18K White Gold Marquise and Pearl Cut Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Marquise and Pearl Cut Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Drop Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,844Sale Price / set|20% Off
18.11 Carat Zambian Emerald Earrings SI/H Marquise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,417Sale Price / set|20% Off
18.11 Carat Zambian Emerald Earrings SI/H Marquise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.28 Ct Natural Pear & Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18-karat white gold with a total of 2.28 carats of natural pear, marquise, and emerald-cut diamonds, SI clarity and H-I color, finished to a high polish.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,632Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.00 Carat Marquise Pear Round Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SEE-12353A Gross Wt. :- 4.29 gm 18k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 3.89 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.00 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size :- ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Onyx Marquise Shape Ring and Earrings Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A marquise-shaped design in both the ring and earrings, each showcasing brilliant diamonds at the center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold
Multi Shape SI/H 2.32ct Natural Diamond Pushback Studs 14k White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H 2.32ct Natural Diamond Pushback Stud Earrings 14k White Gold features marquise, emerald cut and princess cut diamonds set in each stud making a dainty diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
SI/H 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond Pushback Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond Pushback Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features marquise, emerald cut and princess cut diamonds set in each stud making a dainty diamond stud earr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Sapphire Onyx Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Marquise-shaped ring features a stunning combination of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and onyx.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Fancy Natural Diamond Tennis Stacking Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This bracelet showcases a seamless arrangement of natural diamonds in multiple cuts — pear, marquise, emerald, and cushion — set in 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$20,400Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Pear Shape and Diamond Marquise & Round Dangle Earring in 18K White Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Earring features 1.10 cts diamond and 9.92 cts emerald in 18k white gold. The Earring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their conte...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$23,400Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Pear Shape and Diamond Marquise & Round Dangle Earring in 18K White Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Earring features 1.41 cts diamond and 9.77 cts emerald in 18k white gold. The Earring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their conte...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Crystals Red Ruby Emerald Sapphire Marquise Silver Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Red Green Blue Navy Marquise Circle Crystals Charm Elegant Modernist Ring US 7, Silver Tone Very excellent condition, very new.
Silver Plate
$1,650 / item
14K Natural Emerald Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Off set emerald marquise band Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Natural emerald Stone Shape: Marquise Stone Size: 3x5 mm Finish: Matte Dimension: Approx 4mm band width
Emerald, 14k Gold
Multi-Cut 4.06Ct Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18k White Gold All Tariff Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Multi-Cut 4.06Ct Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 18k White Gold All Tariff Paid A graduated cascade of four diamond shapes oval, marquise, emerald-cut, and pear each carefully selected ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,406Sale Price|25% Off
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring 0.65 Carat Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance with this sophisticated platinum three-stone ring, showcasing a vibrant 0.65-carat natural emerald at its center, beautifully accented by 0.25 carats of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$5,657Sale Price|20% Off
5.12 Carat Emerald 1.88 Ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Brooch Pendant 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
30 Carat Diamond Marquise, Pear & Round Cluster Chandelier Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
30 Carat Diamond Marquise, Pear & Round Cluster Chandelier Earrings These spectacular chandelier earrings are crafted in solid 18K white gold and set with a stunning mix of round, p...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural 0.92 Carat SI/HI Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.92 Carat SI/HI Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features marquise, emerald cut diamonds set in cluster in center with pave set diamond one line band on one ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.92 Ct Minimalist Emerald, Marquise & Round Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Designed with effortless elegance, this handmade adjustable bracelet showcases a refined composition of mixed-cut natural diamonds in a sleek contemporary silhouette. An emerald-cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior 1961 Large Emerald Green Marquise Crystal Circle Tear Drop Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1961 Vintage Large Oval Emerald Green Trio Layers Crystals Circle Round Marquise Tear Water Drop Dome Brooch, Silver Plated Very excellent condition.
Silver Plate
$5,800
Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in São Paulo, BR
This 18k white gold ring combines the classic brilliance of trillion-cut diamonds with the vibrant charm of a marquise-cut emerald. The contrast between the emerald’s intense green a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Marquise 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pear Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the Emerald Marquise 14K Yellow Gold Pear Drop Earrings feature a stunning combination of natural fancy diamonds (FCD 0.18CT) and vibrant emeralds (EM 1....
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hobe Red Enamel & Emerald Crystal Marquise Fruit Brooch & Earrings 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Featuring a stunning combination of stones. Including emerald green marquise and lime green stones leading to the dramatic contrast of the red enamel pear shaped drops.
2 Ct Natural Emerald, 1 Oval Ruby Cocktail Marquise Shape Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This amazing cocktail ring is truly eye-catching and features approximately 2 carats of natural emerald stones. There are 9 fine quality oval-shaped emerald stones, all perfectly mat...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red Ruby Sapphire Emerald Crystals Marquise Leaf Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Ruby Sapphire Emerald Citrine Red Green Blue Yellow Fuchsia Crystals Marquise Leaf Water Tear Drop Openwork Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold...
Gold Plate
1.40 Ct Marquise Pear & Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Inspired by graceful botanical forms, these handcrafted stud earrings showcase an artistic cluster of marquise, pear, and emerald-cut natural diamonds arranged in an elegant asymmetr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.24 Ct Emerald Cut Pear Marquise Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Below it, two marquise diamonds bracket the emerald-cut at its sides before the composition opens into a downward-facing fan of pear-cut and round brilliant diamonds — an inverted cr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings with Emerald & Marquise 18k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
The diamonds total 1.52 carats and display SI clarity with high color. Emerald-cut diamonds introduce clean architectural lines and mirror-like reflections, while the round, pear, an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Spectrum 18K White Gold Marquise and Emerald-Cut Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This extraordinary piece centers on a sharp, elegant emerald-cut diamond, which is brilliantly surrounded by a voluminous, multi-layered arrangement of marquise-cut diamonds totaling...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold Marquise and Emerald-Cut Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This extraordinary piece centers on a sharp, elegant emerald-cut diamond, which is brilliantly surrounded by a voluminous, multi-layered arrangement of marquise-cut diamonds totaling...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Multi-Colored Emerald & Marquise Cut Sapphire Yellow Gold Eternity Band
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Multicolor Sapphire: 24 stones - 5.84ct Total weight.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring 1 round cut emerald surrounded by 6 marquise cut diamonds & 6 round cut emeralds in a flower motif.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Marquise, Tapers & Baguette Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
SOLID PLATINUM SET WITH EMERALD CUT & MARQUISE CUT DIAMONDS RING MATERIAL: Platinum WEIGHT: 7.6 grams / 4.9 dwt SIZE: eur 54 / us 6.75 DIAMONDS: marquise cut diamonds, baguette ...
Diamond, Platinum
NECKLACE Certified Colombian Emerald 66.37 Carat Emeralds And VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The design is thoughtfully anchored by seven AGL-certified Colombian emeralds totaling approximately 66.37 carats. Each emerald-cut stone radiates a deep, soulful green, offering a v...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Zambian Emerald Bracelet 3.22 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Zambian Emerald: 3.22 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing available upon r...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,248Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Cut Marquise Diamond Open Bypass Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Emerald Cut Marquise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Open Bypass Ring features round cut diamonds set on the band of the bypass ring with marquise cut diamond with halo of diamond a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Marquise Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Emerald Cut Marquise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Open Bypass Ring features round cut diamonds set on the band of the bypass ring with marquise cut diamond with halo of diamond a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cluster Earrings 14Kk Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Emerald Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Marquise Dimensions: 21mm x 15mm Closure: Omega Clip On
Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Jan Feld
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Bracelet featuring 3.37ct Total Weight of Emeralds, 6.74ct Total Weight of Round Diamonds, and 1.48ct Total Weight of Marquis Diamonds. 6.75-inch Length.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.70 Carat Natural Emeralds Diamonds Rosè Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning earrings come in 14k rosé gold with lustrous Natural Emeralds of 3,70 carats, in perfect marquise cut, vibrant green color, and pavè of Natural Diamonds of 0,50 carats, very...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Art Deco 3.00ct Diamond Emerald Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
At its focal point, a luminous marquise-cut diamond is framed by a halo of vivid, square-cut green emeralds, serving as a striking contrast against a glittering backdrop of Old Europ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Emerald Cat Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A charming expression of Tiffany & Co. artistry, this authentic cat brooch is exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a sleek, sculptural feline design. The elongate...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
$1,084Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Ring, Diamond Emerald Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 1.56 ct Gemstone pcs - 2 Gemstone shape - Marquise Gemstone size - 6 x 3 mm Diamond weight ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Oval Sapphire and Marquise Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
9 Oval shaped Sapphires weighing 11.75 Carats in a semi bezel setting with diamonds. Spaced between Marquise shaped Diamonds weighing 4.60 Carats. Round Diamonds 0.60 Carats. 16.95 C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
9 Oval shaped Rubies weighing 11.75 Carats in a semi bezel setting with diamonds. Spaced between Marquise shaped Diamonds weighing 4.60 Carats. Round Diamonds 0.60 Carats. 16.95 Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emerald Pendant 0.82 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald: 0.82 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 38 x 17 mm Chain Length: 18 Inches
Emerald, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
RARE GRS Certified 47.73 Carat Emerald Pendant
By bo·be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
Elevate your style with the mesmerizing Creation Cabachon Emerald Pendant. Crafted in 18ct white gold, this pendant features a marquise cut champagne diamond surrounded by 28 round ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum 2 Center Marquise Cut Diamonds Art Deco Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in Platinum, in the center, are two Marquise cut Diamonds weighing 0.66 carats in total, Color: I-J, Clarity: VS-2, plus 36 Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.70 carats, 1.3...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Ocala, FL
An elegant 18K gold emerald and diamond pendant necklace featuring a richly colored marquise-faceted emerald as its striking centerpiece.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1.40Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.40ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Presenting our exceptional 1.40ct loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald gemstone—a sym...
Emerald
1.36Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Title: Exquisite 1.36ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Presenting our exceptional 1.36ct loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald gemstone—a sym...
Emerald
1.78Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 2 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.78ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Presenting our exceptional 1.78ct loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald gemstone—a symbol of ...
Emerald
1.79Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 1.79ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Behold our breathtaking 1.79ct loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald gemstone—a harmonious ...
Emerald
0.82Ct Natural Loose Emerald Marqiuse Shape 3 Pcs
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 0.82ct Loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald Gemstone Product Description: Behold our breathtaking 0.82ct loose Marquise Shape Colombian Emerald gemstone—a harmonious ...
Emerald
Mid Century 1.40 carat diamond emerald platinum band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in alternating rhythm are 3 marquise cut emeralds totaling approximately 0.60 carat, their rich green color and elongated shape adding graphic contrast to the diamonds' sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The settings are 14k and the posts test 10k gold. The natural emeralds are marquise shape and have a very nice color, 1.00 total carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.31 Carat Natural Diamond Emerald Pendant Star*
Located in New York, NY
The Star Drop Emerald 4.60ct. Natural emerald Supreme green Taste of the Zambia Jungles 12.80mm X 10.20mm Top 4 Marquise diamonds: 3.21ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Gold Natural Multicolor Marquise & Colorless Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold statement ring featuring a bold three-layer stacked design set with multicolor gemstones, including marquise-cut ruby, sapphire, and emerald, each measuring app...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Emeralds, Pear-Shaped Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Marquise-cut emeralds, marquise and pear-shaped diamonds, platinum and 18k yellow gold, maker's mark (Jacques Timey), black Harry Winston pouch Harry Winston, Emeralds: 6 marquise-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.