats.
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, 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.