26.31ct GIA Natural Red Spessartite Garnet Diamonds Raised Crown Ring 18KT*
Located in New York, NY
Raised Spessartite Crown GIA 23.91ct. Natural Red Spessartite & 2.40ct. diamonds ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stackable Ruby Diamonds Eternity Rings 14Kt Natural Vivid Reds Stacking 11.36ct*
Located in New York, NY
Transparent & Vivid red colors. Average: 3 x 5mm each / 21 count 3.36ct. natural round brilliant diamonds G-color VS-2 clarity. 14kt yellow & white gold 10.8 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.88 Carat Bright Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Alternating Tennis Bracelet 14Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Classic Alternating Tennis. 6.16ct. Natural ruby bracelet. oval, full cuts Clean clarity Transparent & Vivid Reds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mediterranean Natural Red Rose-Shaped Carved Coral, Diamond, 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Displaying a rich oxblood-salmon hue - a desirable vivid red – with soft natural white zoning, the coral possesses the warm, vibrant colour prized in fine Mediterranean coral - a ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Natural Red Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Gemstones: Red Spinel = 1.71ct emerald cut Certification: AGI 25333 Diamonds: 93 round brilliant cuts = .88cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2...
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
13.12CT Natural Spessartite Garnet Diamonds Ring Vivid Red 14KT Rope Twist*
Located in New York, NY
Spessartite rope twist double shank. 12.52ct. Natural spessartite garnet Ring 13.0mm diameter Full cut round brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent Vivid Deep pomogranate Re...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Coral Beads and Diamond Crusted Gold Clasp Vintage Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Natural Red Coral Beads and Diamond Gold Clasp Vintage Necklace.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
New made 14K Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Red Enamel Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made red enamel band ring in 14k gold, set with a natural oldcut diamond and side single cut diamond of approximately 0.29 carats (H color, SI1 clarity).
Diamond, 14k Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A STUNNING red ruby diamond ring! GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring 1 carats of white side diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.27 Carat Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Flower Cluster Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Flower Tennis. 6.67ct. Natural ruby bracelet. Oval, full cuts Clean clarity Transparent & Vivid Reds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Argyle Australia 0.53ct Natural Loose Fancy Red Pink 1PR Diamond Oval Shape
Located in New York, NY
Color - 1PR, Red Pink: The 1PR grade for Red Pink color places this diamond among the most rare and sought-after gems in the world.
Diamond
GIA 0.08ct Fancy Deep Orangy Pink Oval Red Color Natural Colored Diamond
Located in New York, NY
GIA Natural Colored Diamond Report (Identification and Origin Report) Report No.: 1236869710 (laser inscription: GIA 1236869710) 0.08 carat Oval Modified Brilliant Color grade: Fancy...
Diamond
GIT Certified 0.53 Carat Natural Fancy Pinkish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.30 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Colour: Pinkish R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.40 Stunning Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.20Ct Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Insurance Replacement Value: Approx. $6,000.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 2.00 Carats Ruby Treatment:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 7 Carat Red Rubelite and Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Super luxurious sparkling diamonds and rubellite gem absolutely stunning! Natural Center Cabochon Oval Cut Red Rubelite: 7.09ct Color: Red Clarity: Has Inclusions Total # Of S...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
$3,868Sale Price / set|20% Off
12.55 Ct Natural Red Coral & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Natural red coral and diamond drop earrings handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Red Spinel Ring Natural Gemstone White Diamonds 14k Two Tone Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Red Spinel 2.08 carat, None Heated ! Bold Vivid Strong Red color gemstone Side Diamonds approx 0.67 carat G-VS Amazing red color Spinel unique color and scarce. set in 14k Wh...
White Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco French Natural Red Coral 2.50 Ct Diamond Platinum earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Seduction Sensual and distinctive this pair of Art Deco period drop earrings, 1925 ca They have been hand fabricated of solid Platinum, bearing French hallmarks The striking de...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
$3,094Sale Price / set|20% Off
12.55 Ct Natural Red Coral & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A smooth oval cabochon of natural red coral is suspended beneath a short vertical stack of three natural diamonds in each 14K yellow gold drop earring.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Red Princess Ruby and Diamond 0.72 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 14K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural princess cut red ruby complimented by natural round white diamonds and natural round yellow diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Coral Earrings with Diamonds Solid 14k Yellow Gold Dangle Earring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Coral & Diamond Dangle Earrings Solid 14k Yellow Gold Approx 5.0 grams Natural Diamonds approx 2.0 carat G-VS total On top Two Marquise Diamonds size 8x4mm (approx 0.50 ct e...
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.62ct Round Fancy Deep Brownish Orange Diamond Red Tone Fire Color
Located in New York, NY
Ignite your collection with a natural-color diamond that radiates sunset fire. This 0.62ct Round Brilliant showcases a rare Fancy Deep Brownish Orange hue—an intoxicating blend of ri...
Diamond
18.96 Carat GIA Certified Natural Red Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Ruby Diamond Custer Dangle Earrings 6.00ct natural diamonds & 6.96ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.20Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.20Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Pendant Natural Oval Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.40 Carats Red Ruby Measures: 13 x 11 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture Fillin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 7.24 Carat Natural Burma No Heat Red Spinel Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exquisite natural Burma no-heat vivid red spinel and diamond ring is a true masterpiece of rarity and refinement.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.57 Carat Natural Burma No Heat Red Spinel Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exquisite natural Burma no-heat red spinel and diamond ring is a true masterpiece of rarity and refinement.
Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.35 Carat Natural Burma No Heat Red Spinel Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exquisite natural Burma no-heat red spinel and diamond ring is a true masterpiece of rarity and refinement.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
7.30Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.30Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Pendant Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 7.10 Carats Red Ruby Measures: 12 x 10 mm (1 oval) Red Ruby Measures: 1.8 - 2....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
13.30 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.30 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 11.40 Carat Ruby Measures: Approx. 16.00 x 12.00mm Ruby treatment: Fr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,212Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Natural Red Spinel Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Art Deco style cocktail ring showcases a stunning natural red spinel as its centerpiece, framed by brilliant diamonds in a sophisticated platinum mounting.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Vintage Red Coral Ring 18k white Gold Natural Round Ball Shape & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Coral & Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold 10.0 grams Round ball shape 14mm in diameter Brilliant Rich Natural Coral - Rich Red Color Natural Diamonds approx 0.78 carat Finger siz...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Blood Red Orange Spinel Diamonds Bypass Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1.80ct. Natural Red Spinel diamond ring 7.6 x 7mm Oval Brilliant cut Transparent / Vivid Red / Blood Orange color.
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.52ct natural vivid red ruby diamonds ring 14kt three stone halo class*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Three's 1.42ct natural Rubies ring. Vibrant vivid Reds Transparent & clean clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.28 Carat Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Flower Cluster Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Flower Tennis. 6.68ct. Natural ruby bracelet. Oval, full cuts Clean clarity Transparent & Vivid Reds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.21ct Natural Red Orange No Heat Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Side natural Round diamonds G- color, Vs-2 clarity. 18kt white gold 3 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Ruby and White Diamond 1.47 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Total Weight: 1.47cts Natural Oval Cut Red Ruby Natural Pear Cut Red Ruby Natural Round White Diamonds 18K White Gold All diamonds are guaranteed natural International Shipment...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.20ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.20Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Pendant Oval Cut Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.40 Carats Ruby Measures: 13 x 11 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture Filling Total Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 24.13ct natural red tourmaline 3.00ct diamonds ring 18kt Rubellite
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline Prime 21.13ct. Natural Red Tourmaline ring. Report: 1172479835 Oval cut: 20.12 X 15.05 X 10.48mm Transparent, Vibrant Purplish Red & Clean Clarity.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9.00 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.00 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 7.40 Carats Natural Oval Red Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Ruby treatment:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.80ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.80ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 3.70 Carats Natural Ruby Diameter: Approx. 7 mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
32.64ct GIA Natural Red Spessartite Garnet Diamonds Raised Dome Ring 18KT
Located in New York, NY
Raised Dome Spessartite GIA 28.64ct. Natural Red Spessartite & 4.00ct. diamonds ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.60 Carats Natural Red Garnet and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.60 Carats Natural Red Garnet and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Red Garnet Weight is: Approx. 7.70 Carats ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
23.80ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
23.80Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bracelet Total Natural Ruby Weight is: 22.90 carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 6x4 - 7x5 mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Filli...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Burma No Heat Brilliant Cut Red Spinel White Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Crimson Mosaic – Natural Unheated Burmese Spinel & Diamond Bracelet A celebration of artisanal mastery and rare gemstone purity, this spectacular bracelet features a breathtaki...
White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
GIA Certified Red Natural Ruby Diamond Gold Clip Post Flower Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century ruby and diamond clip post earrings. Vivid red color, textured flower design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Natural Turquoise, Sardinian Red Coral Diamond 18K Gold Bezel Set
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 32.40 grams Natural Turquoise Total Weight: 12.20 grams (High-Dome Round Cabochons) Sa...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .35 Carat TW Rose Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby. The ruby is surrounded by natural round cut white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Oval Ruby and White Diamond 2.04 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with a natural oval cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Retro Yellow Gold Natural Diamond And Red Enamel Filigree Earrings Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro yellow gold drop earrings featuring natural diamonds and rich red enamel accents. The design showcases exquisite handmade filigree work, adding depth and character.
Diamond
5.80 Carat Natural Pinkish Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14 Karat Double Halo*
Located in New York, NY
4.20ct. Natural Bright Pinkish Red Tourmaline Ring clean clarity / A+ superb transparency Oval cut, Fully Faceted and brilliant sparkles throughout The Fine Gem Tourmaline 10.8 X...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Icy Red Jade, Diamonds, Apple Green Jade Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The red jade is simple and classic just showing off its natural beauty.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Artisan Crafted Natural Red Coral & Diamond Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Centered around a vivid 10mm natural red coral bead, this exquisite pendant features a graceful butterfly motif adorned with sparkling natural diamonds.
Vintage Natural OX Blood Red Coral Sardinia Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
They are simply gorgeous and not easy to find with this type of Coral all natural and untreated. Further details: Age: 1945/50 circa Country of origin: Italy Gems: Natural Intense ...
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Red Coral, Amethyst & Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Natural Red Coral Pendant featuring a Carved Pear-Shaped Coral (approx. 27 x 13 x 7 mm), Accented by Amethyst and Diamond Details in a 14K Gold Bail Mounting.
Late Victorian Natural Pinkish-Red Spinel and Diamond Cluster Ring 1880-1890
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Details Center stone: Natural red spinel, oval cut approx. weight 2 carats Accent stones: Antique-cut diamonds Metal: Silver-topped gold (yellow gold backing) Period: Late Victorian,...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
Pink Diamond 0.20ct Argyle Australia Natural Loose Fancy Deep Pink GIA Pear Red
Located in New York, NY
Pink Diamond - 0.20ct ARGYLE Natural Loose Fancy Deep Pink Color GIA Pear Red ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $16,500 Item Stock Number - 3216134822 Certif...
Pink Diamond
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond .62 Carat TW Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Vivid Red Spinel and Double Halo Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings, Glows
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. Here is a pair of glowing vivid red spinel stud earrings. The earrings are set in 18k rose gold and diamonds. Two vivid red spinels total 1.47cts. Ther...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ring, 18 Kt. White Gold Pink Red and Natural Sapphire Diamonds Hand Made
Located in Long Beach, CA
The domed shape is crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with over 2.50cts of pave' set round diamonds, natural red and pink sapphires artistically placed for a quite dramatic impres...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.53ct natural No Heat red ruby diamonds ring 18kt fancy yellows*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby & Yellow Diamonds Ring 2.07ct. GIA Oval Red Ruby Report: 2173630687 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 9.08 X 6.68 X 3.68mm GIA: No Heat 1.96ct Side n...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.