14k White Gold 1ct Blue Irradiated Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1ct Blue Irradiated Diamond Solitaire Ring This stunning Blue Irradiated Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.25ct. Blue Pear shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
Lady's 18k white gold diamond engagement ring with (irradiated) blue pear shape diamond.
$384Sale Price|40% Off
Evil Eye Diamond Earrings 10K White Gold 0.20ctw New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
These elegant evil eye diamond earrings in 10kt white gold feature 0.20 carats total weight of natural HI I1 round diamonds, accented with two blue irradiated diamonds for a striking...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Blue Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.33ctw Irradiated 3-Stone Diam
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The ring features three round brilliant cut blue irradiated diamonds, each framed by a halo of white diamonds, creating a bold and eye-catching presentation.
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 6.2 grams Stone: Irradiated Diamonds and Tahitian Pearl Measurements: 12.5 x 12.5 x 13.1mm Ring Size: 5.5 Hallmark: 750 Internal ID: BR-1532-030625-08
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Oval Yellow Diamond and Round Diamond Ring – IGL Certified
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"18K White Gold Oval Yellow Diamond and Round Diamond Ring – IGL Certified This distinctive ring showcases a captivating 2.54-carat oval-cut irradiated yellow diamond, certified by ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold Irradiated Blue Diamond Band
By Helzberg Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10k white gold Diamond: 17 round brilliant cut = 0.17cttw Color: Blue Clarity: SI3 Ring size: 6.75 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing re...
Blue Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1.49ct Round Irraiated Blue Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This ultra-modern solitaire pendant necklace features one sparkling round brilliant cut. The diamond is a fancy vivid blue irradiated diamond with a weight of 1.49 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Green Diamond Green Bay Packers Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 14K Yellow Gold, .583. Stones- 32 White Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity, 47 Round Irradiated Green Diamonds, 35 Round Yellow Irradiated Diamonds. 1....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Fancy Yellow and Pink Diamond Ring by MWM Goldsmithing
Located in Venice, CA
The ring features three natural diamonds, irradiated to achieve stunning pink and yellow hues.
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$396Sale Price|40% Off
10kt White Gold Blue and White Diamond Bar Necklace 0.50ctw 18in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Design and Quality: Crafted from 10kt white gold, this elegant bar necklace showcases an exquisite mix of blue irradiated diamonds in baguette and tapered baguette cuts and white rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Irradiated Blue Diamond and RBC Diamond Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and finely detailed Vintage Irradiated Blue Diamond and RBC Diamond Gold Line Bracelet.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold Irradiated Black Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K white gold Diamond: 17 Round Cut = 0.17cttw Ring Size: 6.75 Width: 1.30mm Weight: 0.9 grams
Black Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold Irradiated Blue Diamond Contoured Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K white gold Diamond: 17 round brilliant cut = 0.17cttw Color: Irradiated Blue Clarity: I2 Ring size: 5.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for ...
Blue Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Irradiated Green Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut = 0.50ct Color: Green Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 42 round cut = 0.35cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Natural 6.98 Carat Blue Irradiated & White Diamond Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Natural 6.98 Carat Blue Irradiated & White Diamond Necklace Product: Diamond Station Necklace in a Bezel Setting Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: There are...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat Rose Gold Irradiated Blue and White Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.25ct Color: Blue Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 36 round single cut = 0.75cttw Color: Blue/H Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring S...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Irradiated Yellow and Baguette Diamond Engageme
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18K white gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut: 0.50ct Color: Irradiated Yellow Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 16 baguette cut: 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold .50 CT Irradiated Blue Diamond and .60 CTW White Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold .50 CT irradiated blue diamond and .60 CTW white diamond ring.
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamonds Earrings With White Diamonds 0.44 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.26 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.18 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Diamonds Earrings With White Diamonds 0.44 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.26 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.18 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Diamond Ring With White Diamonds 0.40 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Blue Diamond (Treatment: Irradiation), White Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.40 Carats Met...
Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
Blue Diamond Ring With White Diamonds 0.40 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Blue Diamond (Treatment: Irradiation), White Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.40 Carats Met...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Style Blue Diamond Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Blue Diamond Treatment: Irradiated Weight: 0.87ct Head size: 6mm Shape: Round Hardness: 10 Metal: 14k/2.74g Diamond Count/Weight: 18/0....
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.2 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.20 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.35 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Sky Blue Diamond: 0.35 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.5 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.50 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 7.5 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.5 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Sky Blue Diamond: 0.50 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom si...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.33 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.33 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US Custom siz...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.25 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.25 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.33 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.33 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom siz...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Earrings 0.66 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.66 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 5 x 5 mm
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.2 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.20 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.5 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.50 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 7.5 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.33 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.33 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US Custom siz...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.25 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.25 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.33 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.33 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom siz...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.35 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Sky Blue Diamond: 0.35 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.5 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Sky Blue Diamond: 0.50 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom si...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Earrings w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Round 3.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Earrings Center Stone: Blue Diamond Treatment: Irradiated Weight: 2/0.36 cttw Head size: 3.5mm Shape: Round Hardness: 10 Metal: 14k/1.56g Diamond Clarity/...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1ct Blue Diamond Engagement Ring with Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Blue Diamond Treatment: Irradiated Weight: 1.1cts Head Size: 6.45mm Shape: Round Hardness: 10 Country of Origin: Canada Metal: 14k-2.2...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.33 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.33 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US Custom siz...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.33 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.33 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom siz...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.2 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.20 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.5 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.50 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 7.5 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.25 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.25 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Earrings 0.66 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.66 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 5 x 5 mm
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.35 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Sky Blue Diamond: 0.35 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 0.5 Carats 9K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Sky Blue Diamond: 0.50 Carats Metal: 9K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom si...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue and White Diamond Cluster Earrings 0.64 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.36 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.28 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,460Sale Price|20% Off
Concentric Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
The round diamonds total approximately 1.83 carats total weight and display SI2 clarity, with white diamonds in the J–K range and fancy irradiated yellow and pink diamonds accenting ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue and White Diamond Cluster Earrings 0.64 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.36 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.28 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue and White Diamond Cluster Earrings 0.4 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.24 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue and White Diamond Heart Earrings 0.82 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.56 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.26 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Blue Diamond Ring 0.5 Carats 9K Yellow & White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Treatment: Irradiation Blue Diamond: 0.50 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow & White Gold Ring Size: 6.75 ...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Blue Diamond Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Blue Diamond Treatment: Irradiated Weight: 0.87ct Head size: 6mm Shape: Round Hardness: 10 Metal: 14k/2.74g Diamond Clarity/Color: SI /...
Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Blue and White Diamond Cluster Earrings 0.4 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Diamond: 0.24 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) White Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: Sterling Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
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